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A promotional graphic with a red patterned background featuring a laptop displaying the event video titled Merlin’s Isle: A Journey in Words and Music, 17th February 2026. The video player shows a speaker standing at a lectern inside a church setting, with a microphone positioned nearby. Above the laptop, large white text reads ‘Merlin’s Isle Event Recording Available Now!’. Below the laptop is a link to the Canterbury Press events page, along with the Canterbury Press logo.

If you missed our Merlin’s Isle event, we’ve got great news…you can now be witness to the magic through our official event recording.

Access to watch the Merlin’s Isle recording can be found here: canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/events

#malcolmguite #canterburypress #merlinsisle

A blue textured background with the heading “New for March:” at the top. Three book covers are displayed in a row: 100 Reasons for Living by Richard Carter with a soft sunset‑coloured cover, The Canterbury Earth Justice Lectionary in a dark blue cover with gold lettering and a small leaf motif, and Galahad and the Grail by Malcolm Guite with an illustrated red and white medieval‑style cover. The Canterbury Press logo appears at the bottom.

A red illustrated background featuring medieval trees and figures, with the Canterbury Press logo in the top right. Centred in front is the book Galahad and the Grail by Malcolm Guite, showing a detailed red and white illustration of Sir Galahad walking toward a ruined landscape within a decorative medieval frame.

A soft, gradient landscape background in muted tones of blue, gold, and grey, with the Canterbury Press logo in the top right. In the centre is the book 100 Reasons for Living: The Diary of a Grateful Heart by Richard Carter, featuring a cover with a horizon of warm, blended colours.

A blue textured background with the Canterbury Press logo in the top right. Centred is the book The Canterbury Earth Justice Lectionary by Robert E. Shore‑Goss and Sarah J. Melcher, featuring a dark blue cover with gold lettering and a simple gold leaf emblem.

This month we have three exciting new titles:

Galahad and the Grail by Malcolm Guite

100 Reasons for Living by Richard Carter

The Canterbury Earth Justice Lectionary by Robert E. Shore-Goss and Sarah Melcher

Pre order here: canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/features/for...

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Man sitting at table reading book

Book with jams and chutneys

Book with bird seed

Book on table with caption ‘cartoons from the Church Times’

It's publication day for The PCC Strikes Back, my latest book, published by @canterburypress.bsky.social. It's collection no 9 of my cartoons from the Church Times. Photos taken at The Cafe, aka Essex Wildlife Trust Langdon, where lots of the cartoons were drawn. A link to buy the book is below.

A promotional graphic featuring the book “Exploring Spirit” by Giles Goddard. The book has a teal cover with the title displayed in large, multicoloured letters. Beneath the title is the subtitle “Finding What Matters in a Broken World.” The book stands upright against a teal background framed with a red and gold border. The Canterbury Press logo appears in the top right corner, and the words “Out Now” are written in large yellow text at the bottom.

Out Now:

Exploring Spirit is out now and it is our current book of the week!

Enjoy 20% off until the 6th of March 2026: canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978178...

#exploringspirit #canterburypress #gilesgoddard #spirituality

A promotional graphic with an orange and yellow double border and the Canterbury Press logo at the top right. Large red text in the centre reads “20% OFF THE PCC STRIKES BACK AND SELECTED TITLES.” Below the text is the book cover for The PCC Strikes Back by Dave Walker, showing simple line‑drawn cartoon figures and bold striped edges. Along the bottom are three additional Dave Walker book covers: How to Avoid the Peace, What Could Possibly Go Wrong?, and Revenge of the Flower Arrangers, each featuring colourful borders and cartoon illustrations.

The PCC Strikes Back is our current Book of the Week:

Get 20% off The PCC Strikes Back: canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/offer/856a32...

And 20% off Dave Walker's other selected titles: canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/offer/398369...

#davewalker #canterburypress #cartoons #churchlife

Photograph of Malcolm Guite speaking at the Merlin's Isle event

Photograph of a copy of Galahad and the Grail by Malcolm Guite

Photograph of the St Martin's Choir singing at the Merlin's Isle event

A photograph of Malcolm Guite signing his book

Highlights From Merlin’s Isle!

