We have two new downloads this week – drama scripts/dialogues for Advent involving magi, talking sheep and others. Photo © David Coleman |
New downloads |
Digital download: A dialogue/drama script involving humans, God and plenty of sheep, giving an alternative view of Christmas and life in general. For more information and to see a sample
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Digital download: A dialogue between the three Wise Men about the meaning of the new star and the implications of the birth that it foretells. |
More Advent downloads |
Digital download: Four reflective liturgies for Advent based on the memories of Mary about the birth and early life of her son, with an emphasis on the similarity between then and now as difficult times in which to live. 14 pages. |
Digital download: A meditation on the Advent/Christmas story that can be used as part of an all-age act of worship, such as a carol service. 3 pages. |
Digital download: A mixture of resources for an all-age Christingle service, with lots of lively participation, actions and singing. 27 pages. |
Digital download: A series of prayers, reflections and symbolic actions for Advent that can be led by several voices. Three sections, focusing on John the Baptist, Mary and Jesus. 12 pages. |
Advent books |
Celebrate Christmas with reflections and prayers for each day of Advent. This effective antidote to the commercialism of the festive season can be used for individual meditation or group worship. The authors are former Wardens of Iona Abbey and the MacLeod Centre on the Isle of Iona. For more information and to see a sample |
A daily prayer book for Advent which can also be used as a prayer journal. Each day includes a Bible verse, an Advent cry and suggestions for prayer. The pages can be added to and personalised, with line drawings that can be coloured in and space to add your own pictures, reflections and prayers. Instructions for three workshops on writing Advent cries are also included. |
For all Advent & Christmas downloadsFor all Advent & Christmas books |
Recent publications |
Liturgies and liturgical resources for New Year, Epiphany, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, Advent and Christmas. A liturgy for an ‘ordinary day’, and resources for special days like the UN International Day of Friendship and World AIDS Day. Services rooted in church, community, home and school life. So – as always with the Iona Community – worship which is contextual, with a strong justice and peace edge. Originally published as single digital downloads. For more information and to see a sample For the first Wild Goose Big Book of Liturgies
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Open Our Hearts is a series of Bible readings, prayers and colour images for each day of Lent and Holy Week. Ann’s images are icon-like in their depth and focus; her prayers are poetic and prophetic. Follow this special and very original book through Lent and Holy Week to open up space to meet God anew; and to open our hearts to God’s all-inclusive love and the call to feed the hungry, work for peace and build communities of love. For more information and to see a sample For Ann's previous book, Open Our Eyes, Daily Prayers for Advent
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Don't forget the Iona Calendar— good for Christmas presents |
The Highland Family Group of the Iona Community has produced this beautiful Iona calendar for 2019, in conjunction with photographer Iain Sarjeant. The calendar is 21cm x 21cm, and comes with a bonus picture of one of the more elusive places on Iona. All profits from the sale of this calendar will go to the Iona Abbey Capital Appeal. |
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