Remembrance is coming up soon. My training church has given me the sermon that day (thanks, I think) and I’ll be posting the script shortly. Btt in the meantime, here is the beautiful (and BAFTA-nominated) short animation, ‘Poppies‘ from CBeebies and a prayer to go with it. You can use the prayer before or afterwards, … More
At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. These famous lines from Laurence Binyon’s poem, ‘For the Fallen’, conjure powerful images of poppies and old soldiers and people standing in silence. But for many – most – of us, the events about which they were written have faded into … More Sunset / Sunrise
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
“Just over the ridge,” they said.
So we went. … More Just Over the Ridge- Look, See, Pray
Here are some lovely ways to use poppies for your Remembrance Day Service, or for Messy Church or a school assembly, plus links to other resources. Links first: Here is a service outline from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (from which the Bible verses below are taken). Here is a huge round up of … More Poppies for Remembrance
This creative mediation and liturgy for Remembrance Sunday guides us through confession, forgiveness and resolution as we consider the colours of a poppy. Suitable for all ages, not just children! … More Resources for Remembrance Sunday
This creative mediation and liturgy for Remembrance Sunday guides us through confession, forgiveness and resolution as we consider the colours of a poppy. Suitable for all ages, not just children! … More The Colours of a Poppy – Craft, Meditation and Prayers for Remembrance Sunday
One day, says the prophet, “Swords will be beaten to make ploughs.” Until then we must remember in gratitude the many who gave us a gift of their present: and we honour them most truly when we become peacemakers and seek righteousness. … More Strong enough to let go – Look, See, Pray
With this November marking 100 years since the guns fell silent on ‘The War to End All Wars’, I have compiled a list of resources for you to use in churches, schools, and for acts of remembrance. Reflectionary Resources A Meditation for Remembrance Day A water-colour poppy that is bleached white as snow. Make a Poppy … More Resources for Armistice Day
Make a Poppy Cross as an Act of Worship.
How to make a free-standing wire cross, and simple flowers to place on it, with reflections. … More Make a Poppy Cross as an Act of Worship
