How can I be sustained and grow in my Christian faith when there are no church services or groups?
Online Resources
There are some amazing resources online. The following information will point you to some of the best.
The best place to start is clayton.tv – an amazing treasure trove of video resources.
Services
We have a service streamed each Sunday at 9.15am
All Saints’, Laleham https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw55Ld1_C2QwbssY92NZwsg
Want some other options, including evening services? You could try:
Dundonald Church in Wimbledon https://dundonald.org/live-stream/
All Souls, Langham Place https://www.allsouls.org/Groups/337797/Watch/Watch.aspx
Families
Tori, our previous Families Minister, recommended this great resource: https://faithinkids.org/resources/app/resource/161/title/the-wonder-of-easter (Also here: https://dundonald.org/family-devotionals/)
Amongst the treasure trove of video resources that is clayton.tv…
They’ve got a section for kids here: https://clayton.tv/find/explore/1331/0i0/6341/
And for teens here: https://clayton.tv/find/explore/1552/0i0/6341/
Bible reading
A lot of the All Saints’ church family have been using this https://www.bibleinoneyear.org/
You can start at any point – why not try it today?
For a more in depth study there are a huge range of amazing animated videos by the Bible Project here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVfwlh9XpX2Y_tQfjeln9QA
TV programmes and talks
A treasure trove of wonderful videos here: https://clayton.tv/
For something visual, short and thought provoking you could try the Go Chatter videos are here: https://clayton.tv/find/explore/1321/0i0/6341/
(Clayton.tv is based at Jesmond Parish Church in Newcastle. They’re also streaming their services here: https://clayton.tv/new/0i0/6459/ + they include a children’s talk and downloadable worksheets!)
Praying
The rich pattern of Anglican Morning and Evening Prayer is available here: https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer
More specific prayers for the current situation are here:
https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-liturgy-and-prayer-resources
Music
Again, the Clayton.tv site has a great section of songs: https://clayton.tv/find/explore/475/0i0/6341/
Tori has recommended this for kids https://www.facebook.com/worshipforeveryone/videos/2581231221983147/
A personal favourite of the Vicar is Robin Mark.
Exploring the Christian Faith
Christianity Explored videos are here: https://clayton.tv/find/explore/214-125/0i0/6459/
Some real life stories and answers to tough questions are here: https://www.christianityexplored.org/
More real life stories, and thought provoking videos here: https://clayton.tv/find/explore/1321/0i0/6459/
Missing your sport?
Some videos for different ages here: https://clayton.tv/find/explore/1959/0i0/6459/