Easter is on the way so we thought we would share just a few of the resources available in the library if you are needing some inspiration. If you are after something in particular don’t hesitate to contact us.
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The Heart’s Time by Janet Morley 2011
A day-by-day Lent book aimed at the individual reader, in which a poem appropriate to the themes of the season is read, along with a short reflection from the editor and a couple of questions to ponder. The purpose is to use a poetic text as the basis for ‘slow reflection’ during Lent and Eastertide.
Feasting on the Word Lenten Companion 2014
Fire and Bread by Ruth Burgess 2006
This book of Eastertide resources covering the period from Easter Sunday to Trinity Sunday offers prayers, responses, liturgies, songs, poems, reflections, meditations, sermons and stories for a period of nearly two months, including Easter Day, Ascension Day, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, Saints’ days, Rogation days, environmental days and many more.
More Easter Cracked by Scripture Union 2012
More Easter Cracked is a compilation of great ideas for communicating the message of Easter. It is brim-full of different approaches to learning these truths – drama, stories, games, craft activities, illustrated talks, songs, rhymes and ideas for events – all tailored for various age-groupings.
All Age Lent Easter by Nick Harding 2002
The season of Lent is a good time to have a spiritual ‘clean up’ as we stop and reflect upon the suffering of Jesus and all that he endured for us. This book contains many suggestions to help with the planning and presentation of all-age Lent and Easter services and activities. There are games, prayers, activities for family groups, talk suggestions and more!
Eggs and Ashes by Ruth Burgess and Chris Polhill 2004
Suitable for group worship or personal reflection, and with material for Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, Mothering Sunday, Palm Sunday and Holy Week, it is a collection to accompany readers through Lent and Easter for many years. Eggs and Ashes includes a Lent discipline for those who care about the environment, liturgies, responses, prayers, poems, reflections, meditations, stories, stations of the cross, sermons, monologues and songs, with some all-age resources – written by Iona Community members, associates, friends and others.
Easter Services, Sermons and Prayers by Kenneth H Carter Jr
This resource contains creative liturgies, sermon helps, and prayers for Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday, and the 40 days of Easter. Also provided are guidelines for pastors and ministry leaders as they prepare for the Easter season. He explains how to: establish and train an Easter hospitality team; extend hospitality to all who attend Easter services; help the congregation prepare for Easter as well as how to include children in the celebration.