We celebrate the end of the church year by looking at a hymn of the early church in praise of the cosmic Christ and his kingdom of light. When the light comes on, we can’t remain in the darkness. When Christ reigns, it means that we don’t. We provide a nest full of ideas for observing the Reign of
As we come near the end of the church year the prophet brings us a vision of new heavens and new earth. The symbolic and visual imagery lends itself to creative exploration. We ask, if this passage represents God’s intended future, how does it align with the vision that we strive for?
In debate with the Sadducees, Jesus speaks of the resurrection and life in the age to come. We look at the implications for us in the here and now. For those planning ahead we also outline the upcoming series for Advent and Christmas.
The colourful story of Zacchaeus has us examine the question of wealth and our responsibility for the poor. We provide a variety of resources to help you plan a worship service, small group study, children’s programme – or to use for personal reflection.
Jesus tells a story about a Pharisee and the tax collector that causes us to consider how the Lord God might view those whom we judge. It also asks us to consider how the Lord God might view our own attitudes. We provide resources for a church service as well as for children, youth and individuals
Jesus tells a story about a judge and widow that has immediate application to our own situation. We provide a range of resources for all ages so we can encourage one another to keep on praying and never give up.
The story of the ten people with leprosy is an encouragement for us to have faith in Jesus and be intentional about practising gratitude. We provide a smorgasbord of creative resources to explore and apply these ideas with congregations, small groups and children.
This week’s lectionary resource comes from guest writer Alan K Webster. Alan is a creative who has had pastoral ministries across several denominations. He currently works for the Anglican Church in New Zealand overseeing several little churches scattered across the Banks Peninsula in Canterbury.
Through the month of September Taking Flight is following the alternative readings for the Season of Creation. Janice MacLean, Host of Prayer Bench, has written this week’s resource for Cosmos Sunday providing resources for worship services, small groups and personal reflection.
Through the month of September Taking Flight is following the alternative readings for the Season of Creation. Janice MacLean, Host of Prayer Bench, has written this week’s resource for Storm Sunday providing resources for worship services, small groups and personal reflection.
Through the month of September Taking Flight is following the alternative readings for the Season of Creation. Janice MacLean, Host of Prayer Bench, has written this week’s resource for Flora and Fauna Sunday providing resources for worship services, small groups and personal reflection.
