Epiphany and Lent Resources
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Epiphany and Lent Resources This document is also available on our website. You can find it HERE. The advantage to downloading this document from the website rather than just using the print version is that the links in it are clickable so you don’t have to type in these long addresses. Of course, you can also just search for them in Google by entering several related words and then click on the link there. You can find the lessons for each Sunday here: http://www.lectionarypage.net/CalndrsIndexes/Calendar2017.html Our three Episcopal publishers have an assortment of seasonal resources; search for Epiphany or Lent Forward Movement: https://www.forwardmovement.org Church Publishing: https://www.churchpublishing.org LeaderResources: https://www.leaderresources.org Because LeaderResources is locally owned, Rhode Island churches can choose their discount by entering EDRI100 in the coupon code box for a 100% discount, EDRI75 for a 75% discount, EDRI50 or EDRI25. The Episcopal Church Foundation has articles and links to resources here: http://www.ecfvp.org Anglicans Online has resources listed here: http://anglicansonline.org/resources/seasonal.html Our United Methodist colleagues have a list of their resources here: http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/leadership-resources Our Lutheran colleagues have resources that you will be able to find here: https://www.elca.org/en/Resources The Anglican Church of Canada has resources here: http://www.anglican.ca The Society of St. John the Evangelist (Cowley Brothers), a monastic community in Cambridge, MA, usually have excellent resources. You can sign up to get notice of when resources are posted or just find them here: http://ssje.org/ssje/faith-formation-offerings/ The Episcopal Church has free Sunday School lesson plans for year round. You can find seasonal lessons on this site by searching for “your topic” and then on the left side select “Lesson Plans.” The entire series can be found here: http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/lessons/ Highlighted resources: Lent Books by our own Bishop Knisely: Lent is Not Rocket Science An Exploration of God, Creation, and the Cosmos The season of Lent prompts us to ask questions, big and small, about the nature of our being, and about our role in the world. In these daily Lenten reflections, astronomer, physicist, and Episcopal Bishop W. Nicholas Knisely explores the intersection of faith and science, creation and the cosmos. http://www.forwardmovement.org/Products/2146/lent-is-not-rocket-science.aspx Journey to Easter Reflections on the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts Bishop Knisely invites you on a journey through Luke and Acts. Originally written as a personal meditation book for Lent, this book can be used for group Bible study or as a daily refection one (or two) chapters from two of the major books of the New Testament. "Journey to Easter" is a pilgrimage text -- a way for you to travel through Jesus' life, death and resurrection and encounter him in your own day-to-day life. http://www.leaderresources.org/Journey-to-Easter-Reflections-on-the-Gospel-of-Luke-and-Book-of-Acts- Lent_p_230.html Other Resources: The Feast of Light: An Epiphany Pageant This service is one of darkness and light, showing how the message of Jesus spread throughout the world and throughout the ages to the present day. Brief stories of individuals are shared from characters such as Mary, the apostles, early church figures, saints, missionaries and founders of local traditions. It can be personalized to include your own church's history. It can take the form of a simple liturgy of lighting candles in the sanctuary or can be one in which participants dress in costume to represent each of the persons in history helped spread the Light of Christ. Traditionally, it is held on the Feast of the Epiphany, or on an evening at the beginning of this season. https://www.churchpublishing.org/products/thefeastoflights Know Chocolate for Lent This resource uses the growing and manufacturing process of chocolate as a metaphor for the growth of faith and discipleship in the Christian life while guiding participants through Lent, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. It helps the entire congregation reflect on the significance of the gifts that they often take for granted-the gift of chocolate and the gift of faith. Ten sessions, Worship (including Children's sermons), Nurture (families), Education (Sunday school sessions for children and adult education sessions), and Enhancements (reproducible designs for banners, posters, etc.). Also includes Adult Education sessions and a Women's Retreat called "A Chocolate Feast: Celebrating God's Goodness" (which could be used for any group) and family devotions and activities. Optional companion booklets for participants are available. (e-book is free for RI churches; printed books must be purchased; volume discounts available) http://www.leaderresources.org/KnowChocolateBook .