Category: Advent & Christmas

Activities for both school and parish to do together

‘All the believers were one in heart and mind...They shared everything that they had.’ Acts 4:32

British Sign Language Carols

Access and inclusion is so important in all we do as the Church. ChristianBSL.com have produced nine Christmas carols available for churches, schools, clubs, and groups to download and use for free.

More 0 Likes| 0 Comments

At the heart of Christmas

The Church of England's Advent and Christmas reflections for 2021. The theme this year is "At the heart of Christmas".

More 0 Likes| 0 Comments

Christian Aid’s Christmas Appeal: Impossible choices

At Christmas, we all have decisions to make whether it’s which presents to buy or who to invite for lunch - but imagine having to make the impossible choice of giving your children dirty water to drink or none at all. This Christmas, churches in Norfolk are being asked to make a difference so that mothers are not forced to make this impossible decision.

More 0 Likes| 0 Comments

The Christmas Story for families to share

Colourful, engaging and deceptively simple, The Christmas Story is designed to help parents, grandparents and carers share with their children through a fun and interactive family Bible and prayer time.

More 0 Likes| 0 Comments

The Whole Christmas Story An Advent adventure through Genesis, Revelation and points in between

BRF’s Advent book for 2021 covers far more than the 120 gospel verses which take us from the angel Gabriel’s visit to Mary to the escape to Egypt by Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus.

More 0 Likes| 0 Comments

Celebrating Christmas Embracing joy through art and reflection

In this stunning hardback gift book, father and daughter Leo and Amy offer images and words to bring you joy at Christmas: a profound, enduring joy even in the midst of pain, loss, betrayal and disappointment. Full of vivid memories and family anecdotes, ranging from the glittering lights of Oxford Street to the snowy woods of Minnesota, Celebrating Christmas explores the joys and sorrows of Christmas in a broken world, which is, as the author says, ‘exactly why Jesus came to earth!’

More 0 Likes| 0 Comments

#12DaysofChristmas encouragements

Over Christmas, Bishop Graham launched a series on social media that saw contributors from across the Diocese of Norwich come together to provide daily encouragements throughout the 12 days of Christmas in this most unusual year.

More 1 Likes| 0 Comments

Christmas reflections

Reflections for Christmas, Holy Innocents, and Epiphany written by Susanna Gunner

More 4 Likes| 1 Comment

12 Ideas for Advent and Christmas

This resource from the Diocese of Bath and Wells aims to provide you with creative ideas that can be used in the lead up to Christmas, at home and in the local community, putting the story of Jesus’ birth at the centre of our countdown and celebrations

More 1 Likes| 0 Comments