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An Advent series based on the notions of simplicity, stability (a Benedictine vow), and sanctuary Each week, congregants are offered a liturgy booklet that follows the same format and rituals, with elements like the poem/prayer, Bible reading, and wondering questions changing. The sermons are inspired by the “living stories” method and involve an unfolding visual…
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A “communion” serviceThis is an adaptation of my intergenerational “Teaching Tables” liturgy to cater for younger primary school children and non-churchy families who are beginning to engage with sacramental theology. The setup for such a gathering is best in a hall with six to eight chairs around tables. We have access to a commercial kitchen,…
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Inspired by Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings”An intergenerational liturgy for the start of the Season of Creationincluding responsive activitiesexperiential prayerand youth leadership Based on Judges 9:7-16 The Parable of the Trees Introducing the importance of looking at the worldand our place in it through an eco-justice lens Call to Worship: Entish Greeting LEADER: (slowly, dramatically)“Hroom, hroom. The…
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A “traditional” liturgical service with Holy CommunionCurated from Uniting in Worship 2 resources and Together in Song#UnitingChurchinAustralia Welcome and Acknowledgment of Country We acknowledge the Awabakal Peoples of the land on which we gather, and pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging.In the light of Christ, we affirm our covenant to walk togethertowards truth, justice,…
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A “sermon” on The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:1-13 If only it was that easy: people giving good gifts to neighbours in need and to their children according to their requests – “For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds;and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” But much of…
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This is the opening for my service on the Lord’s Prayer last week which created space for a variety of prayer forms for people to experience. #breathprayer #imaginativeprayer #confession #visiodivina Breath prayer “So I say to you:Ask and it will be given to you;seek and you will find;knock and the door will be opened to…
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