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Christmas Eve Instant Pageant: “A Very Special Night”
Below is a short (5 to 7 minute) INSTANT PAGEANT for Christmas Eve. What is an instant pageant? It is a story read by a narrator or narrators where the other characters are selected “instantly” before the story is ready by willing individuals/groups. For example, the famed Bethlehem star could be a “character” and every time it is mentioned in the story, those who volunteered to be the star could make a twinkling sound (whatever that sounds like!). It is possible for everyone in the congregation to have at least...
read more“‘Star Wars’ Nativity: A Long Time Ago, in a Village Far, Far Away…”
Below is a short (5 to 7 minute) Star Wars themed nativity that may be used as a pageant, or as part of a service or worship on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. We might also call it a tableau. As the Christmas story is read, individuals will be invited forward to help form a living picture. When the reading is done, the tableau will be held for a minute or so as a scene for reflection and personal prayer. Click here for an audio recording of this being enacted on 12/24/2015 at the United Church of Underhill, VT. “Star Wars...
read moreAdvent 2015: The Faith Awakens
BILLIONS. That’s how much I imagine Walt Disney will be spending to promote the new Star Wars film set to release in theaters on 12/18/2015. You know, Star Wars: the Force Awakens, part of the Star Wars film franchise that has embedded itself so deeply in my brain (and probably yours!) that I know the story better in some ways than I know “the greatest story ever told.” Oh, there is great potential here to move our worship and preaching into conversation with Star Wars. BILLIONS. Did I mention that the film industry will...
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