Taking Flight – 29 December 2024 Christmas 1 06C
Taking FlightJanice MacLean from The Prayer Bench brings her own reflections on the lectionary passages this week, sharing thoughts and creative ideas that come from her more contemplative tradition.
Taking Flight – Sunday 25 December 2024 Christmas Day 05C
Taking FlightWe provide a complete Order of Service for a brief Christmas Day family service including a Nativity Play which can be performed impromptu.
Taking Flight – 22 December 2024 Advent 4 04C
Taking FlightToday our focus is on the little town of Bethlehem – on the harsh realities of its past and present – and on the fact that it is the birthplace of hope. This week’s resource is filled with ideas and activities as we lead up to the celebration of Christmas.
Taking Flight – 15 December 2024 Advent 3 03C
Taking FlightToday we consider the eager anticipation of little children looking forward to Christmas and we turn to the scriptures to see how that gladness can be carried into our adult life. Included are: ideas for outreach; activities for children and youth; reviews of recent Christmas movies, and links to a
Taking Flight – 8 December 2024 Advent 2 02C
Taking FlightWhat are we doing to prepare? The lectionary readings today unite around the theme of preparing for the Lord’s coming. If Advent is a time of preparation, what practical things could we be doing? This week Taking Flight provides a smorgasbord of resources and links to engage with people through
Taking Flight – 1 December 2024 Advent 1 01C
Taking FlightWe begin the Season of Advent by looking at the Apostle Paul’s desire that our love for each other and for everyone else will grow by leaps and bounds. We consider some practical applications of what that means for our relationships and plans as we head toward Christmas. Also included is a host of