The first of three services exploring Grace's new ethos statement: Engage (outward involvements), Create, Participate (inward involvements). The fourth word Risk didn't have its own service - it is part of all the other things.
1. Dramatic start
Unexplained smashing of mirror with sledge hammer.
(No link or explanation into...)
2. Radiohead video (the one with buildings collapsing)
Verses on death, letting go etc...
3. Plate smashing ritual
Invite people to consider comfort that they want to move on from, or something dear that needs to be let go of. This could be personal or about Grace. Write it on plate and drop onto concrete slab. Play shouty track video by Lemon Jelly
4. Grace in transition
Introduce reshaping Grace process. Recap weekend. Explain letting go of some of the ways we have done things. Invite/challenge to consider part in reshaping. Living with discomfort.
Lead godly play style 'I wonder what could be made of the fragments/broken pieces' (Play track 'So Beautiful' by Urban Myth Club)
5. Reflection/Prayer
Reflection/meditation on broken pieces connecting with personal and Grace stuff.
Prayer for Grace and personal things.
Conclude with liturgy with response 'far I have come far I must go' based on song on Idjut Boys album Press Play.
We are creatures of comfort
God of broken people and places (far I have come far I must go)
6. Scriptures on rebuilding/desert blossoming etc..
7. Take away bags
Invite people to come and take a bag with a broken piece, and a sheet inviting them to think about where they might engage.
Play track 'get up get involved' by James Brown
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Note the concrete slabs from Moments of Grace and Stations of the Cross. |
Without explanation, Steve walked on and smashed the Grace mirror with the sledgehammer. The PPE looked dramatic but the gloves and eye protection at least were necessary in case of flying glass. |
The image of Grace is broken. What next? |
Now the congregation are invited to consider comforts that they want to move on from, or something dear that needs to be let go of. This could be personal or about Grace. They write it on a plate and smash it with a hammer on the concrete slabs. |
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The congregation are also asked to wear eye protection while breaking the plates. |
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Now that everything is broken, how do we reconstruct? |
Jonny talks about how we intend to reshape Grace, letting go of some of the ways we have done things. He invites/challenges the congregation to consider their part in the reshaping. |
'I wonder what could be made of the broken pieces?' |
We invite people to put one or more broken pieces in a bag to take away, with a sheet inviting them to think about where they might engage. |