Photography by Tom Perkins Productions

Stay tuned for updates on the forthcoming event recording!

Galahad and the Grail is out on 23rd March 2026

Pre-order here: canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978178...

#malcolmguite #canterburypress

A blue background with a purple border and the images of three books: Ways of Seeing by Nevsky Everett, The Pieces Join by Beth Keith and Faith, Hope and Autism by John Allister. There is also text which reads Out Now:

Out Now!

We are pleased to share that three of our February titles are now available:

Ways of Seeing by Nevsky Everett

The Pieces Join by Beth Keith

Faith, Hope and Autism by John Allister

Buy here: canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/features/new...

#canterburypress #christianbooks #Faith

Banner which reads 'Final Chance To Get Tickets For Our February Events' and has the canterbury press logo.

Banner promoting the Merlin's Isle: A journey in words and music event

Banner promoting the Online Lent Retreat: Join us for this online retreat in preparation for Lent with Malcolm Guite, David Ford, Carys Walsh, Julia Golding and Simon Horobin, with worship from St Martin-in-the-Fields, led by Richard Carter with the St Martin’s Voices. 10 am to 1 pm Saturday 14th February 2026

This is your last chance to get tickets for our February events!

Merlin’s Isle Event: canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/events

Online Lent retreat: www.churchtimes.co.uk/with-all-you...

#canterburypress #lent #events #malcolmguite #merlinsisle

A white background with a red boarder and inside that a yellow boarder. Text which reads: Out Now: and an image of the book cover for The PCC Strikes Back by Dave Walker. The Canterbury Press logo is in the top right corner.

Out Now:

Dave Walker’s new book, The PCC Strikes Back, has come in early and is available now!

He also features in our new blog post: canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/blog/the-art...

The PCC Strikes Back Available Here: canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978178...

#canterburypress #davewalker

Dr Lucy Sixsmith Breaks Down the Soul Survivor Generation In this channel I look at spirituality and faith, meeting with people from my past, who have an interesting insight or expertise or people I simply find interesting and would love to learn more from them. This video features a conversation about Dr. Lucy Sixsmith's book, "When the Music Fades: A Soul Survivor Generation." The discussion highlights the book's impact and relevance, particularly for those connected to the Soul Survivor community, and offers genuine book recommendations for any book lover. The interviewer expresses admiration for the book, calling it brilliant and recommending it for purchase, which is great for any book club or anyone interested in christianity. Buy her book here - https://canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9781786226150/when-the-music-fades Lucy on socials - on Twitter @lucysixsmith and Bluesky @lucysixsmith.bsky.social Lucy's Work https://www.joh.cam.ac.uk/research/academics/fellows/dr-lucy-sixsmith And writings https://lucysixsmith.wordpress.com 00:00 When the Music Fades & The "Soul Survivor Generation" 02:00 A "Chosen Generation": The Weight Put on Teenagers 04:07 Mike Pilavachi Allegations: Why Write the Book Now? 06:40 The Title "When the Music Fades" & Surrender Songs 09:21 Singing About Surrender vs. What Was Really Happening 11:25 Was I Surrendering to God or to a Church Culture? 13:39 Trying to Describe What Worship Actually Feels Like 15:27 Saying "Yes, I'll Change the World" as a Frightened Teen 18:29 Being a Girl in Soul Survivor: Purity Culture & "Soul Sister" 21:34 The "Cake in the Fridge" Sex Talk & Unqualified Leaders 24:14 Purity Teaching, Guilt & Ignoring Your Body's Warnings 26:28 Festival Mountaintop, Holiday Vibes & Missed Red Flags 27:18 The "Authentic" Soul Survivor Vibe & Hidden Celebrity Culture 29:55 Delirious as Rockstars vs. Humble Worship Leaders 31:19 Christian Celebrity Culture, Charts & "Deeper" in the Top 10 32:29 Banter, Humbling Worship Leaders & Power on Stage 33:14 Giving Voice to the 15-Year-Old You 34:03 What "When the Music Fades" Is Really About Today 40:00 - The Widow's Mite: Spiritual Significance of the "Unimportant" 43:15 - The Lasting Trauma of Being Told "You Don't Matter" 48:00 - How Hierarchical Culture Impacts Self-Worth 52:10 - The £3m Question: Church of England & The Soul Survivor Model 58:05 - Anger at the Church's Silence on Abuse Victims 1:05:20 - Why We Need Radical Transparency, Not Denial 1:12:00 - Black Box Thinking: How to Properly Investigate Spiritual Abuse 1:17:45 - Conclusion: Acknowledging Both the Good and the Harm Is the "Soul Survivor Generation" facing a crisis of faith? In this video, Dr. Lucy Sixsmith breaks down the lasting impact of the Soul Survivor movement and the Mike Pilavachi scandal. We explore the psychological and spiritual reality of spiritual abuse, the complexities of church trauma, and what these revelations mean for the future of the charismatic church in the UK. If you grew up attending Soul Survivor festivals or are currently processing church hurt and religious trauma, this conversation provides essential context for understanding the "Soul Survivor Generation." Key topics discussed: The cultural legacy of Soul Survivor and its leadership Understanding the dynamics of spiritual abuse in youth ministry How the Evangelical Church can move forward Dr. Lucy Sixsmith's expert analysis on the fallout

