About
my books and other things …
I’ve
written
quite a few books, e-liturgies and other things. If you Google the
following
titles and my name you will find them at
several online bookstores including the publishing companies’ own sites.
You
might not find them in bookshops, small publishing companies can’t
always
afford the discounts that the bookshops ask for and greatly appreciate
your support and interest in taking the trouble to seek them out.
My most recent book, which I'm really pleased with, is 'Who do you say that I am?
a book of reflections published by Kevin Mayhew for the season of Lent,
which gave me an opportunity to explore the story and context of
Jesus's life as described in Mark's Gospel, with a special focus on
womens' voices, the environment and culture of the day. Jesus comes
across as a bit of a rabbinic shaman, in touch with the land and full of
Spirit.
The blurb says ...
Annie ... offers here an
insightful and enriching daily journey through Lent, using Mark’s Gospel
as a guide book, with reflections, prayer and the opportunity for
biblical exploration.
Exploring Lent as never before, Annie has tried to focus on the less obvious things, the little details, the ‘behind-the-scenes people’ and the way the land itself impacts on the Gospel story, to present a fresh way of looking at and appreciating the big picture of Jesus’ self-giving love. In particular, she has looked for the significance of the natural world and of the women who are very much present in the Gospel narratives, but whose voices and names are less often heard.
Exploring Lent as never before, Annie has tried to focus on the less obvious things, the little details, the ‘behind-the-scenes people’ and the way the land itself impacts on the Gospel story, to present a fresh way of looking at and appreciating the big picture of Jesus’ self-giving love. In particular, she has looked for the significance of the natural world and of the women who are very much present in the Gospel narratives, but whose voices and names are less often heard.
Scroll down for earlier publications, which are all ...- creation-loving, earth-spirituality friendly
- rich in Biblical references and information
- sensitive to womens' spirituality and essential equality
- 'inclusive' in attitude regarding sexuality etc
- useful for personal reflection and group work, as well as use in creative liturgy and workshops
- inclusive or mainly inclusive regarding language about God - it's not all 'He'; God transcends and embraces all human gender distinctions.
- make good gifts for people looking for something 'a bit out of the ordinary'.
- written with a great deal of love and soul-searching.
With Iona’s Wild
Goose Publications
Reclaiming the Sealskin – Meditations in the Celtic Spirit
(2002) At the time of blogging, on sale for just £6 which is a real bargain! The myth of the
selkie, and reflections with pull-out meditation cards (illustrated by
me), on 70 themes from nature from oak trees to squirrels, mountains to
the
moon. Popular with people seeking a closer affinity with the natural
world, and with people who like nature-inspired meditation / oracle
cards. The reflections include Biblical references.
Wild Goose Chase – exploring the spirituality of everyday life (2006)
A companion book to dip into, with a wide range of reflections, prayers and
even mini songs and liturgies, on themes of relationship, home, work, our
bodies and the passing days, seasons and years. Popular for ‘pattern of life’
reflection, mindful living and just living prayerfully with the everyday.
The Healer’s Tree- a Bible-based resource on ecology,peace and justice (2011): 28 reflections, fully illustrated (by me) in pen and ink, on
themes from the lives of the Celtic saints, from folklore and Biblical
accounts, on a mystical love theme drawn from the Song of Songs, on the call
back to the garden: ‘Arise my love and come away …’ Ideal for house groups, lent groups etc
As well as the books …
- The Blessed Path: An inclusive marriage / partnership blessing on the theme of journeying;
- ‘Be still and know that I am God: A bead meditation and workshop (instructions to run your own) ’
- a Valentines Day poem and a liturgical Invocation and Celebration of Love;
- a Leaderless Eucharist and a city prayer walk and more ...
- – check the website!
With Kevin Mayhew Ltd
Hiding in God – reflecting on personal health concerns
through prayer (2012): I kept a journal over the time I had surgery (a hysterectomy), and this
was the result: a collection of prayers and reflections on different themes
concerning physical and mental health, from sitting in a waiting room to coming
round from an anaesthetic, struggling with self-esteem to facing an uncertain
future … I’ve had some really moving responses to this book from people
suffering serious illness, finding it a helpful companion book in time of illness - or illness of a loved one.
Rejoice with Me – Hope for Lost
Sheep (2013) I use the theme of the lost sheep to explore feelings of lostness
and exclusion from God or from the church and how we can rediscover love no
matter how lost or excluded we think we are. Ideal for personal reflection and
self-development, also for church self-identity discussion, spiritual
accompaniment and group work
And hopefully more on the way …
Thanks for your interest,
Peace
and blessings,
Annie
Heppenstall x
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