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Through the Gateways of a Garden Chris Polhill

Through the Gateways of a Garden By Chris Polhill

Through the Gateways of a Garden by Chris Polhill


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An exploration of a unique pilgrimage garden designed to mirror the Christian life and its connection to the environment.

Through the Gateways of a Garden Summary

Through the Gateways of a Garden: Exploring faith and the environment by Chris Polhill

This inspiring book is set in Beaudesert Park in Staffordshire, an area of outstanding natural beauty on the southern edge of Cannock Chase Forest. It delves into the unique pilgrimage garden of Chris and John Polhill, designed to mirror the Christian life and its connection to the environment. Each section of the garden reflects a spiritual theme, from the Loving Creator to the Resurrection, all intertwined with a sense of environmental responsibility.


Inside youll discover:


A symbolic garden layout, explained section by section

Environmental ideas linked with spiritual themes

Practical ways to connect your faith with caring for the Earth

A thought-provoking exploration of the Ignatian Exercises


Whether you visit the garden in person or embark on a mental pilgrimage within these pages, Through the Gateways of a Garden will open your eyes to a deeper understanding of faith, nature and your own spiritual journey. It is an inspirational guide for anyone seeking a more profound relationship with the world around them and the divine.


About Chris Polhill

Chris Polhill is one of the first women to be ordained a priest in the Church of England. She is the author of several books and shorter publications, including A Heart for Creation, In the Mists on the Shoreline and A Pilgrims Guide to Iona Abbey.

Table of Contents


Commendation 7
How we came to create the gardens 9
The journey round the gardens 18

The Garden of the Loving Creator 19
The environmental idea in the Garden of the Loving Creator 25
The thinking behind the Garden of the Loving Creator 29

The Garden of the Loved and Forgiven Sinner 35
The environmental idea in the Garden of the Loved
and Forgiven Sinner 41
The thinking behind the Garden of the Loved and Forgiven Sinner 46

The Discipleship Garden 53
The environmental idea in the Discipleship Garden 60
The thinking behind the Discipleship Garden 64

The Passion Garden 69
The environmental idea in the Passion Garden 74
The thinking behind the Passion Garden 79
The tomb area 85

The Resurrection Garden 87
The environmental idea in the Resurrection Garden 95
The thinking behind the Resurrection Garden 100

Comments from the Gardens visitors book 110
Prayer 112

Appendix 113
Next steps: An environmental action activity
for church groups 114

Acknowledgements 121
Notes 122

Additional information

NGR9781804323427
9781804323427
180432342X
Through the Gateways of a Garden: Exploring faith and the environment by Chris Polhill
New
Paperback
Wild Goose Publications
2024-08-15
128
N/A
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