Easter Sunday
Digital download: A poem for Easter Sunday. 2 pages.
Digital download: Four liturgies focusing on trans affirmation inspired by the International Transgender Day of Visibility. They explicitly celebrate trans and non-binary people and include a trans naming liturgy. 23 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.
Sheet music download: A song for Easter Sunday, by one of the Iona Abbey musicians. 3 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.
Sheet music download: A responsive blessing song – from one of the Iona Abbey musicians. Full score. 2 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.
Digital download: An act of remembrance and a sermon for Transgender Day of Remembrance, plus some extra resources. Taken from the book Transgender Christian Human. 17 pages.
Sheet music download: A musical setting of Psalm 121, by one of the Iona Abbey musicians. Full score. 2 pages.
The life story (so far) of Alex Clare-Young, the first out transgender minister in the United Reformed Church. Includes resources and activities to encourage individuals and groups to explore the subject of gender identity.
The life story (so far) of Alex Clare-Young, the first out transgender minister in the United Reformed Church. Includes resources and activities to encourage individuals and groups to explore the subject of gender identity.
Sheet music download: A song for Easter, by one of the Iona Abbey musicians. Full score. 3 pages.
Digital download: A song for Easter, by one of the Iona Abbey musicians. Full score. 3 pages.
Sheet music download: A Christmas introit with two different tunes provided (full score) - from one of the Iona Abbey musicians. 7 pages.
Sheet music download: A song version of the traditional Irish blessing 'May the road rise to meet you' - by one of the Iona Abbey musicians. Full score. 3 pages.
Sheet music download: A song of blessing - from one of the Iona Abbey musicians. Full score. 3 pages.
Sheet music download: A song about the uniqueness of God and the uniqueness of each person, suitable for use in an all-age service - from one of the Iona Abbey musicians. Full score. 3 pages.
Sheet music download: A song to celebrate harvest, from one of the Iona Abbey musicians. Full score. 5 pages.
Sheet music download: A blessing song for harvest with words and music by one of the musicians of Iona Abbey. Full score. 2 pages.
E- Liturgies & Prayers
Digital download: A Bible reading, a reflection and a prayer for Maundy Thursday, centred around a story of homelessness, shame and self-loathing from the author's work as a Street Pastor. Taken from the book The Sun Slowly Rises, by Neil Paynter. 6 pages.
Advent & Christmas
Digital download: A script for six voices to use at the beginning of an Advent service. 5 pages.
E- Liturgies & Prayers
Digital download: Four substantial meditative prayers for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. 6 pages.
Daily life
Digital download: Reflections on our own emotional needs and challenges, from forgiveness to freedom, through the story of Peter's denial and other biblical characters. Knowing God as provider helps us to move into maturity in our dealings with other people. Taken from the book Wild Goose Chase: Exploring the spirituality of everyday life, by Annie Heppenstall. 18 pages.
Daily life
Digital download: Biblical reflections and intercessionary prayers relating to various aspects of daily life, aimed at bringing those for whom we pray into a triangular relationship with ourselves and God. Taken from the book Wild Goose Chase: Exploring the spirituality of everyday life, by Annie Heppenstall. 21 pages.
Daily life
Digital download: Reflections on being with God through cycles and passing of time - for each day of the week and different times of the day. Includes biblical quotes and references, reflections and points of focus, and a canticle and a prayer for each day or time. Taken from the book Wild Goose Chase: Exploring the spirituality of everyday life, by Annie Heppenstall. 24 pages.
E- Liturgies & Prayers
Digital download: Contemplations that use a focus on various parts of the body as a device for bringing ourselves into the present moment. Each section includes a Bible quote and references, a discussion, reflective activities and a prayer. Taken from the book Wild Goose Chase: Exploring the spirituality of everyday life, by Annie Heppenstall. 25 pages.
Digital download: Meditations on the lives of some ordinary people from the Bible, using the haiku format, and a suggestion for using this method for contemplation on any chosen theme. Taken from the book Wild Goose Chase: Exploring the spirituality of everyday life, by Annie Heppenstall. 4 pages.
E- Liturgies & Prayers
Digital download: A participative liturgy on love, designed to be carried out in a circle around a low table. Includes preparation notes. 11 pages.