Simple, Generous, Open by Charlotte Gale

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Have you ever wanted to know about St Clare’s? How we got here, what we do, or how? If so, then this is the book for you!

This is the story of St Clare’s; of how an idea for a new church community, rooted in the central tradition of the Church of England, became a reality, and seven years later is a self-sustaining, thriving community and shop, resourcing churches all over the country and beyond.

Told in a readable, honest, and often humorous narrative style, Simple, Generous, Open explores serious questions of pioneering mission, church planting, renewal, sustainability and inclusion in the context of considerable anxiety around church decline and dwindling finances.

The example of St Clare’s will be welcomed by many churches seeking to be authentic to their core Anglican tradition.

“This is the guide to pioneering mission for those who don’t want to follow the established guidebook. An inspiring look at remaining true to yourself and to God” Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York

“This is a wonderful story. Please read it.” Michael Moynagh, Author of Giving the Church

“This book will cause you to think about the nature of our ecclesiology as the people of God. What might we learn from it, and how might it shape our outreach and growth in the future?” Rt Revd Ruth Worsley