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Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Living Liturgies - Introduction
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Living Liturgies - Introduction
by BRF - Caroline George
Introduction to Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people A creative and original book of liturgies and reflections for use in worship and also pastoral ministry with older people, who are moving from the 'third age' to t…
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Curtains | Living Liturgies
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Curtains | Living Liturgies
by BRF - Caroline George
Curtains are the theme for our service today. Curtains or blinds are an essential household item, helping to keep the cold or sunlight out and giving privacy. We begin by sharing our thoughts about curtains in the home and beyond, and will look at curtains in biblical times later…
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Windows | Living Liturgies
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Windows | Living Liturgies
by BRF - Caroline George
Today we shall think about windows, from cleaning them to the many views they have given us of life and faith. A creative and original book of liturgies and reflections for use in worship and also pastoral ministry with older people, who are moving from the 'third age' to the mor…
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Light | Living Liturgies
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Light | Living Liturgies
by BRF - Caroline George
We often take light for granted but, when the nights draw in, we realise how much we miss it. We are familiar with light as an image of God, but today we shall consider the problems with that image for those who are blind and live in darkness. A creative and original book of litu…
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Keys to the door | Living Liturgies
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Keys to the door | Living Liturgies
by BRF - Caroline George
Today we think about keys and doors, the people who have opened doors for us, doors of opportunity and doors to our faith. A creative and original book of liturgies and reflections for use in worship and also pastoral ministry with older people, who are moving from the 'third age…
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Cooking and meals | Living Liturgies
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Cooking and meals | Living Liturgies
by BRF - Caroline George
Our table is set to remind us of meal preparation at home, as well as the meal that Jesus shared with his disciples before he was arrested—a meal that is remembered in services of Holy Communion. A creative and original book of liturgies and reflections for use in worship and als…
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Chairs | Living Liturgies
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Chairs | Living Liturgies
by BRF - Caroline George
Our theme today is ‘chairs’. We shall spend some time imagining that Jesus is sitting in this empty chair and what we might say to him. A creative and original book of liturgies and reflections for use in worship and also pastoral ministry with older people, who are moving from t…
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Tables | Living Liturgies
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Tables | Living Liturgies
by BRF - Caroline George
We gather today, remembering the times we have sat at table with families and friends, with colleagues in the canteen or for times of fellowship over a cup of tea. We remember that Jesus, the Christ, sat at tables with friends and foes, and unexpected events often unfolded there.…
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Water | Living Liturgies
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Water | Living Liturgies
by BRF - Caroline George
Our service today has the theme of water—something we so often take for granted. We shall think of flood waters, the waters of baptism and Jesus speaking of the living water. A creative and original book of liturgies and reflections for use in worship and also pastoral ministry w…
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - From fire to radiators | Living Liturgies
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - From fire to radiators | Living Liturgies
by BRF - Caroline George
There is nothing like an open fire to gather around—although it’s perhaps not so good if you have to clear the ashes! Today we think about fires, heating and a meeting on a beach between Jesus and Peter. A creative and original book of liturgies and reflections for use in worship…
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - A closing liturgy: ‘Holy journeying’ | Living Liturgies
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - A closing liturgy: ‘Holy journeying’ | Living Liturgies
by BRF - Caroline George
The following liturgy is a development of a closing service held for the Women’s Fellowship Group that met at St Peter’s Church, Hall Green, Birmingham. The service offered an opportunity to give thanks to God for the life of the group, remembering much of what had been shared an…
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - A service of lament: ‘Anger and tears’ | Living Liturgies
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - A service of lament: ‘Anger and tears’ | Living Liturgies
by BRF - Caroline George
The following suggestions for a service of lament will need sensitive adaptation for your particular context and their use may depend upon the depth of your relationship with the group. ‘Lament’ is a word that has all but slipped from our vocabulary. It is an expression of sorrow…
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - A service of healing - 'Fragile Bones' | Living Liturgies
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - A service of healing - 'Fragile Bones' | Living Liturgies
by BRF - Caroline George
As in the service of anger and tears, a good relationship between the worship leader and group is essential here. The conversation starters fall into two parts, with the second part needing careful consideration before use. A creative and original book of liturgies and reflection…
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