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Times and Seasons - Saying Yes-A Prayer Of Thanksgiving
Times and Seasons - Saying Yes-A Prayer Of Thanksgiving
by Jan Berry
SAYING YES: A PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Vulnerable God, Maker of the universe, we praise you that in the gift of Jesus you answer our human brokenness with your 'Yes' of love. In your promise to a peasant girl you say yes to our dreams of freedom. In the shabbiness of the stable you…
Times and Seasons - Strange choices
Times and Seasons - Strange choices
by Marjorie Dobson
Strange choices Strange people God chooses sometimes. Not usually famous people; very rarely, rich people; not necessarily beautiful; not always religious; sometimes uneducated; often those that others disregard; usually very down-to earth characters. Was that why a teenage girl …
Peace to You! (A Hymn for Advent)
Peace to You! (A Hymn for Advent)
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
Peace, hope, joy and love, the traditional four themes represented by candles on the Advent wreath, are here celebrated and shared. Peace to you in fullest measure! Peace, a gift of God’s good pleasure; peace for all to share and treasure; peace to you this Advent-tide! Hope be y…
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - The Second Sunday of Advent Year B
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - The Second Sunday of Advent Year B
by SPCK - Jane Williams
The Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah 40.1–11 2 Peter 3.8–15a Mark 1.1–8 The trouble is that we think we know the end of the story. We think that this time of waiting that we call Advent is all building up to the joyful time of Christmas. In fact, it can hardly be called a ‘time of …
Clouds and Glory Year A - The Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year A
Clouds and Glory Year A - The Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
The Fourth Sunday of Advent Isaiah 7. 10-16 : Ps. 80. 1-7 [17-19] : Romans 1. 1-7: Matthew 1. 18-25 Opening Prayer, Prayer of Intercession, The Peace and The Blessing. In the church that looks for you, among the people who proclaim you, with all who seek to serve you, among all w…
The Gospels in Art, Music and Literature series - Christ in Majesty
The Gospels in Art, Music and Literature series - Christ in Majesty
by SPCK - David Stancliffe
The West portal of the Abbey of Ste Foy at Conques: Christ in Majesty - Photograph by David StancliffeAdvent 1 Year C For each lectionary week and major festival, the series includes: The Gospel reading A related piece of Art A Commentary and reflection by the author and the …
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - We meet Jesus