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Advent Candle Liturgy

25 Nov 2008 14:54

Themes:	advent, christmas, all age
Media Type:	Spoken Word
Bible refs:	John 1
Written by:	Sam Hargreaves

This was written to be used as a responsive prayer during the lighting of advent candles. The leader says the bits in normal text and the congregation responds with the text in bold. It can add some depth to the ritual of lighting the candles, whilst being simple enough for all...

Room at the Inn?

04 Dec 2008 12:02

Themes:	christmas, advent, fellowship
Media Type:	Corporate Worship Idea
Bible refs:	Luke 2:1-5
Written by:	Ruth Neve

The aim of this idea is to symbolise Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem; to help people to get to know each other better and to encourage worship outside of church walls. Basic idea: Mary and Joseph need accommodation – so a household in the church community offers to...

Advent Crowns

11 Dec 2008 10:20

Themes:	advent, christmas, intercession, prayer, thanksgiving
Media Type:	Corporate Worship Idea
Bible refs:	Isa 9:5-7
Written by:	Chloe Axford

This one is for all you Blue Peter fans out there … it is designed to remind people of the kingship of Jesus, that the tiny baby in the manger is the Prince of Peace, with infinite power to change lives and set the dark on fire*. For to us a...

Light of the World meditation

09 Nov 2009 10:49

Themes:	christmas, advent, light
Media Type:	meditation
Bible refs:	John 1:1-5, Matt 5:14-16, Gen 1:1-3, Gen 1:31, Rom 1:20-21, Rom 1:29-31, Psalm 51:3-4, Mrk 15:33-34, Isa 9:2-7
Written by:	Chloe Axford

Chloe Axford has provided us with our first creative worship idea for Christmas 2009. Remember that we'd love to hear your ideas too, and hopefully share them among our web community; so send them in today! This Christmas meditation using candles, music and readings is based on the traditional tenebrae service, usually...

Advent Candle walking liturgy

17 Nov 2009 09:20

Themes:	christmas, advent
Media Type:	Prayer Station
Bible refs:	Heb 10:23, 9:6, John 3:16, Luke 1:14, John 1:4-5
Written by:	Chloe Axford

This simple interactive Advent candle liturgy involves the whole congregation and uses the whole church. It offers an alternative take on the traditional lighting of the Advent crown on the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. Beforehand set up an “Advent candle” station in each of the four corners of the...

Advent Ribbon Reflection

26 Nov 2009 09:57

Themes:	advent, christmas
Media Type:	meditation, Corporate Worship Idea
Written by:	Chloe Axford

Here is a simple reflection on the meaning of advent, using purple ribbon. Reflection: Advent, from the Latin adventus, meaning arrival or coming, is a chance for us to slow down and take time to prepare for Jesus’ birth at Christmas. It is an opportunity for us to reflect quietly on what...

We look forward Advent Liturgy

30 Nov 2009 13:44

Themes:	advent, christmas, incarnation
Media Type:	Liturgy, Powerpoint
Written by:	Kieran Metcalfe

This is an alternative take on an Advent liturgy - reminding people the true reasons why we should look forward to the Christmas season. It is tastefully accompanied by appropriate images on this PowerPoint. Its great to have some work by Kieran posted, as he designed this website for us! Do...

Christmas fractal images

10 Dec 2009 14:32

Themes:	advent, the cross, christmas, incarnation
Media Type:	visuals, photos, images
Bible refs:	John 1, Matt 2, Luke 2, Psalm 139
Written by:	Richard Lyall

We're so excited about these 10 beautiful Christmas fractal pics Richard Lyall has just provided (under a Creative Commons Licence, see the note in the zip file). Below are some thumbnails, but download the zip file to get the full glory. These are great for adding some visual, abstract creativity into...

Christmas video loops

14 Dec 2009 10:23

Themes:	christmas, incarnation, advent
Media Type:	video, visuals
Written by:	Richard Lyall

These are three seamless loops around Christmas themes, which you can use behind songwords, in meditations or however else your creativity invents! Richard has given other seamless loops before (click here and here to get them all) and we've found them really inspiring and cringe-free. He shares them on a Creative...

Jesus' Birth - Homecoming for exiles

14 Dec 2009 11:35

Themes:	christmas, exile
Media Type:	meditation, Corporate Worship Idea
Bible refs:	Matt 2:13-15
Written by:	Chloe Axford

This creative meditation on the theme of exile is designed to be used with a congregation during a church service, but it could work equally well in a youth group or small group setting. It has been linked with a Christmas reading (Jesus, Mary and Joseph’s flight to Egypt - Matthew...

Bethlehem Star small group reflection and craft activity

14 Dec 2009 16:49

Themes:	Epiphany, christmas
Media Type:	meditation, reflection, craft
Bible refs:	Matt 2:1-12, Num 24:17-19
Written by:	Sara Hargreaves

This is a reflective Bible study on the themes of Epiphany; the Magi and the Star of Bethlehem. It was written for my mum's small group, and we're never in shape for anything too difficult on a Wednesday morning, so the discussion questions aren't too complex. Part of the reflection...

Subversive, radical and earth-shattering Christmas

08 Dec 2008 11:39

Themes:	christmas
Bible refs:	John 1, Gen 1
Written by:	Joel Payne

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God. John 1:1 Christmas is nice, isn't it? Cute little baby, furry donkey, sparkly lights and a carol or two. There's nothing quite so traditional in our culture, both inside and outside the church. We...

Any plans for Christmas?

01 Dec 2009 11:44

Themes:	christmas
Written by:	Sara Hargreaves

If you’re involved with service and worship planning in your church, you’ve probably had your Christmas services all planned out since September (thinking about Christmas towards the end of August has been part of our lives for the last seven years of church work; all part of the fun!). However, some...

A Magi-cal Approach to Worship

14 Dec 2009 12:32

Themes:	christmas, Epiphany
Written by:	Joel Payne

What are the Magi doing in the Christmas story - they're a bit mysterious, don't you think? And for that matter, what is a magi, or a mage? Probably best to clear up a bit confusion first. We tend to lump the Magi in with everyone else in our nativity scenes....