More Collective Worship Unwrapped

John Guest

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This is a collection of twenty tried and tested ideas to use in collective worship. Don’t miss the preface which should encourage anyone who steps out on the journey to leading worship in schools. I also really liked the resources section with its useful websites and books

Don’t skip the introduction which gives suggestions for getting the most out of collective worship in preparation, gathering resources, using all the senses, and the art of storytelling with a useful checklist thrown in.

Everyday items from the home or garden shed are used to illustrate Bible stories. The Bible link is given as well as a prayer and suggested songs, with helpful hints and follow up ideas. For example, in ideas for KS1, Mrs Bitsey and the little girl is the story of Jairus’ daughter.

The story of The Three Trees is a classic re-telling of a story which is appropriate for both KS1 and 2. It is good to use at anytime of year, but especially when there is a focus on Jesus’ birth, teaching, death and resurrection. It also fits in with a theme of Hopes and Dreams.

For KS2, drama scripts are used to pave the way for a two minute epilogue based on themes such as forgiveness.

If you liked Collective Worship Unwrapped, you will like this second volume.

Reviewer: Lizzie McWhirter, RE Adviser for Coventry Diocese

Review posted on: 9 March 2010

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