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We have some more new downloads for Easter coming soon, but in the meantime here is a reminder of some of our existing resources – and another mention of the new download for International Women's Day (March 8th), by Kathy Galloway and Lesley Orr. By the way, we now have a telephone number to go with our new office – see below. Photo © David Coleman |
New download for International Women’s Day
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Digital download: All the evidence is that gender equality leads to better decisions, fairer policies, more participation, prosperity and peace. International Women’s Day presents a challenge to us all – let’s reflect, pray and pledge for a radical transformation of the current world order. Kathy Galloway is a practical theologian, campaigner and writer. The major focus of her work has always been peacemaking and social justice issues, especially relating to poverty and gender. She was formerly Warden of Iona Abbey, and Leader of the Iona Community 2002-9, the first woman to be elected to the post. She has also worked as Head of Christian Aid Scotland and for Church Action on Poverty. She is the author of a dozen books on justice issues, spirituality and poetry and her writings have been widely anthologised. Lesley Orr is a feminist historian and activist from Edinburgh. She has been involved for many years in movements challenging gender inequality, abuse and violence in faith communities and wider society. Lesley is a member of the Iona Community. 12 pages. |
Some downloads for Holy Week & EasterFor all Lent and Easter downloads
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An Easter Sunday Communion service celebrating not only the resurrection but also the transforming power of love and life. A call to embrace new, vibrant possibilities and radical living. PDF version: 8 pages
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Digital download: A remembrance and celebration of that Last Supper of long ago and what it means to us – as the beginning of hope and much more. 10 pages. |
Digital download: Modern parables for each day of Holy Week, from Passion/Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, taken from Tom's book A Blessing to Follow. These stories relate to lectionary cycle C and offer reflections on life and faith that help us to be aware of familiar things in a new and imaginative way.
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Digital download: A service of prayers, responses, readings and symbolic actions etc for a communal meal in the style of a Jewish Passover seder, leading into a celebration of Holy Communion. Taken from the book Dirt, Mess and Danger, by Glendon Macaulay. 6 pages.
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Digital download: A moving liturgy for Good Friday, alternating Bible readings and prayers, with some suggested songs. Jan is a former Warden of Iona Abbey. 6 pages.
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Digital download: Each of the seven utterances of Jesus from the cross, together with a prayer reflecting on each. Peter is a former Warden of Iona Abbey. 4 pages.
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Digital download: Two reflections for Good Friday and one for Holy Saturday, taken from the books Out of Iona and We Journey in Hope. Contents: |
Resources for Lent and Easter
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