Voices from Within [Paperback]

Patricia Gillespie (Author), Mary Mathews (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1994

Perhaps a catchier title for this book might have been "How to Find God at the Kitchen Sink." Originating in an experiment which took place at the Institue for Ecumenical and Cultural Research in Collegeville, Minnesota, this book is the result of a four-year consulation project whose object was to let women explore how they think/feel/experience their faith, their relationship to God and their role in the church. Originally 17 women gathered at the institute to grapple with the nature of women's spirituality--what makes it different from the religious practices of men and what can women contribute to the faith community from their unique perspective. They began by telling each other of their spiritual journeys and ended up forming wondrous bonds of Christian fellowhsip. In order to see whether this phenomenon was exportable they decided to experiment duplicating the process with "satellite" communities. Included here are guidelines for those who would like to thi! nk about trying a similar project in their own communities.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

With a sense of immediacy, as if eavesdropping on the assembled 17 women at the Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research in Collegeville, Minnesota, this book reports on a four-year consultation to explore women's faith development. As women articulate their stories, they discover common bonds in spite of denominational difference; they listen to other women and eventually to six men; and they "offer a framework, a model, a process which allows Christian women to...uncover-their spirituality." Recommended for public and seminary libraries.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

The simplicity of this presentation makes it difficult to label. Its depth is the result of its delicacy. The need and beauty of faith sharing that comes from the feminine source finds expression and direction in this petite volume. Church groups looking for materials that are challenging and impressive, yet not overwhelming, will want to consider this book. (The size of it permits it to fit in a purse, briefcase, or glove compartment.) Its language of faith is expressed without academic or dogmatic tones. Dialogues, testimonies, and suggestions come to the reader naturally. It would be great for use in guiding a small group retreat or to take along to the park. Gary Young --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Hope Pub House (August 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0932727751
• ISBN-13: 978-0932727756
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,652,180 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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