Flight into Epypt
Flight into Epypt
by Marjorie Dobson
First Sunday after Christmas Day Matthew 2. 13-23 Meditation: Flight into Egypt Another journey! And we’re going in the wrong direction again. What is God trying to do to me? To us? Why can’t we just go home and live in peace? I know Jesus is a sturdy child – and a happy one too,…
Christmas is a family time
Christmas is a family time
by Marjorie Dobson
Fourth Sunday of Advent Year A Matthew 1:18-25 Meditation: Christmas is a family time. Christmas is a family time. A time for the gathering of long-lost relatives and excited children. A time for cards and greetings and to celebrate together. Or is it? We recognise at this time t…
Things have changed
Things have changed
by Marjorie Dobson
Christmas day - Luke 2:1–20 Meditation for Christmas Day: Things have changed What do shepherds and angels and stars have to do with this day? Are they not merely a myth told in a seasonal play? Those Eastern wise men? Can they still be found in the sound of the guns and the flam…
Prayer:Inspirational God
Prayer:Inspirational God
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: Inspirational God Inspirational God, we may not always feel like singing, but when we catch the spirit of your song it inspires us to sing along with you. Thank you for all the beauty and energy and the vitality of the music of your creative power and your love. Continues…
Wonderfully made
Wonderfully made
by Michaela Youngson
First Published in The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom Based on Psalm 139, a reflective paraphrase Wonderfully made My Lover, you know everything about me. You are concerned with each of my actions and understand my thoughts. You do not wait for me to find you, but you look for me an…
The weaver the word and wisdom poem
The weaver the word and wisdom poem
by Michaela Youngson
First Published in The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom Poem The Weaver, the Word and Wisdom In the beginning, the Weaver, the Word and Wisdom moving in relationship together, caught a vision of potential, a glimpse of possibility, and with tentative steps, creation’s dance began...
Imagining the lectionary: redevelopment on Story Street
Imagining the lectionary: redevelopment on Story Street
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: redevelopment on story street (Proper 22C / Ordinary 27C) Reflection accompanying images Story Street 1, 2 & 3 Image: ‘Story Street 1’ Who is willing and able to invest in Story Street? The photograph poses a question which goes much deeper than the supe…
The Things He Carried - 6. The Sins of the World
The Things He Carried - 6. The Sins of the World
by SPCK - Stephen Cottrell
THE THINGS HE CARRIED 6. The Sins of the World He carried the sins of the world. He carried the harsh words that I reserve for those I love most. He carried the bruising resentfulness of my pride. He carried every one of the petty excuses that I use to defend myself. He carried t…
Imagining the Lectionary: fit for purpose? (Epiphany 8A)
Imagining the Lectionary: fit for purpose? (Epiphany 8A)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Fit for purpose? (Epiphany 8A) Reflection accompanying image “flamingo” "Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don't worry about missing out." Matthew 6:33 (The Message) "But strive first for the kingdom of God and his …
The Things He Carried - The Things He Carried Prayer
The Things He Carried - The Things He Carried Prayer
by SPCK - Stephen Cottrell
THE THINGS HE CARRIED A Prayer Loving God, your Son Jesus Christ carried us to the cross and shed his blood for us and brought us into new community with you: Help us to follow in his way... Taken from The Things He Carried by Stephen Cottrell. Published by SPCK
Palm Sunday - The Disciples Fetch a Donkey
Palm Sunday - The Disciples Fetch a Donkey
by Dave Hopwood
Triumph, Tears and Talents Bible Ref: Matthew 21-26; Mark 11-14; Luke 19-22; John 11&12 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to re…
Imagining the Lectionary: Possessive or purposeful? (Epiphany 3A)
Imagining the Lectionary: Possessive or purposeful? (Epiphany 3A)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Possessive or purposeful? (Epiphany 3A) Reflection accompanying image Yorkshire Dales with walls, barns and text 1Cor 1:17 These stone walls and barns in Swaledale speak of possessiveness and purpose, ownership and effort, division and integrity. Althoug…
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Easter 2 – Year C