I'm not really made from pink wool, and I don't live in outer space, but I DO like knitting! I'm a Bible-reading, maths-teaching, theology-studying, resource-writing, terribly untidy mum-of-three currently located in the middle of England. Occasionally, God gives me a thwack round the head with a rolled-up newspaper, and I try to listen. Sometimes.
Reflecting and Doing What am I cut out for? We often use phrases like, “I’m not cut out for this!” when we are in a situation that does not suit us. (Me, trying to make a touch-down in rugby, for example.) This activity helps us to think about how we can adapt our (less-than-perfect) selves … More Cut it Out! Gen 24
Reflections on attending an ordination service. This morning, I left for church at 9:40. I returned at 7pm, over nine hours later. The reason? An ordination service at Peterborough Cathedral. I was there supporting two friends who were being ordained deacon, and it was a joy to celebrate with them and to wish them ‘Godspeed’ … More Isa 6 and ruminating on sheep.
As promised, here is the video of Elephant toothpaste (linked to Matthew 20 and the disciples being dingbats again) with downloadable talk/instructions, and last week’s Thought for the Day from CtK. You can use this demo for a lot of different topics, and it’s great for Messy Church or collective Worship. PLUS it helps to … More Hagar, Ishmael and Elephant Toothpaste
It’s been a busy old week here, Chez Fay. In the last week and a bit, I’ve written two blogs posts, a ‘Thought for the Day’, an intergen slot on Elephant Toothpaste and a sermon on Trinity, plus revising an academic paper and writing 15,000 word of draft for the children’s book series I’m writing. … More Ex 19, Ps 100 + Trinty Sermon
Reflections on Hosea 5:15-6:6 I don’t know about you, but sometimes the language of the Old Testament can seem a bit … brutal? “God has torn us,” the people say, “he has struck us down.” And God agrees: “ I have hewn them,” “I have killed them.” It all sounds very Old-Testament-Angry-God, doesn’t it? Part … More Every Viewpoint is a View from Point
I’m sure you are familiar with Rublev’s icon showing Abraham’s Three Visitors from Genesis 18. It is a popular depiction of the Trinity, with lots a beautiful symbolism in the details. You can read a post about it here. I have recently discovered this new version (below), from self-taught icon-writer, Kelly Latimore. Read more about … More A Different Image of Trinity
Pentecost Resources Together Apart – printable intergen resource pack. Click here to download the PDF Pente’copters – A fab science-and-faith craft with Praise The Lord in languages from Afrikaans to Zulu (You’ll also find this in Together Apart above) Click here for detailed instructions and languages crib sheet for Pente’copters Click here for downloadable PDF of ‘Praise the Lord’ … More Pentecost Round-Up
You’re going to love this week’s craft! It’s a foldable exploding squash book. Template included below and video demonstration. You can use the template for lots of different events, but here I’m using it to show Jesus’ command that we should take the good news of God’s love “To the ends of the Earth!” Plus … More Ascension + Exploding Squash Book!
I write this while watching the coronation and scoffing scones and jam. It is a legal requirement on such occasions, so I am led to believe. (You’ll note I have gone all-inclusive on the jam-first-or-cream dilemma.) Below, a reflection on this week’s psalm, your liturgy resources as always, and a slightly mad-cap sketch about our … More Hares of God + Psalm 66
Just a little note for all my readers, If you’d care to tune in to United Christian Broadcasters (UCB) radio at 11-ish today (3rd May 2023), you’ll hear yours truly being interviewed for the ‘This is my Life’ program on UCB2. This is in addition to my eight-part series on UCB1 in which I read … More World fame – ish!
The Reflectionary 