Lent 2025 worship resource pack now available

The Worship Resource Pack for our Lent 2025 campaign, Soul Food is now available to download from the website. This resource helps you plan services throughout Lent to join in with this campaign, and include the following elements:

• Theme and Scripture: Passages are drawn from the lectionary and quoted from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition.
• Songs and Hymns: Additional song suggestions complement Singing the Faith recommendations, drawing from its full contents and the Resources Hub.
• Opening Liturgy: Includes words for reflection and an object to place around a Lenten cross, thanks to the Revd Elaine Halls. The complete liturgy is available as a separate PDF, ideal for printing and distributing.
• Background Notes: Brief contextual notes for each service, connecting the theme with selected Bible passages. This year, we’ve deepened the exegesis based on your feedback—feel free to draw from these as needed, though they’re not designed to be read out as a sermon.
• Questions: These can serve as sermon points or discussion prompts, encouraging the congregation to explore their faith. They also work well in small group settings.
• Hands-On Activities: Intergenerational activities to engage all ages and make your service interactive. With a few adjustments, these activities can also be used with online groups.
• Prayer Ideas: Creative options for incorporating prayer into the service.
• Good News to Get Across: A central message for newcomers. Repeat it often to make it memorable!
• Ways People Can Respond: Simple, accessible ways for individuals to respond personally to the message.
• Prayer of Blessing: A closing blessing to end the service with encouragement and grace.