I felt like it was a dream, I told myself ‘you are not seeing this, this is not happening.’ When I was coming back there was a confrontation between the armed people and the military and I saw eight people lying dead by the side of the road, and I had to stay there for about an hour to wait for a …
For Worship
Preaching on the General Election
This December, many church leaders will find themselves with the opportunity to speak with their communities about the General Election. For some, this will be expected, and congregations will be looking for guidance. For others, this will be a step into new territory, and may face hostility from …
An Epiphany Prayer
Epiphany God, As we reflect today on how a major incident involving migrants brings Christmas to an abrupt end, we pray for your world. God whose light draws travellers, be with all who journey seeking something better whether by camel, carload or dinghy. God of the truth-seekers, save …
Prepare Ye the Way
Advent is a time of dual anticipation. As we wait for the birth of Christ celebrated at Christmas, we also wait for the second coming of the son of God, for Jesus’ return. In the midst of preparing ourselves for Christmas, as we purchase gifts and fill our homes with festive decorations, it is …
Easter and Lent Worship Resources
First Sunday in Lent - Tempted in the Desert During Lent we will be producing a set of reflections that are primarily designed to be used by congregations in Sunday services, but will also be of value for personal reflection during this season. They explore how we are called to be ‘beacons of hope’ …
Liturgy for Lent 2016
In 2014, the West Midlands Joint Public Issues Team produced a new and well-received Lent liturgy. It was designed to be used in the course of worship but can also be used to enable discussions. Two years ago, it also had the aim of promoting reflection on what kind of society we wish to see, in the …
Hiroshima Anniversary – Resources for Churches for Sunday 9 August 2015
On 6th August 1945 an atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Hiroshima in Japan, marking the first ever use of nuclear weapons in human conflict. 3 days later, on 9th August, a second device was used to attack the city of Nagasaki. Sunday 9thAugust 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of these …
“If we claim to love our neighbour” – a new hymn inspired by our election 2015 resources
Andrew Pratt of the Manchester & Stockport Methodist District has written a powerful new hymn called “if we claim to love our neighbour”. He was inspired to do this by a presentation that our Team gave at March’s Synod meeting, based on our Love your neighbour: think, pray, vote resources, which …