Sarah Brush

Thank you!

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree. Ate it.

Yesterday I was honoured to be made an honorary canon of Gloucester Cathedral. The bishop described the role as an ambassador between the diocese & the cathedral.
I was touched that both former & current students came to support me along with my CGH team Alison & Nigel, Bp Humphrey & good friends.

Thank you to everyone who has bought my new book and for the kind comments about it. If anyone has bought it and is willing to put a review on Amazon, I’d really appreciate it as it helps with the algorithm. @scmpress.bsky.social

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À real joy to see faces old and new at my book signing today. Thank you all for coming!

We planted a tree then had cake and hot drinks by the fire in the Common Room. @scmpress.bsky.social

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this sort of thing makes me feel sincerely that we have fallen from grace as a civilisation

Also pleased to announce we are extending the introductory offer for The Way Through The Trees by @docbrush.bsky.social - it will be held at £25 until the end of 2025

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A picture of author Sarah Brush holding her new book The Way through the Trees

Exciting to get my hands on physical copies of my new book! Thank you @scmpress.bsky.social

Oooh my copies should be with me in a few days apparently

Did someone say new book day?!

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"Parking is such sweet sorrow"

Lino cut project for my choir’s special Christmas composition. A simple form for the cover of the new Carol and a deluxe edition to go with it

Flyer advertising the book launch of The Way Through The Trees by Sarah Brush, at Ripon College Cuddesdon on Friday 14th November 2025. Join us to celebrate the launch of Sarah Brush’s exciting new book about faith development models that also outlines her own tree-based metaphor. Ripon College Cuddesdon OX44 9EX 3pm for Tree planting 3.30pm for Tea, cake and a chance to chat to the author and buy a signed copy Limited edition lino-print bookmarks free with every book purchased at the book launch How to register: email Sophie at enquiries@rcc.ac.uk or phone 01865 874404 for Ripon College Reception

Excited to share the details of the launch for
@docbrush.bsky.social's new book, The Way Through The Trees, at Ripon College Cuddesdon on Friday 14th November.
Please RSVP to the college with the details on the flyer below/in the alt text.

Come along to my book launch next month!

Leaf cellular structure model at Sparsholt College today! How many parts can we all remember from our O Level or GCSE Biology lessons?! #palisademesophyll #spongymesophyll #stomata #waxycuticle #guardcells #chloroplast #hortigeek #plants #plantbiology

NEW on the SCM Press blog: Sarah Brush reflects on the changing of the seasons
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The front cover of Christian Women at University: Faith, Feminism and Feeling at Home by Jenny Morgans. The endorsement quote form Dr Nicola Slee reads: Jenny Morgans' impressive study conveys wide and deep knowledge of young women's transition to university and the impact of this on their identity and faith. There is authority in her account of this complex transition, borne out of her research and work as a university chaplain. Every page is thick with learning, yet it is carried lightly and it makes for a compelling read. I cannot speak too highly of it.

It's October, and we have FOUR new books out this month!

Here's the first: Jenny Morgans' Christian Women at University,
uncovering the resources and strategies Christian women employ in trying to feel at home at university.

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A collection of ripening acorns arranged so their colours shift gently on a buff coloured linen background with a calligraphy label

Acorn palette,
late September 2025

The front cover of The Way Through The Trees by Sarah Brush. There is an endorsement quote alongside, which reads: Sarah Brush proves herself to be an adept, playful, creative and generative guide to the geography of faith development theories and styles. The genius of this book is the independence of her judgment, the clarity of her analysis and the playfulness with which she invites her reader into exploring how this landscape might excite, nurture and grow faith … practical theology at its very best. This is a quote from James Woodward, Principal of Sarum College.

And last but by no means least, @docbrush.bsky.social presents her model of faith development, one of continuing discipleship, along with outlines and analysis of existing models in The Way Through The Trees: An Introduction to Faith Development.

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Hey Valour! I’m sorry you found that tough back then. I’m so glad you’ve done it this time.

Excellent geeky thread on Churchwarden and the carrying of wands.

This is very exciting!

Next up is Sara Taylor on Deficit Discipleship, how we reflect on class, young people and the Church. #CommonAwardsConference

I’d heard rumours that a Playmobil Cistercian monk was a thing that existed, and I can now confirm those rumours are TRUE. It’s not easy to get hold of tho - a special limited edition for Eberbach Abbey

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Fascinating research finding from Meg Prowting of the Methodist church: most church young people wouldn’t feel able to invite their friends to church for fear of bad welcome and worship experience while most non church young adults would say yes if invited to go to church! #CommonAwardsConference

Heading home with a soundtrack for the journey from the Playlisting workshop. BIAPT2025 you’ve been fab.

I wish Stephen all the best as he takes on the role of chair of BIAPT. It has brought me real joy (and occasional challenge) and I am confident he will bring a great deal to our association.