Faith and worship were born in the countryside. Whether in the Middle East or ‘Middle England’, our worship, learning, prayer and celebration are intricately linked to the seasons. Yet in many instances modern life has blurred or erased that link. This book is full of tried and tested prayers, liturgy and resources that will revitalize seasonal worship. There are service outlines and suggestions for a wide range of events and times – such as Rogation, Lammas and the summer solstice – as well as for the major festivals, including rich and original material for Easter, Christmas and Harvest. Seasonal Worship from the Countryside offers something for every church, and congregations of all ages, with a range of styles of worship, from the ‘get up and have a go’ to the quiet and reflective. ‘A rich treasury of liturgical resources that will be welcomed by Christians in town and country alike’ – Margaret Silf. ‘An invaluable means of resourcing the ministry and mission of the rural church in this century.’ – The Revd Dr Gordon Gatwood, Director, Arthur Rank Centre. The authors of the book (The Staffordshire Seven) are Michael Ayden, Tony Hodgson, Nicky Hoskin-Stone, John Lovatt, Noël Lovatt, Linda J. Probyn and John Whitehead.