Death
Digital download: Poems, reflections, a prayer and a liturgy for dealing with the aftermath of a death. Taken from the book Saying Goodbye, by Ruth Burgess. 15 pages.
Digital download: Liturgies, reflections, poems and prayers for remembering those who have died. Taken from the book Saying Goodbye, by Ruth Burgess. 17 pages.
Digital download: Prayers, reflections and a poem relating to stones and memorials for departed loved ones. Taken from the book Saying Goodbye, by Ruth Burgess. 7 pages.
Digital download: A variety of short Bible quotes suitable for funerals, and a collection of sentences and blessings based on prayers from the Carmina Gadelica, the traditional prayers of the Gaels. Taken from the book Saying Goodbye, by Ruth Burgess. 7 pages.
Digital download: From the book Saying Goodbye, by Ruth Burgess, practical suggestions for planning for a funeral, together with ideas for a day conference on funerals. 9 pages.
Digital download: From the book Saying Goodbye, by Ruth Burgess, practical advice for guiding children through the processes of planning and attending funerals and afterwards. 9 pages.
Digital download: From the book Saying Goodbye, by Ruth Burgess, five prayers about losing children. 4 pages.
A series of resources and complete liturgies for the major services of Holy Week. The book began life in community on Iona, and includes an Easter pilgrimage. Can be used in a church or house group or for private reflection, to deepen the experience of Easter - and inspire action.
A series of resources and complete liturgies for the major services of Holy Week. The book began life in community on Iona, and includes an Easter pilgrimage. Can be used in a church or house group or for private reflection, to deepen the experience of Easter - and inspire action.
A resource book for anyone who is planning a funeral. You may be a family member or a friend of someone who has died. You may be planning your own funeral. You may arrange and conduct funerals professionally. Here you will find an abundance of words and ideas for celebrating a life in ways that are personal and honest.
Advent & Christmas
Digital download: During Advent, we wait for the coming of Jesus Christ and for justice to be done. But God also waits for us, and asks: 'Well, what are you going to do about it all then? How are you, Christ's disciples, going to make a difference in the world?' 9 pages.
Books
A resource book for anyone who is planning a funeral. You may be a family member or a friend of someone who has died. You may be planning your own funeral. You may arrange and conduct funerals professionally. Here you will find an abundance of words and ideas for celebrating a life in ways that are personal and honest.
E- Liturgies & Prayers
Digital download: Detailed resources and guidelines for those who wish to introduce the ministry of healing into a church or group, but are not sure where to start. Also a section of prayers, readings, meditations and blessings which can be used in services or in events focusing on healing. Taken from the book Praying for the Dawn, by Ruth Burgess and Kathy Galloway. 77 pages.
E- Liturgies & Prayers
Digital download: A dialogue and reflection on the story of Abraham and Sarah entertaining angels unawares. Who was the last unexpected visitor you entertained? Did they bring good news? Were you happy to see them? Did your visitor bring you any unexpected blessings? - 6 pages.
Candle prayers
Digital download: Prayers that could form part of a daily discipline over a period of days or weeks. Prayers for individuals to use as petitions, intentions or thanksgivings, and intercessory prayers and blessings for others. 11 pages.
E- Liturgies & Prayers
Digital download: an original dialogue, activity and reflection on the story of the Prodigal Son. Jesus's stories were about the people he met and the situations he encountered. The Gospel is not some disconnected philosophical or moral message, but is lived out in real life, among real people: the Prodigal Son is that guy down the pub you've heard about who spent all his father's money and had to come back home with his tail between his legs. 6 pages.
E- Liturgies & Prayers
Digital download, taken from the book Praying for the Dawn by Ruth Burgess and Kathy Galloway.
Digital download: A liturgy and suggested activities for an Epiphany service or party, on the theme of 'following your star', of travelling with God the adventure of life. Taken from the book Going Home Another Way, by Neil Paynter. 8 pages.
Ascension
Digital download: Responses, prayers, a reading and biblical reflection for Ascension Day, taken from the book Fire and Bread, by Ruth Burgess. 9 pages.
Lent & Easter
Digital download: Readings, songs, liturgy, a story and a meditation, taken from the book Fire and Bread, by Ruth Burgess. 19 pages.
Easter Sunday
Digital download: Biblical reflections, readings, songs, drama scripts, a sermon and prayers all relating to Jesus' appearances to his disciples after his resurrection, taken from the book Fire and Bread, by Ruth Burgess. 38 pages.
Digital download: Responses for Eastertide for Cycles A, B and C, taken from the book Fire and Bread, by Ruth Burgess. 19 pages.
Easter Sunday
Digital download: Responses, songs, prayers, readings, liturgies and a sermon, taken from the book Fire and Bread, by Ruth Burgess. 26 pages.
Easter Sunday
Digital download: Songs, readings, prayers, biblical reflections, a drama script and more on the themes of springtime, Easter, rebirth and joy, taken from the book Fire and Bread, by Ruth Burgess. 31 pages.
A collection of blessings for the people, celebrations, sadnesses, artefacts, special occasions and journeys of our lives. It also explores the tradition of blessings, including biblical and Celtic, and offers ideas and resources to encourage readers...
A collection of resources for the late summer and autumn period of Ordinary Time, covering the weeks from the Feast of the Transfiguration to All Hallows' Eve.
Care For Creation
Downloadable book: Care for creation includes examining our attitude to all our fellow-inhabitants of Planet Earth, not only the human ones. Not just a book about protecting animals; also an inspiration towards living an all-encompassing Christian spirituality...
Digital download: A practical guide to running a workshop on writing blessings (approx. 70-90 mins.). Taken from A Book of Blessings by Ruth Burgess. 8 pages.
E- Liturgies & Prayers
Brokenness and wholeness: a service of prayers for healing (PDF Download)
Digital download: a healing service which incorporates some elements of the Iona Abbey service of prayers for healing. Taken from the book The Pattern of Our Days, ed. Kathy Galloway. 5 pages
E- Liturgies & Prayers
A safe place and a light: a liturgy for children and adults (PDF Download)
Digital download: A liturgy of love, safety and fellowship, taken from the book The Pattern of Our Days, ed. Kathy Galloway. 5 pages