Advent: Tears and darkness are not the last words
Advent: Tears and darkness are not the last words
by David Perry
Advent: Tears and darkness are not the last words Reflection accompanying image “Rejuvenation” and “My own secret self” If the signwriting manifestly belongs to another age, the qualities it denotes seem timelessly desirable. If the opportunity presented itself which of us would …
Advent prayer
Advent prayer
by Marjorie Dobson
A prayer linking John the Baptist's message with the birth of Jesus. There is excitement in the air. This is the season of anticipation. For many, it is in the fairytale magic of Father Christmas. For us, it is because we are waiting to celebrate a birth. Continues... (First publ…
Evensong - ALL I KNOW
Evensong - ALL I KNOW
by SPCK - Kenneth Steven
ALL I KNOW Evensong The late sun leaving in the trees an orange-red, A soft honey fire. There has been no breath of wind In fifteen days; leaves hang gold and gorgeous In the woods, and through them the deer tread Patched with light, wary. The year begins to die; The rowans hang …
All saints sermon
All saints sermon
by Jonathan Miller
A sermon for All saints day or halloween What an image! Thousands upon thousands of people clothed in the brightest white giving God the worship he deserves. Lots of people this weekend and tomorrow have and will be celebrating Halloween, and very few of them have any idea that i…
clouds and glory - All Saints Day - Year A
clouds and glory - All Saints Day - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
All Saints’ Day Year A Sunday between 30 October and 5 November Glory to you, O Lord, from the whole company of heaven, from the saints in glory, from your people on earth. Father, we give you thanks that in the darkness of this world your saints shine. May we, with them, have a …
3 Cheated Hearts
3 Cheated Hearts
by Kate Abbott
Imaginative account based on Genesis 29 - Lectionary Proper 12 year A 2 voice dialogue of Jacob and Leah telling their experience of becoming husband and wife. included are 3 pages : Page 1 - as in preview, account in full colour Page 2 - low ink version of page 1 Page …
Beauty lines of Wisdom
Beauty lines of Wisdom
by Kate Abbott
This is a short reading about 3 men, one is a man who avoids the light, one a man who brings it, and one a man who knows it. It is a challange to do effective mission and can be a sketch, a story for the kids, or a challanging reading. Includes page of suggested uses (and stage d…
Come Join Your Voice
Come Join Your Voice
by Kate Abbott
Extract: Come you who hide in dark corners and long for the light that exposes and heals Come you whose hands cover your face so tears can not be seen again Come you whose bones are weary from the journey and see no end Come you who thirst for justice and hunger to feel grace tha…
Introverted Inheritance - Romans
Introverted Inheritance - Romans
by Kate Abbott
Based on the passage in Romans 11 where Paul talks about inheritance of the Jews and Gentiles. Lectionary Proper 15A. Service resource for reflection, summery, responsive, or other Includes 3 pages - 1st as seen (reflection) 2nd printer friendly version of first page 3rd notes fo…
Introverted Inheritance - Matthew
Introverted Inheritance - Matthew
by Kate Abbott
Based on the passage in Matthew 15 where Jesus encounters the Canaanite woman. Lectionary Proper 15A. Point of view retelling of the story for use as reflection or dramatisation. Includes 3 pages - 1st As seen (reflection) 2nd Printer friendly version of first page 3rd Notes for …
The King of the Trees