Honey For Tea? – Look, See, Pray
July 1, 2022
Stands the Church clock at ten to three?
And is there honey still for tea? – Rupert Brooke
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Lord of the Harvest – Luke 10, Gal 6, 2 Kings 5
June 27, 2022
As usual, you will find a confession and absolution, blessings and dismissal at the end of this post. Don’t feel that those are not for you if you are not responsible for leading services. Many folks have commented that they make a beautiful (and sometimes challenging) addition to personal devotions and to small groups. In … More Lord of the Harvest – Luke 10, Gal 6, 2 Kings 5
“Raindrops on Roses”… Look, See, Pray
June 23, 2022
The “Sound of Music” is one of the best-known musical films ever. Love it or not, some of the catchy tunes and lyrics are embedded in millions of memories. Julie Andrews as Maria- what a voice… and filmed in glorious Alpine splendour! … More “Raindrops on Roses”… Look, See, Pray
Following, or not – I Ki 19, Psalms 16 & 77, Gal 5, Luke 9
June 20, 2022
At the end of this post you’ll find your liturgy resources for this week’s passages, where we have three stories about following. Or not. The Old Testament readings show either the call of Elisha in 1 Kings 19, or Elisha doggedly following Elijah and talking over his mantle in 2 Kings 2. Then in the … More Following, or not – I Ki 19, Psalms 16 & 77, Gal 5, Luke 9
After the Squall – Look, See, Pray
June 16, 2022
Beginnings have endings, as day turns to night; the circling of Earth brings hope of “yet to be.” … More After the Squall – Look, See, Pray
Trinity 1, Elijah, and a squirrel doing the splits
June 13, 2022
After Pentecost, the RCL provides two parallel streams for the Old Testament and Psalms, one surveying the whole OT over three years, the other linking with the NT readings, and I am attempting the precarious task of straddling both streams! Liturgy resources will be based on either or both OT / Psalm combinations, or on … More Trinity 1, Elijah, and a squirrel doing the splits
Always… Look, See, Pray
June 9, 2022
Patterns made by the receding waves have amazing variety: it’s the unique combination of wind, wave strength, tide height, phase of the Moon and the force of gravity. Probably a few other variables too! … More Always… Look, See, Pray
Trinity – Ps 8, Rom 5, Jn 16
June 6, 2022
Wow! Last week’s resources were mega-popular. I got over one week’s worth of traffic in just one day! So, if that’s what is helpful, here’s another bundle for the Sunday after Pentecost, or for any Sunday when you are looking at the Trinity. As always, there are liturgy resources at the end: a confession and … More Trinity – Ps 8, Rom 5, Jn 16
Jubilee Prayer- Look, See, Pray
June 2, 2022
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings, queens and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our … More Jubilee Prayer- Look, See, Pray
Pentecost – Acts 2, Romans 8, John 14 plus Jubilee!
May 30, 2022
What a whopper of a weekend! UK readers will know that the weekend of Pentecost 2022 is Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebration with jollities abounding and lashings of trifle. Many Happy Returns, Ma’am. If you are running a Jubilee event, or perhaps a Jubilee-themed Messy Church or assembly and want some ideas, check out the selection … More Pentecost – Acts 2, Romans 8, John 14 plus Jubilee!
The Reflectionary 