The most authentic stories of Christian hope in the 21st Century come from the experiences of ‘ordinary’ people living ‘ordinary’ lives. In this engaging book by compiled by John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, 20 people with everyday lives, families and jobs explain how their faith gave them hope in the darkest moments. Some of these people have found strength through faith in the face of terrible circumstances, including terminal illness, drug addiction, depression and temptation to sui...

‘This is the hour of crisis:it is high time for you to wake out of sleep,for deliverance is nearer to us nowthan it was when first we believed.’St Paul's encouraging words to the Christians in Rome are the springboard for the Archbishop of York's Advent book for 2019. With prayers and stimulating questions for reflection at the end of each daily meditation, here is fresh spiritual food for the Advent journey – pressed down, shaken together and running over....

With the verve and panache that characterized his ministry, Sentamu tells the incredible story of a boy from rural Uganda who became the first Black Archbishop in the Church of England.Born in 1949, John Tucker Mugabi Sentamu fled his native country in 1974 following a turbulent time when, as an advocate of the High Court of Uganda, he was imprisoned for speaking out against the oppressive regime of Idi Amin.Ordained in 1979, he was Bishop of Stepney from 1...

“Enlightening, thought provoking and honest, a bit like the North itself” — Kate Bottley (the “Gogglebox Vicar”)Foreword by John Sentamu, Archbishop of YorkA must-have book for anyone seeking to understand the challenges of proclaiming the Gospel in the North of England.From the monks of Lindisfarne to the Synod of Whitby, the North is historically considered to be a cradle of Christianity in England, but in today’s society is there a “gospel for th...

Yorkshire is the largest county in England, and within its boundaries boasts an unrivalled range of unspoiled country, stunning landscapes, historic towns and cities and fascinating man-made heritage. Throughout the year people and places in Yorkshire celebrate what makes the county special, and the unique attraction of the area also draws in many visitors. In this book professional photographer Charlotte Graham portrays this magnificent county in a collection of stunning images that celeb...

The aim of this book is nothing less than to assess and reset the terms of the debate about the kind of nation we want to be. It asks: What are the essential values we need for building a just, sustainable and compassionate society in which all can participate? Chapters by expert economic, political, religious and social thinkers, including contributions by Lord Adonis, Sir Philip Mawer, Oliver O'Donovan, Andrew Sentance, Julia Unwin and Archbishop Justin Welby Addresses crucial questions ...