Worship and Assemblies
Welcome to our worship and assemblies page!
Our Christian value this half term is
(noun)
1. No violence
'freedom from war and violence, especially when people live and work together happily without disagreements'
example:
'Now that the war is over may there be a lasting peace between our nations.'
2. Calm
'the state of not being interrupted or annoyed by worry, noise, problems or unwanted actions'
example:
'He says he's at peace when he's walking in the mountains.'
(Cambridge dictionary)
Have a think...
What does peace feel like?
Do you have a peaceful place?
Why is peace between nations important?
What does Remembrance Day teach us about peace?
What does the first Christmas teach us about peace?
In the Bible, we learn that we can find peace when we turn to God:
God sent His son to the world as a helpless baby on the very first Christmas. Jesus grew up and taught us how we should live and treat each other. He taught us how to live in peace.
At this time of year there are two events which remind us about the importance of peace.
The first is Remembrance Day.
On Remembrance Day - the 11th November - we hold a 2 minute silence at 11am to remember all of the soldiers who fought and lost their lives so that we could live freely and in peace. People wear poppies as a symbol of remembrance.
The second event that reminds us about the importance of peace is Christmas (25th December).
Christians believe that God sent His son to the world as a helpless baby on the very first Christmas. Jesus wasn't just a helpless baby though. In the Bible, Jesus is described as being the 'prince of peace'. He taught us how we should live our lives trusting in God and how we should treat each other with love, kindness and peace.
Click on the links below to find our more about Remembrance Day and the very first Christmas:
Cbeebies 'poppies' reflection animation:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/watch/poppies
What is Remembrance Day? BBC Newsround:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/av/67336182
Remembrance Day: Why it's important. BBC Newsround:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/34756444
CBeebies Nativity Story:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/watch/presenters-nativity-story
BBC Bitesize: The Christian story of the first Christmas
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/articles/z7fp382
BBC Bitesize: What is Christmas?
Please keep an eye on the school newsletters and Jotter notices for up to date information on our Christmas events in school!