"Dr Lucy Sixsmith Breaks down the #SoulSurvivor Generation"
Sam Howson @samhowson.bsky.social @lucysixsmith.bsky.social
28 Jan 2026 [1:19:36]
#ChurchOfEngland #CoE #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/-Nar92hBJUuiZMOVBezwLg

Unboxing the UK edition of Galahad and the Grail! YouTube video by Malcolm Guite

my author copies of the @canterburypress.bsky.social edition of Galahad and the Grail have arrived! Huzzah! Here's an 'unboxing' spell in the library youtu.be/JH6_kWwWyDU

Book review: Miriam’s Sisters, Deborah’s Daughters: When women lead the way by Liz Crumlish Eve Poole considers biblical women chosen as brave leaders

"The author winnows out valuable lessons about women showing up and finding their voices in a whole range of challenging circumstances."

📚@evepoole.bsky.social considers biblical women chosen as brave leaders

#books #bookreviews #Bible

A red banner on white background which reads Merlin's Isle, A Journey in Words & Music. Red Canterbury Press logo in the bottom left corner.

Less than a month to go until the launch event for the first book in Malcolm Guite’s new four-part Merlin’s Isle series.

Get your tickets and find out more here: canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/events

#malcolmguite #canterburypress #galahadandthegrail

Cream background with purple boarder. Purple text which reads 'Introducing our January Titles'. Images of the covers of two books: Becoming Prayer and The Middle Eastern Jesus.

This month we are publishing two excellent titles:

Becoming Prayer by Simon Cocksedge and Nicholas Alan Worssam

The Middle Eastern Jesus by Nadim Nassar

Find out more: chbookshop.hymnsam.co.uk

This month we're officially retiring our venerable old 'potato print' logo, and a new @canterburypress.bsky.social logo is released into the world for the first time. Ready for the next 40 years...

Dappled Beauty. Through Lent with Gerard Manley Hopkins by Carys Walsh.

I can't decide whether it's appropriate or not that my Lent book for this year arrived on Epiphany...

(Thank you as ever to @canterburypress.bsky.social for prompt service!)

When the Music Fades: Power, Surrender and the Soul Survivor Generation by Lucy Sixsmith. A blue book cover with bold yellow title over silhouettes of raised hands.

The Listening Path: Living Attentively, by Andrew Rudd. A bright illustrated landscape with rolling green fields under a blue sky, title text centred above.

Galahad and the Grail, by Malcolm Guite, illustrated by Stephen Crotts with a foreword by Susanna Clarke. A vintage-style illustrated cover showing a medieval knight holding a sword amid symbolic scenes, in red and black.

