Shaping Sanctuary: Proclaiming God's Grace in an Inclusive Church [Paperback]

Kelly Turney (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0970156804 | ISBN-13: 978-0970156808 | Publication Date: September 2000

Shaping Sanctuary is a collection of justice-oriented worship resources including essays, sermons, liturgies and hymns gathered from ten denominations. A diversity of voices and a study guide make this an effective tool for those exploring a theology that affirms the diversity of human sexuality and the worship implications of God's incarnation in the world.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Our coming of age as a Welcoming Movement takes many forms, and this resource is an extremely satisfying reflection..." -- Allen V. Harris, founding developer of the Open and Affirming Ministries Program, GLAD Alliance

"These worship resources are a splendid resource, both eminently practical and life-giving. In them is imagination and sensitivity, boldness..." -- James B. Nelson, Emeritus Professor of Christian Ethics, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, author of "Embodiment" and "Body Theology."

"This collection helps worship blend sexuality and spirituality into the blessed wholeness God intends." -- Ann B. Day, ONA program coordinator for the UCC Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns.

Product Details

• Paperback: 424 pages
• Publisher: Reconciling Congregation Program (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970156804
• ISBN-13: 978-0970156808
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #541,071 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you wanted to know about Liturgy by and for G/L/B, July 12, 2001

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Dennis j Parker (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shaping Sanctuary: Proclaiming God's Grace in an Inclusive Church (Paperback)

In this collection of Sermons, essays, liturgies and ideas for inclusive participation by Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual and Transgendered people Editor Kelly Turney has struck a goldmine!

What a refreshing joy to find all of these resources gathered into one cover. I was taking a class in Liturgy and Music for my seminary training and the material availble for this constituancy is sadly lacking. This book helps to address that problem. Numerous prayers, confessions, calls to worship, affirmations, benedictions and congregational responses for welcoming communities are presented in a thoughful and logical layout. I can't say enough about the depth of topics and liturgical situations that can be gleaned from this resource. Buy it - you won't regret it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tending to Our Spirits, January 11, 2001

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Claudia W. Brogan (Concord, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shaping Sanctuary: Proclaiming God's Grace in an Inclusive Church (Paperback)

This is a terrific achievement--a gathering of affirming, inclusive, and uplifting pieces. Whether you use this as an individual morning meditation, or insert one of these Responsive Readings into your church bulletin next Sunday, I think you'll be warmed by the grace of these writings. Look for the book's songs with colorful, welcoming lyrics too....that you can hum on your own, or join in with friends in a round, or have the church choir sing together. This is a rich and welcome resource.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shaping Sanctuary: What a wonderful contribution!, November 2, 2000

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Mark Crenshaw (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shaping Sanctuary: Proclaiming God's Grace in an Inclusive Church (Paperback)

This book is full of incredible resources that will be used to Shape Sactuary for all God's Children. If the act of worship is a statement of faith then the very use of this incredible resource has the potential to re-build and re-imagine the household of God. The contents of this volume will challenge and inspire you! This resource does a wonderful job of putting words (biblical words in many cases) to a call for justice that desperately needs to be sounded.