meditation – The Reflectionary

Perspective- Look, See, Pray

November 7, 2024

Words were surplus to requirement. Sheer beauty conveyed joy. … More Perspective- Look, See, Pray

This week in the RCL, we have a ever-popular 23rd Psalm. At the end of this post you’ll find a confessions and absolution, blessings and dismissal based on Jesus, The Good Shepherd and suitable for any week of the year There are also links to LOADS of sheep-based resources. If you have never tried out … More Good Shepherd Resources

Good Friday and Easter Sunday

April 11, 2022

Waaaa hoo! At last, we are rounding the final bend. On the home straight. Almost there. Click Here for a HUGE bundle of resources from all over the place – videos, scripts, printables, makables, meditations, games, spoken word, recipes – everything! It’s perfect for satisfying all of your Easter needs. Well, all except the mountain … More Good Friday and Easter Sunday

Lent 1 – Luke 4:1-13

February 28, 2022

Here are my reflections on a famous phrase and a very bad recipe for soup. I would also commend to your attention this longer (and far more erudite ) reflection by Brother James of the Anglican Dominicans, which you can find here. Also this week, liturgy resources based on this week’s readings (see end of … More Lent 1 – Luke 4:1-13

Poppies for Remembrance

November 8, 2021

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

Road to Emmaus – a Finger Labyrinth

April 12, 2021

Many of us will be walking with the disciples on the road to Emmaus this week, smiling indulgently with their confusion and secretly winking at each other ‘cos we know who the stranger is who joins them on their walk. If only hindsight were available at the time, eh? Sadly, nothing on The Reflectionary can provide … More Road to Emmaus – a Finger Labyrinth

Good Friday Spoken Word – Video, MP3 and Script

March 29, 2021

Walking Home on Friday Follow Peter as he walks home on a Friday evening and listen as he tries to make sense of the last few days. Hear his questions, his anger, his shattered hopes – his faith and doubt mixed together with tears. But a word of warning – when I first heard this … More Good Friday Spoken Word – Video, MP3 and Script

Easter Resources Round-Up

March 22, 2021

Easter Resources Round-Up Here is a selection of links from all over the place that that I hope you find useful for this Easter. This Sunset / Sunrise craft is from my latest book of intergenerational resources, ‘Broken Bits and Weirdness’. Links on the right to buy from Amazon, as paperback of e-book instant download. … More Easter Resources Round-Up

Free Holy Week Resources – Book Samples

March 15, 2021

Free Holy Week samples from my Lent book The Big Story. Links to printable PDFs below. These are perfect for dipping into daily, as weekly readings, or as a quick-read overview. The samples features the week’s summary for Holy Week in creative re-telling of Jesus’ life and ministry, plus two full day’s resources: Monday of Holy … More Free Holy Week Resources – Book Samples

Light of the World Colouring and a Festive Nativity Flamingo

December 21, 2020

Colouring links are below. Nativity Videos Lots of readers have sent in lovely comments about the Nativity Script ‘God Is With Us – Everywhere!’ It’s been great to read about your events and to watch your videos – thank you so much. 🙂 I particularly liked one which featured the lesser-known Nativity character of the … More Light of the World Colouring and a Festive Nativity Flamingo