Lent and Easter

2018 Ministry Resources

Recommended by Uniting Church Synod VICTAS

The following links were shared in the SA & NT Children & Families Ministry Update – December. This monthly email is sent by Chris Barnett, Children & Families, Centre for Theology and Ministry, Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania. To join the mailing list, email Turn on Javascript!

Worship leaders, preachers and small group/Bible study leaders may appreciate these resources. Please share these links with them:

  • Lent Event – Uniting World> Click on the “Learn” menu for weekly videos, a 6 week Bible study and resources to run Lent Event during your worship service (this includes information to share about
    Lent Event and suggested prayers).
  • Lent (Going4Growth) (Church of England)> – links to Ash Wednesday and Lent videos, resources, creative ideas, All-Age services, intergenerational events and lots of
    materials for churches
  • Lent Resources (Common Grace)> – Lent and Ash Wednesday reflections and links to resources by TEAR, Uniting EarthWeb, Australian Catholic and National Council of Churches.

Parents in your church or community may be encouraged and resourced by links below.

  1. Suggest they choose one activity a week or an activity they can build on across the 40 days of Lent.
  2. Encourage them to give something a go, to start a new family Lenten or Easter tradition.
  3. Remember, it’s not about doing everything, it’s about finding something that works for your family.

Intergen Family Activities and crafts (pre-2011)

Other Resources

Barnabas (UK):

The Max 7 Easter Section

The Vic/Tas Synod has some fantastic Lent and Easter resources. They are definately worth a look! Check out their Seasonal Resources here. Especically

The NSW and ACT Synod have also set up this website for Children's Ministry http://www.childrensministry.org.