Remembrance resources this week, including another loose-parts story, usable with Out of the Box / Godly Play bits and bobs, or whatever you have handy. Click here for the script. We Remember You can find out more about Godly Play here and Out of the Box here Other Resources Just over the Ridge – poetic … More We Remember
In Britain, weather is a BIG THING. We have a lot of it- and it varies all the time. Our summers are too hot, our winters too cold, spring is always late, and autumn is “wetter than it used to be.” Without weather, what on earth would we talk about? We’ve had plenty of rain … More Rainy Days Get Me Down – Look, See, Pray
Two all-age resources for you this week, one based on the lectionary passage of Exodus 20 and the other a fun activity linked to James 4:11-12 & Romans 14 – Do not Slander One Another (part of the ‘One Another’ series at my home church). Plus, at the bottom, your liturgy resources, of course. Next … More Ten Commandments and Paper Aeroplanes
The Parable of Golden Boots McGraw Otherwise known as the Workers in the Vineyard, Matt 20:1-16. For your delectation and delight, here’s a modern take on the parable of the vineyard workers. Click the link below for a PDF. Great for your all-age slot, family service, youth-led service, Messy Church or school production. Have fun! … More Golden Boots McGraw (Matt 20 1-16)
We get the privilege of being seed-carriers. And the breeze of the Spirit is blowing, in a world of cracks and crannies and inconvenient places where Life can take root. … More Salsify! Look, See, Pray
As seems to be normal these days, a mixed bag. First is an all-age talk on God’s kingdom, based on the Canaanite woman of Mathew 15. It includes printable PDFs for the ‘paper magic’ and a vague suggestion of a talk (which I didn’t stick to very much). There’s also a video of me in … More Underpants fit on your Head! (dyk?)
One who conceived this plant in His imagination, then spoke “it” into being, then proclaimed “It is good.” … More Never Seen That Before- Look, See, Pray
Another bumper selection for you! Below is a reflection on Genesis 32 and your lectionary-linked liturgy. But also we have a number of intergenerational packs (and remember that intergen does not mean ‘for the kiddies’) and the awesome sketch, How the Feeding of the 5000 Really Happened with video! Oh yes! Resource Links Life Sticks … More Gen 32 What’s in a Name? + Feeding 5000
Hello, this week I have some lovely stuff for you. Of course, you have your lectionary-linked liturgy (try saying that without your teeth in!) at the end, plus other linked resources. And there’s the text of the latest ‘Thought for the Day’ (see below). In addition, I’d lake to share a little with you about … More Mt 13, Ps 139 and Out of the Box!
A bit of a mixture today – links below for lectionary-based resources, and your liturgy at the bottom, of course, but the major part of this week’s post is an all-age illustration of Jesus’ transfiguration. It comes with a fab demo which can be used for all sorts of occasions and Bible texts. There’s a … More Matt 13 and Paper Magic!
The Reflectionary 