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: Two prayers, a reflection and a creed relating to the bigger picture beyond death. Taken from the book Saying Goodbye, by Ruth Burgess. 3 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 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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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: 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.
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
Digital download: A liturgy for an informal gathering, to remember a person who has died. Taken from the book The Pattern of Our Days, ed. Kathy Galloway. 3 pages
Baptism
Digital download: Responses, biblical reflections and a prayer, taken from the book Hay & Stardust by Ruth Burgess. 5 pages.
Advent & Christmas
Digital download: Responses, short personal stories, and prayers, taken from the book Candles & Conifers by Ruth Burgess. 5 pages.
Advent & Christmas
Responses & Blessings for the Sundays of Advent (PDF Download)
Digital download: Responses and blessings taken from the book Candles & Conifers, by Ruth Burgess.
Books
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.