Recovering from Depression - Body, mind and spirit working together
Recovering from Depression - Body, mind and spirit working together
by SPCK - Katharine Smith
Body, mind and spirit working together A young and relatively inexperienced tennis player faces a match against one of the top seeds who is expected to win the championship. At first our young player (let’s call him Tom) gives it his all: he has nothing to lose, since no one expe…
Breaking Bread in a Noisy City - Eucharistic Prayer
Breaking Bread in a Noisy City - Eucharistic Prayer
by Chris Shannahan
Breaking Bread in a Noisy City is a Eucharistic Prayer that emerged from living and working in inner city Birmingham. It draws on the life and images of the city to prepare congregatins to share in Holy Communion. L: On the streets of our city E: GOD IS FOUND EACH DAY. L: To …
Brothers in Arms - Bible Study
Brothers in Arms - Bible Study
by Tim Marshall
A Bible Study which relies heavily on discussion rather than leading. Using the song "Brothers In Arms" (by Dire Straits) as a starting point and then looking at a variety of passages (which can be obtained from the web in a variety of different translations)
Brompton Drama I'm Worth It
Brompton Drama I'm Worth It
by Rachel Parkinson
A humorous sketch that can be performed as a dialogue, or broken up into up to 6 parts. Written for youth performers, but could be performed by adults. Aims to contrast the quest for a sense of self-esteem through retails therapy with the sense of self-worth that comes through Ch…
Brompton Dramas: Tuning In
Brompton Dramas: Tuning In
by Rachel Parkinson
Short, humorous sketch for youth groups, designed to be used as a lead-in to worship. It aims to show how important it is for us to take the time to "tune in" to God. Relies on there being a number of young people who are learning musical instruments. Needs to be accompanied b…
Can we care enough?
Can we care enough?
by Marjorie Dobson
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Year A Isaiah 58: 1-9a Prayer: Can we care enough Can we care enough? How can we really know the depths of someone else’s need? How do we identify with someone who has nothing at all, while we demand basic comforts from the state, as a matter of course…
Carols by Candlelight Order of Service
Carols by Candlelight Order of Service
by Michael Docker
Carols by Candlelight - Order of service (Can be adapted for use with different selection of carols) Leader Before the world began All: All was darkness Leader Before our lives began All: All was silence Leader Before the coming of the Lord All: Darkness covers the earth; silen…
Walking Backwards to Christmas - Chapter 6 Martha
Walking Backwards to Christmas - Chapter 6 Martha
by SPCK - Stephen Cottrell
Chapter 6 Martha Walking Backwards to Christmas In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph…
Challenges
Challenges
by Paul Welch
A Key stage 1 and 2 assembly based upon David and Goliath for the Theme of Challenges in the National Curriculum Based on 1 Samuel 17 Lectionary: Ordinary 12 B Hello my names David. I tell you what aren't some things in life really tough? You know like learning to ride your bike …
Festivals Together - Children for a change
Festivals Together - Children for a change
by SPCK - Sandra Millar
Children for a change St Nicholas (6 December) Unless your church is named after St Nicholas, it’s unlikely you will have celebrated this as a festival. But it’s a great opportunity to focus on children and families, and might make part of a special event during the approach to C…
Open with God Book - Children's Clubs or Projects - Preparation