Books that lift up the best of the human spirit, stories that inspire and motivate.
In a publishing world that demeans, cheapens and polarizes,
we seek to publish fiction that is true, nonfiction that challenges the imagination,
and stories of hope and life, of courage and solidarity.
Recent publications:
A spiritual guide for women by Jan Hus. The first time this spiritual classic has been translated into English.
Dr. Thomas Fudge refers to Dcerka as “a classic within the later medieval literature of Christian spirituality.”
About Fetter Lane Books
Fetter Lane Books publishes a limited number of quality books that inform and inspire, helping a current readership understand their spiritual lives in a confusing world.
We are interested in making books available that convey the ideals of the Unitas Fratrum, better known as the Moravian Church — to seek unity among all people of faith, finding common ground that can be celebrated. The motto of the Moravian Church expresses our values:
- In essentials, UNITY
- In non-essentials, LIBERTY
- In all things, LOVE
While our publications are carefully reviewed for academic accuracy, they are aimed for a modern, educated audience, not an academic setting. Our inspiration is John Amos Comenius, the Moravian bishop who is regarded as the “Father of Modern Education.” He saw the hand of God in every cloud, every leaf, every flower; he sought to unify rather than to divide, to share God’s grace with everyone through education. He sought the “via lucis,” the way of light (or illumination), and sought to make equal education available to all. Though the technology of communication has changed radically since Comenius’ day, we believe that the basic message of hope and love has not. We find inspiration in the wisdom of the past that helps us understand both the present and the future.
Fetter Lane Books is an imprint of Comenius Foundation, an independent nonprofit that seeks to use media and publishing to convey the values and vision of the Moravian Church. We seek unity in the essentials of faith, liberty in the non-essentials, and love in all things.
Fetter Lane is a street in London that connects to Fleet Street. In the 18th century, there was a Moravian Church at No. 33 which became the home of the Fetter Lane Society, a regular meeting of Moravians, Anglicans, and others seeking to live according to the principles of the early Christians. Regular attendees included John and Charles Wesley, James Hutton, Peter Boehler, James and Catherine Blake (William Blake’s parents), and George Whitefield.
These meetings were a powerful souce of spiritual renewal in London, particularly for the Wesley brothers. Lengthy corporate prayer, an emphasis on personal obedience to Christ, and the inclusion of women in the discussions were quite unusual for the day. Both John and Charles Wesley attended meetings here and at the Aldersgate Moravian Church regularly; it was at an Aldersgate meeting that John famously felt his heart “strangely warmed” as he came to understand the depth of grace. John Wesley later had differences with Count Zinzendorf and left the group to form the Methodist movement; Charles continued to attend meetings at Fetter Lane when he was in London.
Manuscript Submission
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Like most publishers, we do NOT accept unsolicited manuscripts. Unsolicited manuscripts received via email, USPS, or carrier will be sent back unread.
If you have a manuscript that you believe might be a candidate for publication, first do your homework on understanding what we publish. Inappropritate queries are a waste of our time and yours. Send a query with a brief description of your book to editor@fetterlanebooks.com. If we feel that there is a possibility we could publish your book, we will get back to you within a month and request a manuscript or sample.
Fetter Lane Books
PO Box 22
Lewisville, NC 27023
336-528-4422