Resources for Local Arrangements
Due to the availability of Preachers the Circuit is needing to plan more Local Arrangements for local churches. This page offers a range of resources to help churches plan for such services.
Twelve Baskets
Twelve Baskets is a weekly Lectionary based worship resource and contains a full service for use in local churches. The Circuit now subscribes to this and copies are sent to the nominated person in each church approximately 4 weeks ahead of the Sunday.
Lectionary Readings
For each Sunday, the Lectionary sets the readings that churches can use as a starting point to plan worship. We are currently in Year C,
Support for Local Arrangements - Summer 2025
This information sheet provides links to a number of resources relevant to the Summer Quarter
Local Arrangements Sheet - Summer 2025
Readers Services
Two fully scripted services have been prepared for use. They are not linked to the Lectionary Readings, so can be used on any Sunday.
Service 1 - Numbers 13 - prepared by Naomi Sharp
Service 2 - Journeying and Calling - prepared by Adam Biddlestone
Resources
Pre-recorded hymns - a collection of hymns from Singing the Faith from the virtual choir at Victoria Methodist Church, Bristol. All hymns have accompanying lyrics. Ideal for use in Zoom and in-person worship.
Perfect Little Gentleman - a YouTube Channel containing a dramatic telling of the Lectionary Gospel Reading for each Sunday, prepared and delivered by Methodist Minister, Rev. Phil Summers.
Singing The Faith Plus- a website dedicated the Singing the Faith hymn book, including suggested hymns for each Sunday, sound clips for each hymn and new hymns set to Singing the Faith tunes.