Seasonal Ideas
This page is very much a work in progress! You may be better off going to our AtoZ list.
Our Videos
Easter 2021 - Jesus is Alive!
Christmas 2020 - The first Christmas night!
Advent
Jesus is coming again - a responsive prayer with an accompanying presentation. (ppt)
Bible Studies - See below under "Bible studies" for details - Luke 1: 27-33, 38 docx version PDF version
Ascension
Jesus went back to heaven. Colour booklets, B&W booklets, colouring sheets, wordsearches and puzzles to download. The account of Jesus going back to heaven
Bible Studies - full list
These simple studies have been kindly supplied by Cambridge Causeway, written by Chrissy Cole. (2021/2)
The Bible studies can be accessed here
Christmas
Christmas Bible Studies - See "Bible studies" for details - Isaiah 9:2, 6 docx version PDF version
The first Christmas night - Colour booklet, colouring sheets, a colouring booklet, and other activities telling the story of the first Christmas night.
Donkey's special Christmas. The story of Christmas told by a donkey! Colour booklets, B&W booklets, colouring sheets, dot-to-dot puzzles, spot the difference, mazes, and word-searches to download.
Video - The first Christmas Night!
The Angels discuss Jesus' birth - a simple drama telling the story of Mary and Joseph being told by the angels. (Word)
Good News at Christmas - a simple carol service outline (Word)
Angels visit the shepherds - an interactive reading. The congregation make relevant noises where there are *** in the script! (PDF)
The wisemen look for a baby King. Colour booklet, colouring sheets and booklet, and other activities
Zacharias can't talk - account of Zacharias meeting the angel, and the birth of John
New Year
An acted prayer using flags for the start of a New Year or indeed any other relevant time or event.
Also see "Bible studies" in the Alphabetical list of resources - All things new: New Beginnings. Luke 19: 1-6,8
Ash Wednesday
A "Pass the Parcel" activity that can be adapted for all sorts of occasions.
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday. Jesus rides a donkey - Colour leaflet to read, Large booklet to colour, colouring sheets and wordsearches. Part of our Coronavirus series!
Good Friday
A way of telling the Good Friday story using 10 pictures.
Good Friday and Easter Day - downloadable and printable booklets
For Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter day see Bible Studies - Easter Bible Notes in Resources
Harvest time
Thank you God for a beautiful world - using all five senses
See Bible Studies- below. "Thank you for good food."
Easter Sunday
An Easter Service outline (1) - Notes in PDF Presentation in PowerPoint
An Easter Service outline (2) - Notes in PDF Presentation in PowerPoint
Jesus is alive - a fun responsive chant reinforcing the fact that Jesus is alive!
Jesus is alive No 2 - another fun responsive chant celebrating the fact that Jesus is alive
Jesus is alive No 3 - Colour booklet, colouring sheets and booklet, and other activities.
Video - Easter 2021 - Jesus is Alive!
The heart beat of Jesus (PDF) - a powerful drama that requires a bit more ability, but can be adapted for all abilities.
A simple silhouette Easter Card to make
Easter Day - downloadable and printable booklets for Easter and Good Friday
For Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter day see Bible Studies - Easter Bible Notes in Resources
Remembrance Sunday - Poppy Day
An outline for a part of the service - Presentation in PowerPoint and the Notes (Word)
Pentecost and the Holy Spirit
The Fruit of the Spirit is here
Bible Studies
These simple studies have been kindly supplied by Cambridge Causeway, written by Chrissy Cole. (2021/2026)
The Bible studies can be accessed here
Further resources are on the main resources page.