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Dwelling Places: Q&A with Lakshmi Piette Walker

We speak to Lakshmi Piette Walker, author of new book Dwelling Places, about the different ways some people build community.

Behind the cover: Esther Keeps the Score

Alexiana Fry talks us through the symbolism within her new book’s cover.

Falling in Love with Liturgy

John Leach argues for a fresh appreciation for liturgy in Charismatic Anglicanism.

Lent and the Myth of the ‘Normal’ Christian Life

As we enter the Lenten period, Helena Cundill reflects on our understanding of spiritual disciplines.

Re-finding our voices

Liz Shercliff describes how women are resisting their exclusion and silencing in church.

Passing on the Evangelical Missionary Narrative in Today’s World

Alison Allen considers how values are communicated generation to generation.

Pulling no punches or praising the parish?

Paul Avis responds to the critiques of his recent column on the state of the Church of England.

A theological critique of ableism: Q&A with Timothy Goode

The author of Breaking, not Broken introduces his vision for churches that are truly accessible and how heritage is never neutral.

That’s a wrap: our 2025 publishing in review

Olivia, SCM Press Sales and Marketing Assistant, looks back at some great titles published over the last 12 months. As we look back on 2025, SCM Press has had a great year, publishing 30 books on a variety of topics, from the faith development of children to British Chinese Christianity to climate collapse. Our authors respond to the most pressing questions in theology today and consider what they mean for Christians around the world. In case you missed some of the important books we published in the last year, here are a few highlights...

Fruit for planting and planting for fruit: theology for church planting

We speak to Joshua Cockayne, Director of the Bede Centre for Church Planting Theology, about the new volume he has edited: Participation and Church Planting.

'We have seen his star in the East': Who are the Magi and why did they travel?

The Magi are those famous but rather misunderstood figures who appear in the Nativity story. But who are they, and why did they visit Judaea at the time of Jesus’ birth? George van Kooten explains.

On the sixth day of Advent: 6 for 2026 from SCM Press

As we enter the season of waiting, SCM Press’ editor Rachel introduces six titles to look out for in the new year.

Ordination is for life, not just for Petertide

As the new Archbishop-designate of Canterbury prepares for her ministry, Justin Pottinger considers the role of the bishop.

Why do Christians engage with poverty? Q&A with Chris Shannahan

We speak to Chris Shannahan about his research into austerity-age poverty in the UK and his new book.

What is mission today?

Stephen Spencer considers what the term ‘mission’ has come to mean.