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.
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 during the June - August quarter. They are not linked to the Lectionary Readings, so can be used on any Sunday.
Service 1 - Numbers 13 - prepared by Naomi Sharp
Lectionary Gospel Readings
An interactive re-telling of the Lectionary Gospel reading for each Sunday, prepared by Adam Biddlestone, for July and August are posted here for churches to use.
Sunday 6th July - Jesus send out the 72 - Luke 10 : 1 - 11, 16 -20
Sunday 13th July - The Parable of the Good Samaritan - Luke 10 : 25 - 37
Sunday 20th July - Jesus at the home of Mary and Martha - Luke 10 : 38 -42
Sunday 27th July - Jesus' teaching on prayer - Luke 11 : 1 - 13
Reflections on the Lectionary Readings
A reflection is prepared each week by one of our Local Preachers and will be posted here 10 days before the Sunday. These were originally prepared for the equivalent Sundays in 2022, when the Lectionary Readings were the same as for this quarter.
Sunday 22nd June - Ordinary 12
Sunday 29th June - Ordinary 13
Sunday 13th July - Ordinary 15
Sunday 20th July - Ordinary 16
Sunday 27th July - Ordinary 17
Special Sundays this quarter
Sunday 8th June - Methodist Homes Sunday - these resources are downloadable from the HHA website and can be used on any Sunday, the focus Gospel Reading is the Lectionary reading for July 13th.
Sunday 29th June - Conference Sunday - worship is streamed live from Conference and can be watched live in our churches. It remains
available for a few weeks.
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.