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Since it was first released in 1981 (with a second edition in 1991 and a third edition in 2000), no book except for the Bible and hymnbooks) has been more used by United Church people as a study resource than This United Church of Ours.
The study groups during the first ten years used a guide prepared by Rev. Beverley Milton, who is married to author Ralph Milton. During the second ten years, Norma Goughnour wrote a new guide based on the work of Bev Milton.
This guide is based on the work of both those writers, but is designed for use with this fourth edition.
Dr. Ralph Milton is one of Canada's best-known religious communicators, and a recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Sacred Letters from St. Stephen's College, Edmonton. He also has an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from the Vancouver School of Theology. A former news broadcaster, open line host and church administrator, Milton is the author of 17 books including the bestselling Family Story Bible; Angels in Red Suspenders; and Julian's Cell, a novel based on the life of Julian of Norwich. On the Internet, Ralph Milton publishes the popular e-zine Rumors, which uses liberal doses of humour and story to communicate a lively faith. Co-founder of Wood Lake Publishing, Ralph Milton lives in Kelowna, British Columbia, with his wife and friend of 50 years, Beverley, a retired church minister. Together, they remain the ever-proud grandparents of Zoe and Jake.