What does it mean to dream faithfully about the Church's future-especially from the margins?
A Future Worth Dreaming is a profound, hope-filled reflection on the Independent Sacramental Movement (ISM), a small but passionate stream of Christian life committed to sacramental ministry, pastoral compassion, and the dignity of every person.
This book asks a bold question: What if the future of the Church is already taking root in small communities, hidden chapels, borrowed spaces, and the quiet ministries of independent clergy? With gentle honesty and realistic insight, the author explores two central dreams:
a shared spiritual home for the ISM-a kind of "Vatican" rooted in prayer rather than power-and
a deeper reflection on recognition and intercommunion, not as goals to chase, but as fruits of authentic Gospel living.
Along the way, the book reflects on isolation, memory, hope, pastoral calling, and the need for spaces where clergy and laity can breathe, learn, pray, and belong.
This is not a book of demands or strategies. It is a contemplative invitation-to dream realistically, to serve faithfully, and to build a future grounded in mercy, justice, and the sacramental presence of Christ. Whether you belong to the ISM, the Old Catholic tradition, an independent community, or simply care about the future of Christian ministry, this book offers clarity, challenge, and deep encouragement.
If you believe that small ministries can shine with great light, and that God speaks through unlikely communities, this book is for you.
The future of the Church may be smaller, humbler, more relational-and more beautiful-than we ever imagined.
