We are not able to gather physically to worship today. However, we remember that although we may be apart, we can still worship together. Here are some resources and suggestions to help you worship at home and join together as the body of Christ. Thank you to all our contributors.
You can download the order of service if you would like to follow along with the video service above.
Readings for Advent 4
- New Testament: 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16
- Psalm: Magnificat
- New Testament: Romans 16:25-end
- Gospel Reading: Luke 1:26-38
Collect for Advent 4
God our redeemer,
who prepared the Blessed Virgin Mary
to be the mother of your Son:
grant that, as she looked for his coming as our saviour,
so we may be ready to greet him
when he comes again as our judge;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Music
Our hymn today, Joy to the World, was recorded by the musicians of St Martin in the Fields.
External Resources
How about listening to a modern carol about Mary – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifCWN5pJGIE
Or a version of the Magnificat – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AJ58OjCyJQ
Enjoy a challenging view on Mary as prophet – https://www.journeywithjesus.net/lectionary-essays/current-essay
Sunday Worship continues on Radio 4 every week – https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnds
Worship is also available from Salisbury Cathedral via its YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/user/SalisburyCathedral1~
The Church of England also streams worship from the Anglican Communion and others. https://www.youtube.com/thechurchofengland
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