All Christmas articles

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    Pass-it-on Christmas

    2021-06-24T00:00:00Z

    Click here to access this month’s all-age service and other resources too. 

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    4 part series about Mary and Joseph

    2020-12-16T00:00:00Z

    Linked below are children, young people and all-age resources - all ready to use!

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    Nativity play

    2019-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Download as a PDF here. This Nativity play has been designed for church-based children’s groups to perform within their own communities. In situations where we are often unsure who may be there on the day, this play is led by one adult narrator ...

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    Ready to use: Christmas

    2019-11-19T00:00:00Z

    MEETING AIM: To explore the Christmas story and discover what it means for us today. 

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    Get Crafty This Christmas

    2019-11-19T00:00:00Z

    There is no shortage of Christmas craft ideas in books and on the internet, but here are some great activities to help children think more deeply about the Christmas story. 

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    Ready to use games – Christmas

    2019-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Registered users only: Download as a PDF here. The Christmas season is packed full of parties and events designed to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Here are some games to spice up your party! GINGERBREAD DECORATING You will need: gingerbread people (bought or ...

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    Ready to use Christmas family event

    2019-11-19T00:00:00Z

    MEETING AIM: To enjoy hearing and exploring the Christmas story together. 

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    Christmas drama

    2019-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Subscribers only: Download as a PDF here. Use this drama as part of a youth session or Christmas service. SETTING Four friends (any mix of male and female) meet on Christmas Eve. CAST ...

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    Christmas party plan

    2019-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Subscribers only: Download as a PDF here. PARTY AIM: To explore the Christmas story and what it means, and to have fun doing so. BACKGROUND: This party is designed for use in a variety of contexts – for example Sunday groups, after-school clubs and ...

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    Christmas party plan

    2019-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Download as a PDF here. PARTY AIM:To give parents, carers and children the chance to hear the Christmas story and respond in some way. BACKGROUND: This party plan is Santa-Rudolf-Christmas- tree-free so that children and parents hear the Bible’s version of the Christmas story. ...

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    Christmas party plan

    2019-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Download as a PDF here. PARTY AIM: To explore the Christmas story and what it means, and to have lots of fun in doing so. BACKGROUND: This party is designed for use in a variety of contexts, for example Sunday schools, after-school clubs and ...

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    Music: Christmas number ones

    2018-11-23T00:00:00Z

    Artist: Various

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    Christmas games

    2018-11-22T00:00:00Z

    With all the parties, events and services taking place over the festive season you might just need a few extra games ideas. Here is a range of easy games you can play in between eating all that party food.

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    Craft: Christmas

    2018-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Background Christmas inspires a whole range of craft and construction ideas, but these activities should help you dig a little deeper into the story with children and help them meet with God through the tinsel and the tradition.

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    Christmas session

    2018-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Meeting aim: To celebrate together God’s most special gift for all the people: his Son, Jesus.

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    Wise men: Session 4

    2018-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Meeting aim: To hear the story of the arrival of the wise men coming from afar, and to reflect on yet more surprises in the Christmas story.

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    The wise men: Session 4

    2018-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Meeting aim: To tell the story of the wise men, who travelled to honour the new king.

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    The wise men: Session 4

    2018-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Meeting aim: To reflect on the importance of worshiping Jesus wholeheartedly.

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    The shepherds: Session 3

    2018-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Meeting aim: To tell the story of the shepherds hearing about Jesus’ birth.

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    The shepherds: Session 3

    2018-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Meeting aim: To challenge the young people to take a closer look at what God is doing.