Peace At The Last: Leading Funerals Well

Atwell, Robert

ISBN 10: 1848256663 / ISBN 13: 9781848256668

Verlag: Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd, 2014

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR014003012

Inhaltsangabe:

Until relatively recently a Church of England funeral was the default option of the majority of the British population. This is no longer the case. Today, in some urban areas, secular or humanist funerals now account for 40% of funerals. The numbers of Anglican funerals are in free-fall. In exploring what makes a good funeral, this practical guide aims to rebuild the confidence of clergy in their funeral ministry and to equip them for transformative, missional pastoral engagement. This book grew out of diocesan consultation with funeral directors who identified three essential qualities that only the church offers: a distinctive understanding of death continuing pastoral care hope, not just empathy. Building on this foundation, Robert Atwell suggests many practical ways in which the church can become better at conducting funerals and engaging with those who seek pastoral support at critical points in their lives.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Robert Atwell is Chair of the Liturgical Commission of the Church of England and the Bishop of Exeter.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Peace At The Last: Leading Funerals Well
Verlag: Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Fine