Have you ever wondered what church is all about? Ever found yourself in a service wondering what on earth is going on? And what the point of it all is?

Whether you're completely new to church or have been coming to church for a while, this little book is here to help you! With a down-to-earth style and subtle humour, What Am I Doing Here? takes you through an Anglican Holy Communion service, demystifying what happens - and why.

Subjects covered include:

• What are you doing here?: The need to meet your maker
  
• Worship: The need to celebrate and count our blessings
  
• Confession: The need for accounting procedures and a clean slate
  
• Sermons: The need for wise words and challenging questions
  
• The Creed: The need for a basic belief system
  
• Prayer: The need to engage with the wider world and ask for help
  
• The Peace: The need to live in right relationship with others
  
• Holy Communion: The need for strength, comfort and delight
  
• Being sent out and the after-church chat: The need to share the journey

About the Author
* Hilary Brand is the best-selling author of Christ and the Chocolaterie and The Sceptic's Guide to the Bible. As an ordinary pew-dweller rather than a church leader, she's in an ideal position to empathise with newcomers. * Dave Walker is one of the best-known Christian cartoonists in the UK. He runs cartoonchurch.com, and contributes the weekly 'Dave Walker Guide to the Church' cartoon in the Church Times.

Reviews
'Small, low-priced, and with great illustrations by Dave Walker - the UK's deservedly best-known Christian cartoonist.' -- Melanie J. Carroll, owner of Unicorn Tree Books



Book Information
ISBN 9780715141618
Author Hilary Brand
Format Paperback
Page Count 72
Imprint Church House Publishing
Publisher Church House Publishing