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Advent prayers

Prayers for Summer

Under the warmth
of the summer sun
the world awakes and blossoms
into every imaginable colour.
You created a garden for us to enjoy,
and within it planted
the most magical of flower and trees.
You needed no horticultural training
to plan your colour scheme,
no gardening expert
to recommend variety or design.
Your garden is perfect,
its colours harmonious,
its scale immense,
spoilt only by the clumsiness
of those who tend it.

More prayers for Summer with this link


New for 2024 - The Journey of a Lifetime

stages of life Bible Study

This series of reflective studies on the stages of life takes us through early childhood to more ‘senior’ years and looks at what the Bible has to say about growing up, in years as well as height!

One of several easy-to-use Bible studies available, with plenty of discussion questions, notes, and images to enhance our understanding, and this one is just £2.99 (or $3.99)   .

For more information and sample study click this link

One of many resources available from the shop

Celtic Prayer

Celtic blessings and prayers

These prayers come from a variety of sources, and are a mix of contemporary and traditional prayers, some which go back to the early saints! 
There's a continuing interest in the simplicity of this way of prayer, centred often in the Trinity.

Bless this house and those within.
Bless our giving and receiving.
Bless our words and conversation.
Bless our hands and recreation.
Bless our sowing and our growing.
Bless our coming and our going.
Bless all who enter and depart.
Bless this house, your peace impart.

Click here for a selection of blessings


Bible studies

Bible Studies about this world

 Care for this world Are you as an individual or church concerned about the climate crisis, this world we live on, and our responsibility for its care?
There are several Bible studies here looking at aspects of our relationship with God, this world, and everything and everyone that lives on it!
Click link or picture  to see the range of studies available on the topic


Christian Prayer

Share a blessing with friend or stranger 

This is a troubled world we live in, and lives are under stress for so many reasons. Here's a collection of blessings to share with anyone who might benefit.

May the guiding hand of God
lead you from the busyness
and stress of your daily life
to a quiet place, still waters
where you can rest awhile,
and in that space find peace.

Click here for prayers to share


Christian Prayer

Prayers for justice in this world

"This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.'" (Zechariah 7:9)

Grant us a willingness
to speak out for the weak
and vulnerable.
Grant us a readiness
to point out the corrupt
and indefensible.

Click here for more prayers

A new Advent Bible Study - Watch and Pray

 Advent Study

The Advent season, marking the beginning of the liturgical year in many Christian traditions, is a time of anticipation, partnership, participation, and celebration, which are the themes covered. 

It encourages believers to focus on the true meaning of Christmas, amidst the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations. 

 In this study we will be using the readings for Year C in the liturgical calendar, but that does not prevent it being used any year, as the focus remains on the coming of the Messiah!

One of several Advent studies available, with plenty of discussion questions, notes, and images to enhance our understanding. More information at this link 

One of many resources available from the shop

Blessings

Blessings and Benedictions

A blessings is great to share with those we love, as well as an ending to a service of worship!

The peace of God be in your heart
The grace of God be in your words
The love of God be in your hands
The joy of God be in your soul
and in the song that your life sings.

Click here for a selection of blessings


Blessings

Offertory prayers

Prayers of thanksgiving for the offering during worship

We bring you only what is yours, Creator God,
that you might use this offering and the giver
for the building up of your kingdom
and the glory of your name. Amen.

Click here for some offertory prayers


Justice

Prayers of repentance

There is so much injustice in this world - against individuals and groups of people, visable and invisible. Here's a range of prayers to help in our response, which of course also means speaking out!  

You speak to us in many ways,
through rushing wind
or still small voice,
in Scripture’s Word
or through your Grace
and we in turn find many ways
to hear the world’s
insistent voice
break through the silence
and take your place.
Forgive our sin.
Help us hear your voice
above the clamour of this world,
recognise the difference,
and follow only you. Amen

Click here for prayers for repentance


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