The proliferation of Apps offers a remarkable range of opportunities to connect, share, learn and build community on-line. But what are Omegle, Dubsmash and Tango? And what do young people (and parents) need to know about privacy settings when using them?
The following sites offer helpful advice:
• Netaware
• Internet Matters
• SnapChat Maps
• The Icebreaker email series
The Resource Room holds a wide selection of faith-related books, artefacts, DVDs, posters and Godly Play sets that you can look at free of charge, or borrow for a modest fee. You can now browse and order online at: http://resourceroom.winchester.anglican.org
The Resource Room is located on the 1st floor of the Learning Centre, in the Cathedral Close, Winchester SO23 9LS. Enter through the main door, then use the intercom and wait for the second door to be opened.
Opening Hours: Monday and Thursday, 9.30am to 4.00pm (or by prior appointment). For further information contact William Cole on 01962 857262 or williambookaholic@gmail.com
Tickets for the Thy Kingdom Come Beacon Event on 4th June at Winchester Cathedral are now available through Eventbrite. Tickets are going fast so make sure you order yours today! Don’t miss out on this exciting event!
ROOTS have provided prayer journeys for all ages as part of the global wave of prayer that is Thy Kingdom Come, allowing us to create a prayer journey each day to pray for ourselves and for others.
If you are looking for more resources on the Pentecost Novena click here
We know it might still feel a long way away, but we’re hitting the time for Christmas planning! Here’s some of the best resources we’ve been able to find to help you make Christmas a special on in your ministry this year.
Unleash your youthgroup for justice this Christmas – why not engage with the Advent Conspiracy together.
Feeling brave? Run an advent sleep out with the young people in your parish or deanery? Get them to bring their friends – chat while you shiver about why it’s happening and what Christmas is all about. (Additional Youth Resource)
Headed to school? Here’s some ready made Chrismas Assembly resources.
Need a great Christmas video illustration? Here’s Guildford Diocese’s (2015) 12 videos of Christmas.
Looking to link with a community event or engage with your community? Why not try ‘Get in the Picture‘?
Explore Christmas through Gingerbread with family, at Messy Church, Sunday school, or somewhere else.
A host of resource books for engaging with children from BRFand Scripture Union
Not enough ideas for you here? The Evangelical Alliance have a bumper list of more here.
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Keep your eyes peeled – we’ll be updating this with any more great resources we find as we countdown to Christmas!
Across October new, FREE intergenerational lectionary-based resources will be provided for each week. Suitable for use whether you are following the lectionary or not, these resources from the VCCE will include intergenerational music, prayer and Bible engagement ideas. These ideas may be used wherever liturgically appropriate in a service, including as part of an Early Word/ Children’s Talk time.
As always, your feedback on these resources will be gratefully received. Please e-mail your comments to chris.barnett@ctm.uca.edu.au.
