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1 Cor 13 Liturgy Resources + Jigsaw!

January 24, 2022

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Confession and Absolution God who is love, we confess that we have not been patient and kind. In your mercy forgive us and fill us with your love. We have insisted on our own way and have failed to rejoice in the truth. In your mercy forgive us and fill us … More 1 Cor 13 Liturgy Resources + Jigsaw!

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Seeking and Finding- Look, See, Pray

January 20, 2022

Something may be in my hand one minute: and lost eternally within seconds. I can’t explain it, or remember where I put it. Lostness just happens! … More Seeking and Finding- Look, See, Pray

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Free Book! + Liturgy Resources

January 17, 2022

My author site, fayrowland.co.uk, often features book reviews and this week’s post also has a giveaway. (Whoop!) ‘Refresh’ by Jo Acharya is a brand new set of devotions focussing on well-being. I have a free signed copy to give away. Pop along to my author website to find out how to enter. ~ Now for … More Free Book! + Liturgy Resources

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Bruised but not broken- Look, See, Pray

January 13, 2022

Yes, there are things wrong in the world. Injustice and exploitation, discrimination and greed: these things are evil. Mindless viruses have caused mayhem to health, society and the economy. My friends and family have suffered enough. All this has left me bruised and (almost) bitter… BUT I’M NOT ANGRY, ALRIGHT? … More Bruised but not broken- Look, See, Pray

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As a bridegroom rejoices … Epiphany 2

January 10, 2022

Following the popularity of last week’s liturgy resources, here is another set of Confession and Absolution, Blessing and Dismissal linked with the lectionary readings for Epiphany 2. Of course, you can use them at any time, and you can mix and match to fit the theme of your service. You can use the search boxes … More As a bridegroom rejoices … Epiphany 2

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Beauty through Hardship- Look, See, Pray

January 6, 2022

Without the frost, these remnants of summer would have passed away unremarked. No-one would take their picture. It is in and through the freezing that the beauty emerges. … More Beauty through Hardship- Look, See, Pray

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Epiphany round-up+ new liturgy resources

January 3, 2022

In case you did not do Epiphany last week, here is a round up of recent Epiphany resources (you can always access these though the menus above or the search box on the side), PLUS a new feature! (ta-da) Knowing that liturgy resources are often popular posts, I have written a form of confession & absolution, … More Epiphany round-up+ new liturgy resources

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Evergreen- Look, See, Pray

December 30, 2021

God has not changed. Christmas has reminded us that God has become personally involved in the rollercoaster of human experience. That is the BEST antidote to fear! … More Evergreen- Look, See, Pray

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Caring – Look, See, Pray

December 23, 2021

“How nice that you care about Christmas and Jesus… Come on, have a mince pie and another drink. Those are only dummies…” (adding under their breath) “And so are you.” … More Caring – Look, See, Pray

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In time for Christmas! – Look, See, Pray

December 16, 2021

Getting help when you NEED it matters: too early, no point; too late, even less point! Just at the RIGHT time, please. … More In time for Christmas! – Look, See, Pray

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Seasons and Scriptures

Lent Devotions

This Lent, discover the Bible as one Big Story of God and God’s people, from the very beginning of everything to the wonder of Easter morning. Daily readings, reflections and prayers.

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Broken Bits & Weirdness

… but God still loves us.
Creative intergenerational Lent devotions resources for groups and individuals.
Featuring crafts, cooking, mindfulness colouring and traditional Bible study.

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Family Advent Devotions

Imaginative daily readings and prayers for adults and children with relaxing colouring, crafts and music.

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God Is With Us – Everywhere!

A Rhyming Nativity Play

Suitable for in-person or virtual performance by video.
Snappy and sassy, modern and meaningful.
Amazon’s #1 best-seller 2020.

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Christmas Gone Worng!

An All-Age Nativity Play

This light-hearted Nativity play tells the traditional Christmas story, but everything goes a bit worng. There is a stroppy Mary, a confused wise man and an angel who … well, you’ll have to read the script to find out.

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Away in a Suitcase

A (Twenty) First Century Nativity

A funny, festive yet poignant re-telling of the Nativity story. Mary and Joseph’s hotel room has been double-booked by three visiting foreigners. There are no travel cots left, so they use a suitcase as their baby’s first bed. With a charming transformation to a traditional crib at the end, there won’t be a dry eye in the house.

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I Saw Three Skits Come Sailing In

A Trio of Modern Nativity Plays

All three scripts in one book:

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Christmas Gone Worng!

Away in a Suitcase

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14 New Dramas

Your Christmas is sorted right here! A pop-up Nativity, memorable Christingle, Advent drama and more!
Plus Jonah on his way to Wales, Corby the Crow and Abraham with his Sat-Nav.

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And 12 More in Book 1

Meet Elijah and the Ravens, plus Snuffles and the Big Bad Cat. For  Christmas we have NaTVT 4U, plus Bold, Frankenstein and Mmm-errr. 30 Pieces of Chocolate for Easter fun and the poignant monologue A Bad Friday, plus loads more.

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So You’ve Finished Writing. Now What?

Whether you write books, articles, poems or self-help guides to frog wrestling, this books guides you with humour and helpful insight through the maze of the editing process and out into the wonderful world of publishing.

So what are you waiting for, the credits?

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