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Dr Selina Stone leads us into Resurrection Sunday joy on our final episode of the Walking Humbly podcast series. Dr Lisa Adeji provides the Gospel reading and reads the prayer written for the United by Hope campaign being launched by Christian Aid this weekend.
Introduction - Wendy Lloyd, faith communications coordinator, Christian Aid
Bible reading - Dr Lisa Adeji reads Luke 24: 1-12
Reflection - Dr Selina Stone, lecturer in theology and research consultant.
Contemplation - introduced by Wendy Lloyd
Prayer- Written by Wendy Lloyd and ready by Dr. Lisa Adeji
Ramani Lethard Head of Asia for Christian Aid provides a powerful reflection on the words from the cross and drawing from her experience of working closely with Christian Aid partners and friends in Afghanistan. She also provides a powerful Good Friday prayer. Pete Moorey, head of UK advocacy and campaigns, provides the Gospel reading for Good Friday.
Introduction - Wendy Lloyd, faith communications coordinator, Christian Aid
Bible reading - Pete Moorey, Head of UK advocacy and campaigns, Christian Aid reads Mark 15 vv 25-40
Reflection - Ramani Leathard, head of Asia, Christian Aid
Contemplation - introduced by Wendy Lloyd
Prayer - Ramani Leathard
Consider the abandoned and forsaken places of the world.
Reflect on the times in our own lives when we might have felt abandoned or forsaken.
Allow the crucified Jesus to meet with you there.
When we choose to forgive or not, we choose a certain path. When we choose what we will do with our money, our energy, our love. We walk a certain way.
Sally has invited us to reflect on which parade we will join or which parade we have already joined?
Rev. Richard Frazer, minister of Greyfriar's Kirk in Edinburgh shares a moving story of an encounter he had on the Chemin de Saint-Jacques. He draws on this Camino experience to help us reflect on the foot washing of the disciples at the last supper. Offering us an invitation to recognise our own vulnerability and need this Holy Week. Anu Ranawana, theologian and Christian Aid's Thematic Research Specialist provides our Gospel reading and prayer. Listen on a walk, sat in a chair, on a bus or wherever you can take 25 minutes to reflect on the washing of feet!
Introduction - Wendy Lloyd, faith communications coordinator, Christian Aid
Story - Rev. Richard Frazer, minister of Greyfriar's Kirk, Edinburgh
Bible reading - Anu Ranawana reads John 13:1-17
Reflection - Rev. Richard Frazer continues his reflections on Maundy Thursday
Contemplation - introduced by Wendy Lloyd
Prayer - Anu Ranawana
Did Richard's experience of vulnerability, of being able to ask for help resonate with you this Maundy Thursday?
Bob Kikuyu, Christian Aid theology advisor based in Kenya shares an incredible story of overcoming humiliation. Sally Foster-Fulton leads us on another path to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, and helps us connect the journey with climate injustice in South Sudan. Listen on a walk, sat in a chair, on a bus or wherever you can take 25 minutes to reflect on the day we cried Hosannas!
Introduction - Wendy Lloyd, faith communications coordinator, Christian Aid
Story - Bob Kikuyu, theology advisor, Christian Aid.
Bible reading - Bob Kikuyu reads Luke 19: 28-40
Reflection - Sally Foster-Fulton, Head of Nations and Church Relations, Christian Aid
Contemplation - introduced by Wendy Lloyd
Prayer - Sally Foster-Fulton
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When we choose to forgive or not, we choose a certain path. When we choose what we will do with our money, our energy, our love. We walk a certain way.
Sally has invited us to reflect on which parade we will join or which parade we have already joined?
The Quakers in Britain guide us on a slightly different podcast episode this week. We hear three friends in discussion about the idea of walking humbly and have a reflection on that often contentious passage of when Jesus says ' the poor will always be with you.' We also honour the Quaker practice of silence by not playing a song at the start of the episode this week.
Introduction: Wendy Lloyd, faith communications coordinator, Christian Aid
Discussion host: Zoe Prosser, Local Development Worker for Scotland, Britain Yearly Meeting
Discussion: Janey Andrews, West Scotland Area Meeting and Phil Chandler, Lancashire Central & North Area Meeting
Bible reading: Adwoa Bittle, East Scotland Area Meeting
Reflection: Stuart Masters, Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre
Information about Quakerism: Elizabeth Allen, Clerk of Quakers in Scotland
Advice and support: Kate Arnot, South East Scotland Area Meeting
Co-creators: Olivia Hanks, Climate Justice Lead, Britain Yearly Meeting and Zoe Prosser.
