Yearning: Authentic Transformation, Young Adults, and the Church

by Robert Hendrickson

This is one of the first books of its kind welcoming the voices of young adults in a discussion of faith, change, and community.  Young adults (18-30) are searching for a church that demands their involvement, whether it is in mission, worship, theology, or daily life. They want a church that is not just relevant but one that matters - that can change them and the communities around them. This book looks that the increasing attraction among young adults to traditional elements of the faith such as daily prayer, liturgical tradition, semi-monastic community, and more.  

In a time of hyper-marketing and information overload, many are seeking a place to find deep and authentic expressions of the faith rooted in centuries of tradition and witness.  The young adults in this book offer wonderful testimonies about their walk of faith as they search, serve, pray, and grow in community.

Drawing upon the proven success at St. Hilda s House in New Haven, CT, this book provides stories and narratives not only from the author but from 22 young adult who are involved in its mission and ministry.

176 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2013

Reviews

[Heath · Rating 4 out of 5]

I recently encountered the author's blog (the SubDean's Stall) and was impressed by his writing and insight. This value incorporates some of the same thoughts on which he blogs, as well as brief essays by youth in New Haven churches--While the essays were generally good reads, their almost uniformly short length meant that there was rarely any great deal of depth. Each chapter ends with a set of reflection questions, so it may be that it would be more valuable as a book for a discussion group than when read alone.

[Lainie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good stories of forming faith through community