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Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - On the Relationship between Worship and Sermon
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - On the Relationship between Worship and Sermon
by SPCK - John Goldingay
On the Relationship between Worship and Sermon Psalm 81 We went to the first regular seminary chapel service of the quarter yesterday, and there was lots of resounding singing, (tuneful) shouting, and melodious guitar and piano (equivalent to the harp?). There were no horns this …
Times and Seasons - Resurrection God
Times and Seasons - Resurrection God
by Jan Berry
A communion prayer for Easter Prayer of Thanksgiving Resurrection God, meeting us in our questioning, our searching for what is real, our clinging to what we know, meet with us now in bread and wine. We give you thanks for this bread, broken and shared in the brokenness of our gr…
Times and Seasons - The place of resurrection
Times and Seasons - The place of resurrection
by Jan Berry
An Easter prayer of approach The place of resurrection In the place of weeping, where we come, bringing our lost hopes and memories Risen God, greet us with the promise of new life. In the place of searching, where we do not know what we look for or hope to find, Risen God, greet…
Easter Sunday Morning Narrative Reflection
Easter Sunday Morning Narrative Reflection
by Christine Dutton
This reflection was written for an Easter morning service where there were a range of worship activities and reflections on offer. This one could be used whole as a meditation, as a starter for discussion groups or an interactive service, or in part alongside a sermon. Easter Sun…
The Living God - God and suffering
The Living God - God and suffering
by SPCK - Alister McGrath
An almighty God: power, compassion and suffering 3 God and suffering For many people the biggest question concerns the existence of suffering and pain in the world. Our deepest intuitions tell us that things are not meant to be like this; that something’s wrong. But why should we…
PAUL AND THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD - Before and After Julius Caesar
PAUL AND THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD - Before and After Julius Caesar
by SPCK - N T Wright
2. The Reality of Empire (II) Before and After Julius Caesar Ancient Rome had had a succession of kings, the last being Tarquinus Superbus in the late sixth century BC. Legend named Rome’s first king, the founder of the city in 753 BC, as Romulus. Since, however, there is no cont…
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…
The Second Intercessions Handbook - A Word at the Beginning
The Second Intercessions Handbook - A Word at the Beginning
by SPCK - John Pritchard
A WORD AT THE BEGINNING I’m very glad you’ve found this book and I hope you find it helpful. It follows on from The Intercessions Handbook, which was an attempt to broaden the imaginative range of the intercessions we use in public worship, in small groups and in personal prayer…
Mark The Peoples' Bible Commentary - Another Gentile Healed
Mark The Peoples' Bible Commentary - Another Gentile Healed
by BRF - Dick France
Another Gentile Healed The previous story focused on the question of Jesus’ mission to Gentiles as well as Jews. Now we see him continuing in Gentile territory: Sidon, like Tyre, was Phoenician, and Decapolis was the Greek-dominated area to the east of the lake of Galilee (see on…
Simply Good News - Surprised by God
Simply Good News - Surprised by God
by SPCK - N T Wright
Surprised by God The word God is a heavy, clunky little syllable. It drops like a lead weight into otherwise cheerful conversations. It sticks in the throat like a lump of undercooked dumpling. It comes up over the horizon like a sudden cloud, blotting out the sun. The very sound…
Simply Good News - A Different Kind of God