Children’s Resources
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Resources to borrow
Badge Machine – for information contact Reception at Jubilee House (01636 8124331)
Parachutes – we have a range of various sizes.
Bubble machines – we have a machine that can be borrowed.
Making the Most of Mothering Sunday
A resource pack full of ideas and suggestions to help put services and sessions together for Mothering Sunday is available. For a printed copy contact Family Care (0115 960 3010), or for a download copy contact alisonj@sourthwell.anglican.org
Focus on Fathers
The diocese has produced a booklet full of ideas to help churches celebrate Fathers’ Day. Bishop Tony says ‘this special day gives us a chance to celebrate, affirm and pray for fathers.’ For a printed copy contact alisonj@sourthwell.anglican.org
Halloween…or not?
Many of us have concerns about Halloween, both in spiritual terms and the unpleasantness and commercialisation of the season. Here are a few things you could do:
- Speak or write to the manager of your local Supermarket, expressing your concern at the unpleasant and scary items they are selling alongside groceries.
- Gently discourage your local schools, Brownies, Cubs, and so on from holding Halloween events.
- Work as a church or group of churches to put on an alternative event such as a ‘Light Party’.
The book ‘Better than Halloween’ ISBN-13: 9780715141014, published by Church House Publishing, is full of ideas and suggestions to make the season fun, bright and positive. It comes with a CD Rom of ideas,. images, posters and decorations.
Children and Communion In this Diocese 50% of benefices now admit children to Communion before Confirmation. There is a booklet with policy guidelines and advice for churches available from the office, or for a download copy contact alisonj@sourthwell.anglican.org
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A book, ‘Ready to Share One Bread’ gives a great deal of ideas and resources to help churches move forward with children and communion. It is published by SPCK.
