AN INTRODUCTION TO

THE GREATEST LOVE STORY

EVER TOLD

We believe there’s nothing quite like turning the first page of a new story. That’s why we curate a welcoming space—both online and in-store—where readers of every age can discover titles that spark curiosity and joy.

From best-selling novels to hard-to-find gems, our helpful team is always ready to guide you. We listen, we recommend, and we celebrate each book you take home, knowing it’s the beginning of a whole new adventure.

1.

THE MESSAGE

THE GOOD NEWS OF CHRISTIANITY

**"He became what we are, so that we might become what He is."**

St Athanasius of Alexandria, On the Incarnation (c. 318 AD)

This is the whole story in one sentence. God did not send a message. He came Himself. The Son of God took on human flesh, lived our life, died our death, and rose again, not merely to forgive us, but to draw us into His own life.

"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."

John 3:16

2.

WHAT IS ORTHODOXY

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOXY

It describes the ancient, unbroken stream of Christian faith stretching back to the Apostles themselves. Long before printed books, this tradition was carried in living community:

in prayer, in sacrament, in song, and in the faithful witness of the saints.

"Orthodoxy is not a system of ideas to be studied from a distance. It is a life to be entered, a story to be lived from the inside."

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOXY

At its heart, Christian Orthodoxy holds that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human, and that His life, death, and resurrection have opened the door to union with God for every person.

The Orthodox Church preserves the theology, worship, and way of life handed down through the earliest Christian theologians and teachers. Its services have been prayed by millions across centuries. Its icons depict a cloud of witnesses. Its fasts and feasts mark time with meaning.

If you have ever felt that there must be more to Christianity than you have yet encountered, you may find in Orthodoxy a depth that rewards a lifetime of reading, prayer, and discovery.

3.

GOING DEEPER

HOW TO READ DEEPER

Browse the Shelves

Our shelves are stocked with Christian devotions, writings of the Church Fathers, saint stories, spiritual classics and children's titles. Ask our team for recommendations.

Sit with a question

Order a coffee, choose a book, and stay a while. Some of the best deepening happens over a simple conversation over coffee.

Attend a service

Orthodox worship is meant to be experienced. Visitors are always welcome.

No prior knowledge required.

4.

VISIT A CHURCH

LOCAL PARISHES

St Luke's, Sylvania

Fr Dan 0421 311 750

stlukesorthodox.com

St John's, Hurstville

Fr Luke 0431 532 531

stjohnschurch.com.au

St Mark's, Arncliffe

Fr Mark 0416 614 148

stmark.com.au

St Mary's, Pymble

Fr Meena 0404 176 039

stmarysorthodox.com.au

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AN INTRODUCTION TO

THE GREATEST LOVE STORY

EVER TOLD

We believe there’s nothing quite like turning the first page of a new story. That’s why we curate a welcoming space—both online and in-store—where readers of every age can discover titles that spark curiosity and joy.

From best-selling novels to hard-to-find gems, our helpful team is always ready to guide you. We listen, we recommend, and we celebrate each book you take home, knowing it’s the beginning of a whole new adventure.

1.

THE MESSAGE

THE GOOD NEWS OF CHRISTIANITY

"He became what we are, so that we might become what He is."

St Athanasius of Alexandria, On the Incarnation (c. 318 AD)

This is the whole story in one sentence. God did not send a message. He came Himself. The Son of God took on human flesh, lived our life, died our death, and rose again, not merely to forgive us, but to draw us into His own life.

"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."

John 3:16

2.

WHAT IS ORTHODOXY

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOXY

It describes the ancient, unbroken stream of Christian faith stretching back to the Apostles themselves. Long before printed books, this tradition was carried in living community:

in prayer, in sacrament, in song, and in the faithful witness of the saints.

"Orthodoxy is not a system of ideas to be studied from a distance. It is a life to be entered, a story to be lived from the inside."

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOXY

At its heart, Christian Orthodoxy holds that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human, and that His life, death, and resurrection have opened the door to union with God for every person.

The Orthodox Church preserves the theology, worship, and way of life handed down through the earliest Christian theologians and teachers. Its services have been prayed by millions across centuries. Its icons depict a cloud of witnesses. Its fasts and feasts mark time with meaning.

If you have ever felt that there must be more to Christianity than you have yet encountered, you may find in Orthodoxy a depth that rewards a lifetime of reading, prayer, and discovery.

3.

GOING DEEPER

HOW TO READ DEEPER

Browse the Shelves

Our shelves are stocked with Christian devotions, writings of the Church Fathers, saint stories, spiritual classics and children's titles. Ask our team for recommendations.

Sit with a question

Order a coffee, choose a book, and stay a while. Some of the best deepening happens over a simple conversation over coffee.

Attend a service

Orthodox worship is meant to be experienced. Visitors are always welcome.

No prior knowledge required.

4.

VISIT A CHURCH

LOCAL PARISHES

St Luke's, Sylvania

Fr Dan 0421 311 750

stlukesorthodox.com

St John's, Hurstville

Fr Luke 0431 532 531

stjohnschurch.com.au

St Mark's, Arncliffe

Fr Mark 0416 614 148

stmark.com.au

St Mary's, Pymble

Fr Meena 0404 176 039

stmarysorthodox.com.au

KEEP IN TOUCH

UPPER ROOM MEDIA APP

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @UPPERROOMBOOKSHOP

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