Summer Resources For Planning

You may choose to spend some of this summer preparing for the months ahead. This might include planning your worship services or material for small groups.

Below are some dates and resources that can help to support and inspire you during this process.

Dates for your diary

Sunday 1 September Start of Big Connection

Sunday 8 September Education Sunday 

Mid-September onwards Harvest 

Saturday 19 October - Friday 25 October International Development Week 

Sunday 10 November Remembrance Sunday

Sunday 1 December First week of Advent

More information coming soon!

Key date resources

Resources and ideas for your Harvest offering. This year's theme focuses on giving thanks to God at Harvest and giving back through our financial offering.

Resources to support Education Sunday (8 September 2024), a time to pray for and celebrate those in the world of education.

Video and resources to support this year's appeal previously known as Big Collection

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Discipleship resources

Leaping into faith with little ones. A Bible-based curriculum for those working with pre-school children and their carers.

Discipleship material for children’s groups. To help your group to interact, grow and have fun together. Now available: January 2025 and Light Guides for younger children.

Compelling small group discipleship material for ages 12-25 (previously known as Youth Small Group).

Weekly resources for mid-week groups. Latest sessions: Christmas and three sessions exploring the Mission Priorities.

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New Music

If you are music section leader take a look at the latest releases on the SP&S website.

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Sing to the Lord Children's Voices Songs Unpacked

Imagine if your group lived out the message of each song you sang! This resource unpacks the meaning behind each song through activities, prayers and challenges.

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Discover More

Resources to connect with your local community during the summer.

Ideas and resources to explore different ways to worship this summer.

A range of resources to encourage you to focus on your wellbeing and rest this summer.