With Christmas only around the corner, you are encouraged to have a look at the resources offered by ALTERnativity.
ALTERnativity wants to:
Rediscover the values of the Magnificat.
Remember the simplicity and meaning of the Incarnation, with the freedom, joy and peace that is offered in the coming of the Messiah.
Resist the excesses of consumerism, which cause some to incur unpayable debts and stress to many.
The aims include:
· Taking a fresh look at the Bible story and drawing out the underlying meaning and values.
· Looking for ways in which worship can more readily reflect the reality of the first Christmas.
· Listening to the pressures people experience and working together to find ALTERnatives.
· Helping ourselves and others understand the implications of excessive consumerism, both environmentally and for people across the world.
· Exploring practical ways in which we can simplify the celebration so that it becomes more sustainable – at a personal level, at a global level and environmentally.
For further details see http://www.alternativity.org.uk/.