Travelling Nativity
Travelling Nativity
by Graeme Dutton
Travelling Nativity Introductions for advent services. Each weeks liturgy is split into three sections; a reading, a reflection and a prayer. Each of these could be read by the same person or a different person could read each section. We would suggest that on the 'Sending' week …
Christingle
Christingle
by Paul Welch
A Puppet talk about the Christingle and asks why the things assocated with it are as they are. The sketch is followed by an explanation of what each element of the Christingle represents and the process of order in which those elements appear. Could be used as part of an assembly…
Advent - connecting with the Advent Wreath
Advent - connecting with the Advent Wreath
by John Birch
"The circle of the wreath reminds us of God himself. The circle has no beginning or end, and God is eternal, and his love has no ending..." A series of information facts about Advent and the Advent wreath that can be used as a point of connection for a young people's talk in a se…
Advent Liturgy - The Prophets
Advent Liturgy - The Prophets
by John Birch
Advent liturgy of prayers on the theme of The Prophets. ... Your prophets, called to make known your Word Proclaiming justice, convicting sin, Displaying fruits of your love and grace. Comfort, comfort my people, says our God, And the glory of the Lord will be revealed ..........…
Prayers for Christmas
Prayers for Christmas
by John Birch
Three Prayers for Christmas, either for Church or small study groups. The joy of discovery that moment when hope and expectation were gloriously met by the illumination of one bright star. We cannot imagine what words were spoken by visitors or if first impressions left them some…
A Celtic Advent Liturgy - Creative Breath
A Celtic Advent Liturgy - Creative Breath
by John Birch
An Advent Service with a distinctive Celtic feel on the theme of Creative Breath. ... May this eternal truth be always on our hearts That the God who breathed this world into being, Placed stars into the heavens, And designed a butterfly's wing Is the God who entrusted his life t…
A Celtic Advent Liturgy - Light and darkness