Tiny acts of rebellion by an everyday
activist
Andrew Graystone

Andrew Graystone is an everyday activist who believes in
the power of tiny acts to change the world. He is the person whose
image went viral when, after the mass shooting in the Christchurch
mosque, he stood outside the mosque in his Manchester neighbourhood
with a cardboard sign saying 'I'll watch while you
pray'.
Faith, Hope and Mischief tells funny, prophetic
and powerful stories of tiny acts of rebellion Andrew has carried
out, alongside arresting reflections on what it means to live in
faith and hope. His stories delight and challenge in equal measure,
showing how the kingdom of God turns up in all kinds of ways and
how small things make a big difference.
His stories encourage readers to take risksm make holy
mischief, poke fun at the over-mighty, and believe that despite
evidence to the contrary, the world's story is going to end well.
This is a manual of everyday activism, a wellspring of wit and
wisdom for days when hope is hard to come by, and an inspiration
for anyone who feels powerless to make a difference.
'A great read - challenging, hilarious, poignant... you
feel that all the lessons of a well-lived life are on a plate here.
Like sitting down for a chat with an old friend, I loved reading
this book.' - Jeremy Vine
'Andrew Graystone's story of reaching out to his local
mosque is funny, touching and lovely.' - Victoria Coren
Mitchell
Andrew Graystone is a familiar voice on Radio 2, Radio 4
and Radio 5 Live. A former BBC TV producer, he writes for The
Guardian and Private Eye and teaches communications, ethics and
digital culture in many UK theological colleges and universities.
He speaks widely at churches, events, conferences and
festivals.
9781786222596 £12.99 Publication: 1st
August 2020 Canterbury Press
Rewilding the Church
Steve Aisthorpe

Following on from his bestselling The Invisible
Church Steve Aisthorpe finds inspiration for his new book in
the ecological concept of rewilding, an approach to the environment
that allows nature to break free from the dulling effects of
strategic control and bring wonder back into our lives.
Applying this thinking to the Church, Steve Aisthorpe
imagines what might happen if we put less faith in our strategies
and plans, which inevitably depend on our own capabilities and
resources, and allow the Spirit to lead us beyond our capacity to
imagine.
Rewilding the Church explores afresh the
compelling invitation of Jesus to 'Follow me' and the call to
'throw off everything that hinders and entangles'. It poses
provocative questions and issues a call to contribute to the great
rewilding of the Church - and to be rewilded ourselves. The same
human instincts that have disrupted our natural environment have
also constrained and domesticated the Church and Rewilding the
Church commends a rediscovery of the adventure of
faith.
Steve Aisthorpe is one of the freshest and most original
voices in the church today.
9780715209813 £16.99 Publication:
30th July 2020 St Andrew Press