Celebrating all the saints and angels who have touched our lives Easily adapted for ‘All Saints Day’ by changing ‘angels’ to ‘saints’ For all the angels who have spoken to our hearts and touched us with courage, We thank you, God. For all the angels who live in our midst, with whom we work, […]
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One: Holy God, who whispers into the dawn of the new day and writes stories of love across the universe, may the dreams of your peace not be lost in our waking. Litany One: Because of the witness of those who have gone before us All: Our hope is in you, God One: Because of […]
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A candle might be lit after the three readers, or three candles might be lit, one by each reader. Leader: We come together to remember and give thanks for the dear and holy dead, for those whose influence has shaped our lives and who surround us like a great cloud of witnesses, making the mysterious […]
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For lives cut short, no time or space to grieve; for saints and servants you have now received; for all who still bear witness and believe: O Love, have mercy. O Love, have mercy. For those oppressed and trampled by the state; for systems built by centuries of hate; for justice now — no longer […]
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Children’s Message for All Saints Day – recognizing God’s workers Images of saints, past and present, are used to help children identify and appreciate people who are ‘saints’, who use their life to make the world a better place. The iconography of Robert Lenz provides numerous portraits of what he calls “marginalized heroes” –both traditional […]
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Revelations 1:8, 21:6, 22:13 — Lectionary reading for Christmas and New Year A,B,C; Easter 2C, 5C and 7C, All Saints Day Year B, Pentecost 27B (Proper 29B) Alpha & Omega: Introducing the symbols of the church to children This message offers children the opportunity to look around the sanctuary or worship room and discover […]
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Traditionally for the Maori, Ngā Mata o te Ariki, more commonly known as Matariki, is a time to remember those who have died in the last year. The Progressive Christianity Aotearoa website provides the outline of a service that may be used for Matariki, All Hallows Eve or All Saints Day. Matariki is the Māori […]
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This All Saints Day service was originally posted on the Progressive Christianity Aotearoa website. This service may also be used for Matariki, a traditional Maori mid-winter festival which marks the beginning of a new year for Maori. Matariki is a time for remembering the dead, and celebrating new life. We gathered at the gateway to […]
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