04 August 2009

Service materials for Creationtide 09

I think it may be important for people to know that this has just been made available. "Central to the resources are sermon notes, with a choice of two 5 week frameworks, one based on the Lectionary readings, the other linked specifically to the theme. It is possible either to follow the whole 5 weeks or to dip into the material and use it as required. The final 'theme' sermon works particularly well as a stand alone Harvest resource.
Other items include a LOAF service which would be suitable for a Churches Together event, action ideas, additional prayers and liturgical material and discussion group ideas.
The material is available as free downloads. The sermon materials, LOAF service and discussion group ideas will be available in Welsh and Irish language versions, as well as in English." Go here:
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland - Creation in Crisis - Introduction:
And note that Creationtide this year is closing with a day of prayer:
"Sunday October 4th is suggested as the day of prayer (though individual churches will be free to make their own arrangements and dates). This date is St Francis Day and the final Sunday of the Time for Creation (September 1st – October 4th). It will also be harvest festival in many churches. The time of prayer could be from 12 noon to 6 pm and will encourage people to ‘stop' in a busy world and take time out in prayer and meditation. People may want to combine this with a time of fasting. People will be welcome to come for as short or long a time as they wish."

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