Intergenerational
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Interactive Prayer Stations on Creation & Immigration (Gen 1)
The suggested prayer stations are not overtly about Creation. However, in the beginning, “God created humanity in God’s own image, in the divine image God created them, male and female God created them.” (Genesis 1.27) From the beginning, God’s diversity was represented in the diverse nature of God’s creation. St. John’s is in a discernment process of…
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Interactive Prayer Stations on Psalm 150 and Praise
The suggested prayer stations are inspired by Psalm 150: Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary! Praise God in his fortress, the sky! Praise God in his mighty acts! Praise God as suits his incredible greatness! Praise God with the blast of the ram’s horn! Praise God with lute and lyre! Praise God with drum…
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Interactive Prayer Stations on Pentecost and Immigrants/Refugees (Deut 6)
The suggested prayer stations are not overtly Pentecost in theme. However, it is during Pentecost that the Spirit made it possible for all to speak and understand one another’s native languages. At the beginning of the early church, diversity was honored and a part of the church’s identity. St. John’s is beginning a discernment process…
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Rooted in Love (Ephesians 3.16-20)
I designed the spirituality center at the Presbyterian Women’s Conference in Toronto. The theme was “Rooted in Love” from Ephesians 3.16-20). I took each verse from the scripture and connected it to a prayer activity. I also tried to have a variety to compliment those who prefer hands-on prayers, wordy prayers, and crafty prayers. Materials:…
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Good Friday Interactive Ideas
With so much going on in the news and in our world, I tried to find various ways worshippers could approach the cross. Good Friday gives us an opportunity to not rush into hope, but sit with what weighs heavy on our heart. In addition to giving time to kneel and pray at the cross,…
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Interactive Prayer Stations on Golden Calf (Exodus 32)
“Come on! Make us gods who can lead us. As for this man Moses who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we don’t have a clue what has happened to him.” (Exodus 32.1) Below are ideas for interactive prayer stations focusing on the story of the Golden Calf. I used a video…
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Multi-generational Worship Art Creation
I have recently been playing with silk dye and resist to engage worshippers in creating art in worship. However, silk dye and resist is not very kid-friendly in a multi-generational worship setting. To get a similar effect, you can also use white glue and water color paints. This activity particular works for a church retreat or over…
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Interactive Prayer Stations on Lent (Mark 10)
38 Jesus replied, “You don’t know what you’re asking! Can you drink the cup I drink or receive the baptism I receive?” (Mark 10.38) These particular Lenten prayer stations focus on Mark 10.32-52. The interactive prayer stations are meant to be intergenerational. Interactive Prayer Station #1: Misstep Materials: Pens, Basket, Slips of Paper Where have you found yourself enjoying…
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Interactive Prayer Stations on Healing (Mark 5)
“He responded, “Daughter, your faith has healed you; go in peace, healed from your disease.” (Mark 5.34) I’ve been experimenting with the layout of prayer stations from the usual format of previous services. We had been doing a series on the healing stories, so this particular worship focused on the healing story of two women: the…
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Advent Candle Lighting
Here are two alternatives to lighting candles during advent that are interactive. Option One: Materials: Mirrors to cover the table, tea light candles, 5 pillar candles, long matches. Spell out the different letters of advent like hope, love, joy, and peace (or whatever words you desire). Invite those in the congregation to come up and…
