Literature and Resources
Publications from the Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer
Introductory Leaflets
Resource Material for Groups & Individuals
Resources for Leaders
Cassettes
Spirit and Life (biography of Robert Coulson)
Where to obtain FCP Materials
Living Word
Introductory Leaflets
Simple explanatory leaflets are available free of charge from most FCP Secretaries. They comprise:
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The Prayer of Stillness |
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Silent Prayer in Fellowship |
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Leading a Prayer Group |
a few notes and practical guidance |
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The F.C.P. Rule |
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brief outline of the Fellowship's "way" in contemplative prayer.
This is a handout which may be given to anyone or left in churches or
other suitable locations
this
leaflet introduces the Fellowship and its method in a little more detail
the
Rule of the Fellowship accompanied by brief explanatory notes and a
Form of MembershipResource Material for Groups & Individuals
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Come |
The Fellowship publishes an annual newsletter under this title each November. This is circulated free of charge to members and enquirers. It gives a brief report on the FCP to date. It also includes a Register of FCP contacts and details of Fellowship retreats etc. for the coming year. Some of the material contained in this newsletter can be viewed by following this link which will take you to the index of the Come Newsletters on this site. The outline of the purpose of this Newsletter is described on this web page. |
| Living Word |
This is an occasional journal published from time to time as circumstances allow. Its intention is to provide a resource for contemplative prayer by way of articles, extracts from various sources and including excerpts (with commentaries) from the works of the founder of the FCP. A brief description of these foundational writings by Robert G. Coulson is given in the journal. To find out more about Living Word follow this link. |
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Sayings for Stillness |
The current Saying for Stillness can be found on this site by following this link. In addition current and past Sayings can be found by following this link. |
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More Words for Contemplation |
A compilation of over 50 Dominical Sayings, each with a commentary. The introduction outlines the FCP method. |
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On Course in Contemplation |
A selection made by Martin Tunnicliffe from the annual letters which Robert Coulson wrote for the Fellowship between 1960 and 1980. This is useful background reading for prayer-groups and individuals. |
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Martin Tunnicliffe has selected extracts from a wealth of Robert Coulson's private correspondence in which he often explained in simple terms the key points of his thinking as well as giving wise spiritual counsel. |
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leaflet published twice a year containing six Dominical Sayings suitable
for contemplative prayer. Each Saying has a brief commentary. Resources for Leaders
Some FCP literature is not for general circulation but is restricted to people already engaged in organising (or intending to organise) an FCP prayer-group, quiet day or retreat, and those who are Witnessing the Word of God. The following are available free of charge from the General Secretary
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Handbook for Secretaries |
These two Handbooks give instructions and guidelines |
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Handbook for Witnesses |
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The FCP Retreat |
A supplementary leaflet for Secretaries and Witnesses |
Cassettes
Made to a high professional standard, FCP cassettes constitute an invaluable resource for individuals and groups to supplement the work of Witnesses of the Word.
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Sacred Time |
An FCP Cassette for the Millennium, entitled "Sacred Time", has been recorded during a retreat at Alton Abbey at which Martin Tunnicliffe was the Witness of the Word. |
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Into God |
Includes key extracts from the book of the title by Robert Coulson. Also, contemplative exercises as Witnessed by Martin Tunnicliffe but following the pattern of the book. [a Maat Production by Sylvia Cartner] |
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The Word of God |
A set of two cassettes recorded 'live' at the Glastonbury Retreat House with Martin Tunnicliffe as Witness of the Word. |
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Contemplating the Word |
A single cassette of Witnessing by Helen Morley recorded 'live' at The House of Bethany, Hindhead |
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Listen to the Word |
A single cassette of 'live' Witnessing by Adrian Esdaile recorded at Pleshey. |
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I AM.. interviews with Robert Coulson |
In conversation with Michael Blood, Martin Tunnicliffe and Sylvia Cartner, the founder of the FCP gives us an intriguing glimpse of his life-history and some aspects of his thinking at the age of 91. |
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The Lord of Life |
The Word of God Witnessed by David Byford during a retreat at the House of Bethany, Hindhead, in 1997 |
| A Future of Hope | Recorded at a London retreat in 1999 with David Tann as Witness of the Word |
Please add £1 if you want to receive a cassette by post, plus 25p for each additional cassette ordered.
For Study and Research
Anyone interested in studying the foundation documents of the Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer is directed to the list of books by the founder of the Fellowship, R.G. Coulson, which can be found in the current edition of Living Word.
The following works by R.G.Coulson are available from the Distribution Secretary.
| Into God [softback] | £5 [by post £6.50] |
| The threefold Reality [hardback] | £10 [by post £1.50] |
| I AM: the exercise of supreme sovereignty [softback] | £5 [by post £6.50] |
Please note that the prices and postage above are for publications that are purchased and posted for delivery within the UK. Other prices may be charged for delivery overseas. Please contact the Distribution Secretary for further information.
Living Word
Living
word is an occasional journal published by The Fellowship of Contemplative
Prayer. It is intended as a resource for individuals and groups who are drawn
to follow the contemplative way in daily life. The compiling and editing is
under the general direction of the Council of the FCP.
The material does not, in general, age and thus can be relevant at all times.
To provide an example of Living Word content the FCP Web Site contains some of the articles and material from Issue No. 5, Issue No. 6, Issue No. 7, Issue No. 8 and Issue No. 9 which can be found by following the links and which provide and Indexes to the available material.
The editor would be pleased to receive comments from readers and suggestions for material to be included in future editions.
Those interested in receiving the Living Word should refer to the information below (follow this link).
Spirit and Life - Second Edition
More than just a biography of the founder of the Fellowship, this book incorporates a history of the FCP from its beginnings. The first edition was published during Robert Coulson’s lifetime in 1988. However, he lived for a further seven years; and the Fellowship that he founded has moved on since the nineteen-eighties.
This new edition has corrected some minor errors in the previous book and the author has brought it fully up to date. Many new pictures have been included and a complete index is provided. The new cover is designed by Lionel Binnie, Robert Coulson’s grandson, and his daughters Carol Binnie and Jill Combermere have written a new Foreword.
The FCP has published the book and a limited number of copies (spiral-bound in A4 format) have been printed. A copy may be obtained by writing to the Distribution Secretary enclosing a cheque for £20 made out to FCP.
The book is also obtainable in PDF format for a donation of (contact the Distribution Secretary for the amount). You will be sent a link to enable you do download the book from the FCP Website. The PDF version of this publication has a file size of approximately 3MBytes.
Prices & Where to obtain FCP Literature and Resources
In some of the publications above prices are quoted. These are given in GBP. In some other cases post and packing charges are given and these refer to the UK Mainland only. For purchase prices and postage for any other destination please contact the distribution secretary.
The books, leaflets and cassettes described on this page can be obtained
via post by writing in the first instance to:
The Distribution
Secretary FCP,
1, Bachelors Cottage,
Long Reach, Ockham,
Woking,
Surrey,
GU23 6PG
[Last Modified 20th March 2008]
