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Sleepers Wake: Getting Serious About Climate Change: The Archbishop of York's Advent Book 2022
'Shot through with hope.' STEPHEN COTTRELL, ARCHBISHOP OF YORK
‘Like Bach’s great Wachet auf! chorale, this walk through the weeks of Advent is both a carefully constructed meditation, and an unsettling call to action.’ NEIL MacGREGOR, BROADCASTER AND FORMER MUSEUM DIRECTOR
Climate change is the most important, urgent issue of our day – but while there are technical and political issues, the fundamental problem with the fight against climate change is spiritual.
In Sleepers Wake , the Archbishop of York’s Advent Book for 2022, Nicholas Holtam explores how we can combat the obstacles to tackling the reality of climate change. With exhilaration and passion, he draws on his experience as former Church of England lead Bishop for the environment to urge us to transform ourselves, spiritually and culturally, so we can all do our part to preserve our world for future generations.
Split into four sections for the four weeks of Advent, these practical suggestions and reflective meditations about climate change and the environment are set alongside beautiful fine art paintings relevant to the season.
The Archbishop of York’s Advent Book for 2022 can be used as a study for both individuals and small groups, to help you get the most out of the season. With inspiring and motivating prompts for both prayer and action, Sleepers Wake encourages Christians to see Advent as an opportunity to wake up to the reality of climate change and hear God’s call to renew the earth.
Radical change is difficult, but as Nicholas Holtam unforgettably reminds us in Sleepers Wake , it is something we all need to be a part of for the sake of our children and for the future God’s world.
‘Like Bach’s great Wachet auf! chorale, this walk through the weeks of Advent is both a carefully constructed meditation, and an unsettling call to action.’ NEIL MacGREGOR, BROADCASTER AND FORMER MUSEUM DIRECTOR
Climate change is the most important, urgent issue of our day – but while there are technical and political issues, the fundamental problem with the fight against climate change is spiritual.
In Sleepers Wake , the Archbishop of York’s Advent Book for 2022, Nicholas Holtam explores how we can combat the obstacles to tackling the reality of climate change. With exhilaration and passion, he draws on his experience as former Church of England lead Bishop for the environment to urge us to transform ourselves, spiritually and culturally, so we can all do our part to preserve our world for future generations.
Split into four sections for the four weeks of Advent, these practical suggestions and reflective meditations about climate change and the environment are set alongside beautiful fine art paintings relevant to the season.
The Archbishop of York’s Advent Book for 2022 can be used as a study for both individuals and small groups, to help you get the most out of the season. With inspiring and motivating prompts for both prayer and action, Sleepers Wake encourages Christians to see Advent as an opportunity to wake up to the reality of climate change and hear God’s call to renew the earth.
Radical change is difficult, but as Nicholas Holtam unforgettably reminds us in Sleepers Wake , it is something we all need to be a part of for the sake of our children and for the future God’s world.
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144 pages, Paperback
Published September 8, 2022
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December 24, 2022
As a bookseller I would say that The Archbishop of York's yearly Advent book is usually a popular choice. However, I never sold a single copy of this year's book (apart from the one I read) and that may be because of its subject matter, which is a real shame. A really good and interesting devotional on climate change that most people will never read.
December 24, 2022
Important call to action for the Church and us all to pay more care and attention to the plight of the beautiful creation God has gifted us but also charged us to steward. This Christmas, may we pledge better care for our natural world and a commitment to recognising all creatures as neighbours.
January 8, 2025
A little dated already in places but great for Advent, and works really well as a group study. The mix of poetry, pictures, story, Bible reflection, hymns and song lyrics means that it will connect well with people with a wide range of interests.
December 23, 2022
An unusual and thought provoking book. Made me think through a whole range of different aspects of my commitment to engaging with climate change - my faith, art, poetry as well as daily living.
December 25, 2022
Loved this advent book, really easy to engage with the daily readings and informative. A good meditation on climate change and resources too.
December 26, 2022
An inspiring read for Advent whose message will last long beyond. Had me picking sellotape of Christmas wrapping paper and using my very old bread in stuffing over Christmas.
December 29, 2022
Read this as an Advent book. I was amazed at how much it has taught me about climate change and my responsibilities as a Christian.
January 3, 2023
If you've not understood the various implications of climate change then this is a book that will educate and inform, linking positive action with spiritual motivation.
December 30, 2023
Thinking about climate change through Advent. Challenging, reflective and practical. Uses works of art to lead into some of the themes.
December 31, 2022
My advent book and this time I kept up with it and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
I must reread when less exhausted. Particularly the chapter of actions to take.
I must reread when less exhausted. Particularly the chapter of actions to take.
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