Based on the bible reading John 12: 7-8 and Stuart's reflection:
Song: Illuminate the Shadows by The Porter's Gate. Used with permission.
Story: Chris Manktelow shares his experience of walking part of the 1200mile relay to COP26.
Bible Reading: Davina Bacon provides a reading from Luke 15.
Reflection: Annika Mathew challenges and inspires us with a reflection on the prodigal son.
Silent reflection: Wendy poses a few questions to aid you in your own reflection.
Prayer: Led by Liz Marsh.
Call to action: Find out more about YCCN here. If you are 18-30 years old and would like to join YCCN, please email welcome@yccn.uk. And if you would like to hear news about our upcoming campaign, please sign up to our mailing list by emailing hello@yccn.uk.
You can also give, act and pray for the Ukraine Appeal here.
Rev. Grant Barclay, Clerk of Glasgow Presbytery of the Church of Scotland takes us deep into the moorlands of south west Scotland and his reflections while on pilgrimage on the Whithorn Way. Rev. Fiona Smith provides the reading and prayer and Wendy Lloyd leads us on a contemplative reflection on what fruitful, hospitable humility might feel like.
Song: Come With Me (Hamba Nathi). Words & Music: South African traditional. Recording: Wild Goose Collective, from The Truth That Sets Us Free copyright ℗ 2012 WGRG, Iona Community, Glasgow, Scotland. www.wildgoose.scot Used with permission
Story: Rev. Grant Barclay shares of his experience of walking through the moorlands of South West Scotland.
Bible Reading: Rev. Fiona Smith, Minister of Nessbank Church, Inverness reads Luke 13:1-9
Reflection: Grant shares his reflections on this passage and on those forced to migrate for safety.
Silent reflection: Wendy poses a few questions to aid you in your own reflection.
Prayer: Led by Rev. Fiona Smith
Call to action: Wendy shares about the Christian Aid 300K Steps challenge. Find out more here .
You can also give, act and pray for the Ukraine Appeal here.
David Coleman, Ecocongregations Scotland chaplain, lead us up the mountain. He helps us reflect on how our relationship with Creation could be and to identify who we need to see through the mists of overwhelm to help us keep on, keeping on.
Song: 'Most Merciful God' by Chris Pearse, Resound Worship, used with permission.
Story: David Coleman shares a vivid story about a walk up Suilven mountain in the north of Scotland.
Bible Reading: Judith Macleod project manager at Ecocongregation Scotland reads Luke 9:28-36,
Reflection: David shares reflections on the transfiguration on the mountain.
Silent reflection: Wendy poses a few questions to aid you in your own reflection.
Prayer: Led by Judith Macleod
Call to action: David Coleman shares about the work of Ecocongregation Scotland. Find out more here. Also ecochurch.
You can also give, act and pray for the Ukraine Appeal here.
Operation Noah lead us deep into the wilderness. We reflect on how Jesus contradicts every bit of campaigning advice you’ve ever heard. And on how one person can take action for significant change.
Song: 'You lead us through the Wilderness' by Sam Hargreaves, Resound Worship, used with permission.
Story: Stephen Trew, campaigner with Operation Noah, shares his inspiring story of campaigning for church divestment from fossil fuels, in Ireland.
Bible Reading: Cameron Conant, Operation Noah trustee reads Luke 1: 1-13
Reflection: Hannah Malcolm shares her reflections on the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness.
Silent reflection: Wendy poses a few questions to aid you in your own reflection.
Prayer: Led by Nicky Bull
Call to action:
Creator God,
Who made all things good
We pray that you would work through all
Who seek peace and justice for the world
Equip us by your spirit
To resist the temptations of power and
of using the finite resources of the planet
for our own comfort at the expense of others
May we be guided by the example of humility and trust
Displayed in the wilderness by your son,
Our Saviour, Jesus Christ,
In whose name we pray
Join your host and walking guide Wendy Lloyd as she introduces why we have chosen Walking Humbly as the theme for our Lent podcast series. Wendy introduces the rhythm of a song, story, bible reading, reflection and contemplative pause which will be the pattern as we journey together.
Song: 'Dust' by The Brilliance, used with permission.
Story: Fiona Buchanan, the Campaigns and Advocacy coordinator for Christian Aid Scotland reflects on her experience at COP26.
Bible Reading: Dr. Justin Thacker, Just Scripture advisor reads Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-21
Reflection: Jess Hall, campaigner and organiser at Christian Aid shares her insights and reflections on the Matthew passage.
Silent reflection + prayer: Wendy poses a few questions to aid you in your own reflection and shares a prayer.
Call to action: