In the village Museum, high in the Austrian Alps, I came across this dramatic crib scene. Beautifully modelled, it catches something of the harsh realities of the life of the artisan people of Israel. Not a palace, not “picture-perfect” but featuring houses with cracked walls and very humble status. When we construct our “model Christmas” … More Austrian Crib- Look, See, Pray
Christ the King Resources Preaching on Christ the King (Ian Paul) The Sheep and the Goats (Ian Paul) John 18:33-37 Reflections on kingship Matt 25:31-46 Sorting Christ the King mobile craft Booklet from Wild Goose Publications Lesson plan based on Knights from Young Catholics God Give Me Patients! A script based on Ephesians 4:1-16, and … More Christ the King + God Give Me Patients!
Going out with a bang- a cherry tree exhibiting a last blast of intense colour before the winds strip the branches bare. So striking, it looked more like a curtain of fire than leaves. The season is changing quickly. There is a temptation to try and carry on as if minor things like weather and … More A Curtain of Flame- Look, See, Pray
Mostly I stayed home today. The storm is now blowing itself out, and rather than post a photo of the waves or floods, I looked out a picture from our Alaskan adventure. (I say “adventure” but we were guided and kept comfortable and safe by the cruise company!) This is Glacier Bay. Majestic, isn’t it. … More Spirit of Adventure- 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
Ah, winter drawers on, as we say in (some parts of ) the Northern Hemisphere. The equinox is past and there’s fine old storm brewing in the Atlantic. Brrr! Time to haul out the jumpers, methinks. This week we have fun game with a thoughtful theme based on Philippians 2 – perfect for an Intergen … More The Same Mind Phil:2
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)
Happy Monday, peeps, and perhaps happy September-weather-that-actually-feels-like-September-not-mid-August-in-Death-Valley. We have a reflection on the foolishness of the cross ^Z^Z^Z^Z^Z bronze snake, and a beautiful confession based on John chapter 3. A reminder that Harvest resources, if you missed them last week, can be found here and Remembrance resources, here. In the coming week, I’m looking forward … More Stupid Snake – Num 21
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!
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
The Reflectionary 