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Pentecost People
Pentecost People
by Marjorie Dobson
Drama: Pentecost People – Acts 2: 1-21- (Could be used as a substitute for a sermon, or in an interactive service, or in a discussion group. The characters could lead into topics for discussion or conversation.) Reader - Acts 2: 1-21 Narrator: Can you imagine what it must have be…
Shopping Mall Nativity 3: Annunciating the Magnificat
Shopping Mall Nativity 3: Annunciating the Magnificat
by David Perry
Shopping Mall Nativity 3: Annunciating the Magnificat Reflection accompanying image “shopping mall magnificat” Encounters, expectations and testimonies are the air we breathe when we walk across the Christmas GodScape of the Nativity narratives. Everywhere we look we discover G…
Wrestling Giant Haystacks Jesus
Wrestling Giant Haystacks Jesus
by Nick Blundell
A poem born in Jacob's wrestling with God at Peniel, seeing parallels with the struggles of our lives, suggesting that we can grow when we face the difficulties head on in the company of "Giant Haystacks Jesus". (for those too young to remember, Giant Haystacks was a famous all…
Imagining the Lectionary: I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection (Proper 22A/Ordinary 27A)
Imagining the Lectionary: I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection (Proper 22A/Ordinary 27A)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection (Proper 22A/Ordinary 27A) Reflection accompanying image “rusty handrail against blue sky”. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection (Philippians 3:10) Being at the seaside and perman…
Imagining the Lectionary: If you want to you can cleanse me (Epiphany 6B)
Imagining the Lectionary: If you want to you can cleanse me (Epiphany 6B)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: If you want to you can cleanse me (Epiphany 6B) Reflection accompanying images “If you want to you can cleanse me” and “Hand reaching out to another” A leper came to him, begging on his knees, "If you want to, you can cleanse me." Deeply moved, Jesus put…
Shopping Mall Nativity 1: Sitting down in Bethlehem
Shopping Mall Nativity 1: Sitting down in Bethlehem
by David Perry
Shopping Mall Nativity 1: Sitting down in Bethlehem Reflection accompanying image “chair and table” The empty dining chair which is the point of focus is unremarkable, just one of many set out around tables waiting for the influx of Christmas shoppers at lunchtime. Over the nex…
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 …
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…
Imagining the Lectionary: Faith needs sharpening daily on the grindstone of love (Proper 9A / Ordinary 14A)