Harvest
Digital download: Prayers, responsive prayers, reflections and a song for Harvest, taken from the book Autumn, by Ruth Burgess. 15 pages.
Transfiguration
Digital download: Prayers, reflections, a drama script and a sermon for the Feast of the Transfiguration (August 6th), taken from the book Autumn, by Ruth Burgess. 10 pages.
Digital download: Six prayers and a song for summer, taken from the book Summer, by Ruth Burgess. 4 pages.
Digital download: A collection of resources created by members of the Iona Community’s LGBTQ+ Common Concern Network as a reflection of all that they seek to celebrate and affirm. Includes prayers, poems, reflections and songs. 36 pages.
Father's Day
Digital download: Reflections, a poem and a prayer for Father’s Day. 10 pages.
Creation & Environment
Digital download: A reflection, prayer and action for Earth Day 2022, focusing on the situation in Ukraine. 3 pages.
Palm Sunday
Digital download: Three prayers, two monologues, four drama scripts, a children’s song and a reflection for Palm Sunday, all taken from the book Spring by Ruth Burgess. 18 pages.
Easter Sunday
Digital download: An Eastertide resource for individual reflection or group worship, inspired by a landmark on the Isle of Mull. It can be adapted for other locations, inside and out, online or for a recorded service. 10 pages.
Ash Wednesday
Digital download: An evening service for Ash Wednesday in a time of pandemic, which takes into consideration the fact that people may be feeling isolated, bruised and exhausted from their experiences during this time. 11 pages.
Advent & Christmas
Digital download: A liturgy for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day designed around four monologues which relate to symbols from the Christmas narratives. 13 pages.
Digital download: Resources for Trans Day of Remembrance on November 20th. Includes an invocation, a reading, a reflection, an act of remembrance, a letting go activity and intercessions. 8 pages.
Digital download: A reflection to help hear God’s healing voice for all caregivers who may feel wearied by the task. 2 pages.
Homelessness
Digital download: A service of solidarity with rough sleepers with an emphasis on compassion, listening and acting for justice. 10 pages.
Digital download: A hymn (words only) written for COP26 but which can be used in any service with a theme of environmental concerns. 2 pages.
Poverty
Digital download: A reflection, a prayer and a poem exploring poverty and its causes and consequences, together with some suggested sources for resources and ideas for action. 7 pages.
Saints & others
Digital download: A liturgy for St Benedict’s Day focusing on creating holy space, offering holy service and living holy communion. Suitable for a wide range of ages and for use by small groups or individuals. 6 pages.
Trinity Sunday
Digital download: Resources for Trinity – responses, prayers, monologues, a song and a drama script. Taken from the book Summer, by Ruth Burgess. 19 pages.
Pentecost
Digital download: A responsive reading, a reflection and a prayer of confession for Pentecost. 6 pages.
Healing
Digital download: Poet Joy Mead imagines what the world would be like if we all concentrated on the positive aspects of life. 4 pages.
Pentecost
Digital download: A poetic prayer for Pentecost touching on joy, grieving anger, holy fire, life itself. 2 pages.
Ascension
Digital download: Resources for Ascension – monologues, reflections, a drama script, a prayer and a song. Taken from the book Summer, by Ruth Burgess. 9 pages.
Rogation
Digital download: Poems for Rogationtide by Rebeka Maples and an Elemental Rogation Liturgy by Ruth Burgess. Taken from the book Summer, by Ruth Burgess. 16 pages.
Easter Sunday
Digital download: Worship resources for Easter Day – a reading, a responsive reading, a substantial reflection and a prayer. 8 pages.
Friendship
Digital download: A quirky conversation between two friends through a series of poems – ostensibly about a boat but actually much more. 21 pages.
Slavery & freedom
We shout out their names and honour their courage (PDF download)
A reflection and prayer for the UN International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade (25th March). 4 pages.
Digital download: Stories, prayers and actions for International Women’s Day designed for a small group of women, although the resources can also be adapted for individual reflection, prayer and action. 12 pages.
St Patrick's Day
Digital download: Poems, prayers and songs for St Patrick’s Day. 8 pages.
Mothering Sunday
Digital download: Five poems by Tom Gordon dedicated to mothers and mothering. 7 pages.
Ash Wednesday
Digital download: A responsive reading, a reflection and a prayer for Ash Wednesday. 5 pages.
Valentine's Day
Digital download: A reflection and resources for Valentine’s Day, focusing on a broader interpretation of what it represents. Includes two finger labyrinths to use as tools for reflection. 11 pages.