A book cover featuring a soft, blended watercolor background in shades of blue, gold, and peach, resembling a horizon at dawn or dusk. At the top is a printed endorsement from Rowan Williams. The title “100 Reasons for Living” appears in large pastel-colored capital letters, with the subtitle “The Diary of a Grateful Heart” beneath it in italic script. The author’s name, Richard Carter, is displayed at the bottom in blue capital letters.

Back at it, for 2026, which is shaping up to be an excellent year. Here is a very small slice of what's coming with @canterburypress.bsky.social

Earth is so thick with divine possibility that it is a wonder we can walk anywhere without cracking our shins on altars.

Coverage in Bookbrunch earlier this week of the upcoming 40th Birthday of Canterbury Press, and the lovely, elegant, new logo for the imprint.

Thank you, Nigel. I am really moved by how this has become a hardy Advent perennial for a fair few people. #Advent

Miriam's Sisters, Deborah's Daughters When women lead the way by Liz Crumlish - Paperback / softback - 9781786226051 Buy Miriam's Sisters, Deborah's Daughters When women lead the way by Liz Crumlish Paperback / softback from Canterbury Press - ISBN: 9781786226051

A delightful afternoon with a book Group from New Hampshire who have been reading Miriam’s Sisters, Deborah’s Daughters. Glad to drop in their conversation. Takeaway- ‘should be read by more men’! I agree. @canterburypress.bsky.social

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This Friday! Chester Cathedral! It's FREE! See you there??

Continuing the Irish Book tour… Miriam’s Daughters. Deborah’s Sisters having a wee blether with St Brigid. I was reading ‘Never Underestimate a Woman’ @canterburypress.bsky.social

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Our Summer Sale is back! Save up to 85% on hundreds of titles across theology, spirituality, ministry and more on our website until 29th August: canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/features/sum...

St Swithun Dreams of Rain Though famously housed in a shrine in Winchester Cathedral, St Swithun left instructions for his body to be buried outside the church, “ubi et pedibus praetereuntium et stillicidiis ex alto rorantibus esset obnoxius” trans: “where it might be subject to the feet of passers-by and to the raindrops pouring from on high” I desired a humble ending: entrusted to the earth, with the sky as a canopy, and drops of rain to wash away my pride. My successors thought otherwise. A Saint requires a marble tomb, central shrine, gold in abundance, they thought. No rain reaches me here. No water from above. When the floods tried to drown the foundations, I prayed they would let them, that the waters would scatter my bones amidst the collapse, that the cathedral would wash away in a swell of rain and I, fragmented as I am, would rest again as I wished, beneath vast and sodden skies.

It's St Swithun's Day, have a poem where he's grumpy about the way he was buried, and was actually really happy when Winchester Cathedral started to sink because it was built without foundations.

We are delighted to announce that we're bringing Malcolm Guite's reimagining of the King Arthur story to the UK! A lifetime in the making, Merlin's Isle is Malcolm's masterwork - an epic ballad cycle in four volumes. Volume 1 is available to pre-order: canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/.../galahad-....

Holy Trinity Bradford on Avon are delighted to host the launch of +Robert Atwell’s new book, Bewilderment, on Sunday 27th July at 11am, following the 9.30am Parish Eucharist. All welcome!

Holy Trinity Bradford on Avon are delighted to be hosting the launch of +Robert Atwell’s new book, Bewilderment, on Sunday July 27th at 11am after the 9.30am Parish Eucharist.
All welcome! @churchtimes.bsky.social @canterburypress.bsky.social @salisbury.anglican.org

A copy of Kingdom Buildings: Your Church and Churchyard as Assets for Mission, by Kenneth Padley

What if, and hear me out here, you saw your church building as a gift rather than a massive inconvenience?
Here Padley explores how small, practical changes to our church buildings and grounds can unlock their potential as assets for mission.
In stock now via bookshops or canterburypress.co.uk