Imagining the Lectionary: covenant and kairos (Ordinary 1A)
Imagining the Lectionary: covenant and kairos (Ordinary 1A)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: covenant and kairos (Ordinary 1A) Reflection accompanying images: ‘Middleham sundial sic labitur aetas and Middleham old post office with sundial "So passes a lifetime" says the Latin motto on this sundial in Middleham. As their own lives have passed by…
Imagining the Lectionary: they did not want him (Christmas 2A)
Imagining the Lectionary: they did not want him (Christmas 2A)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: They did not want him (Christmas 2A) Reflection accompanying images: "old lock without handle on iron gate" and "old locked gate in side of building" The Life-Light was the real thing: Every person entering Life he brings into Light. He was in the wor…
Fasting - an alternative view of Isaiah 58: 1-9a
Fasting - an alternative view of Isaiah 58: 1-9a
by Marjorie Dobson
Monologue: Fasting – an alternative view to Isaiah 58. 1-9a I always say there’s nothing like a good day’s fasting to clear out the system, especially right after a few feast days. Doesn’t do you any harm. I mean, you’ve already over-eaten and drunk too much wine, so what’s the h…
The Rich Young Leader
The Rich Young Leader
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The Great and the Good Bible Ref: Matthew 19-20 & 26; Mark 10 & 14; Luke 17-19; 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 …
The Friend at Midnight
The Friend at Midnight
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Seeing and Believing Bible Ref: Luke 10-13; John 9 & 10 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 read the linking text as well as t…
Imagining the Lectionary: The other energy source which lights up the church
Imagining the Lectionary: The other energy source which lights up the church
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: The other energy source which lights up the church(proper 27C / Ordinary 32C) Reflection accompanying image The other energy source which lights up the church Image: ‘The other energy source which lights up the church’ The presence of the living God is n…
Imagining the Lectionary: Envisioning the Kingdom of God (Epiphany 4A)
Imagining the Lectionary: Envisioning the Kingdom of God (Epiphany 4A)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Envisioning the Kingdom of God (Epiphany 4A) Reflection accompanying image: "Jackdaws with text “disciples need sharp all-round vision” These Jackdaws have sharp, all-round vision. Working together they have all the angles covered and never seem to…
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 …
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…
Imagining the Lectionary: Christmas Present