Sponsor a Shelf
The Library of the Community of the Resurrection is a wondrously diverse collection of books occupying rooms on each floor of the house. With over 60,000 volumes, it is vast, and we are privileged to house some volumes which can only be found in this Library in the UK.
While its strength is in biblical, liturgical and theological studies, there are extensive sections on history, biography, art and literature. Used by brethren, ordinands, external readers and those staying with CR for a sabbatical or study period, this private monastic library is publicly accessible to a wide range of people.
Funding such a large, important resource is paramount in our wish to look after the collection for present and future generations.
We have been successfully applying for grants for the Library, and will continue to do so. In addition, though, we want to give our many individual supporters an opportunity to also ‘invest’ in the Library. So, we have created a ‘Sponsor-a-Shelf’ scheme, whereby for £5 a month, paid by standing order, you can make a personal and effective contribution to the CR Library, and even choose a particular subject area for your donation.
Unless you choose to remain anonymous, your name (and, where applicable, the name of a person on whose behalf you have made the gift) will be on display in the library, as a record of your generous support.
As a sponsor, you will get a photo of the shelf within the subject area of your choice and updates of how your contribution is being spent.
If you are interested in sponsoring a shelf, please email Barbara Clarke or phone 01924 483346.