The Parish as a Place for Joining

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How can a theology of place truly wrestle with the legacy of British colonialism to transform the Anglican parish into a place of joining for all God’s creatures? Arguing that through attentiveness to the land and creatures of the parish, a collective parish identity can be fostered that offers welcome, encourages neighbourly interaction and connection, and safeguards common land and public space, The Parish as a Place for Joining demonstrates how a theology of place can help transform the common life and worshipping habits of the parish church. Drawing on the work of those writing about the Anglican parish and Willie James Jennings, Alison Walker offers a compelling vision of the whole place of the parish - within and beyond the church doors - as a place of joining and belonging for all God’s creatures.