{"title":"Magazines","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"roots-children-youth-magazine-issue-145-september-october-2026","title":"Roots Children \u0026 Youth Magazine issue 145: September-October 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our September\/October issue where we journey with Moses and the Israelites, from the first Passover to Moses’ glimpse of Canaan, as we survey Moses’ incredible legacy. If your group is coming back after a break, you may like to get them up to speed with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoses’ birth story\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehis encounter with God at the burning bush (covered in our July-August issue). Use the \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful colour artworks\u003c\/strong\u003e (10 in total, created by our talented illustrator Michelle Barnett) to continue building the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoses timeline. Featured throughout this issue, these insightful pictures will help children to visualise the key elements of Moses’ story. There’s also a new drama\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Promise made, promise kept’\u003c\/strong\u003e which draws Moses’ story to a close.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScripture in context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereminds us that Moses’ life points to Jesus. And, in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you don’t need to pass over the Passover with kids\u003c\/strong\u003e, Dr Jared Neusch encourages us to keep going with these trickier lectionary passages as we try and build up Biblical literacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor young people and adults, there’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Vibrations? – a Discovering God resource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexploring how Christians can respond to secular views such as Manifestation and the Law of Attraction. And we offer an intergenerational harvest resource –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHygge Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e – helping to share the warmth of God’s light with your community during ‘cosy season’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the new academic year being a time of transition for children and young people, Roots have a series of beautiful\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edownloadable prayer cards\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to offer support and inspiration to all those facing change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay God continue to bless you in your vital ministry with children and young people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePam\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePam Elliott,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChildren \u0026amp; Youth Senior Editor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 - 12 September 2026  Get ready for God\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 18:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExodus 12:1-14\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 149; Romans 13.8-14; Matthew 18.15-20\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13 - 19 September 2026  Go with God\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 19:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExodus 14:19-31\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 114; Romans 14.1-12; Matthew 18.21-35\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 - 26 September 2026  Enough!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 20:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExodus 16:2-15\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 105:1-6,37-45; Philippians 1.21-30; Matthew 20.1-16\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e27 September – 3 October 2026  Moses the middleman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 21:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExodus 17.1-7\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 78:1-4,12-16; Philippians 2.1-13; Matthew 21.23-32\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 - 10 October 2026  A God to honour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 22:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExodus 20:1-4,7-9,12-20\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 19; Philippians 3.4b-14; Matthew 21.33-46\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e11 - 17 October 2026  What kind of God?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 23:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExodus 32:1-14\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 106:1-6,19-23; Philippians 4.1-9; Matthew 22.1-14\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 - 24 October 2026  In God’s presence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 24:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExodus 33:12-23\u003c\/strong\u003e; 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And there are two sets of Bread \u0026amp; Wine Communion Prayers that go particularly well with two of the weekly resources and have matching titles:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnough!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA God to honour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the UK, we are entering Autumn, and many will hold harvest celebrations over the coming weeks. The importance of the land is central to our rural communities all year round, and so Roots is in the process of producing resources for five agricultural celebrations. You can read about them in our introductory article\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eReconnecting communities to the land\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. These service plans are designed to be used by rural and urban communities alike, helping us all to connect with God’s creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo celebrate the cosier elements of this season we have a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHygge Harvest resource\u003c\/strong\u003e. This could work well as a one-off session, or the activities could be used across a series of weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrises in our communities are a sad reality of life. Unpredictable and often having long-lasting effects, it can be hard for church leaders to know how to respond.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Van Der Hart shares thoughtfully on how churches can offer immediate and long-term support in the darkest of times\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, finally, in the latest article for our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReimagining Evangelism\u003c\/strong\u003e series, \u003cstrong\u003eJustin Brierly discusses the surprising decline in New Atheism\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hope these resources provide enriching worship for you and your churches in the coming weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelen Bearn,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorship Together Senior Editor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 - 12 September 2026  Get ready for God\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 18:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExodus 12:1-14\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 149; Romans 13.8-14; Matthew 18.15-20\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13 - 19 September 2026  Go with God\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 19:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExodus 14:19-31\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 114; Romans 14.1-12; Matthew 18.21-35\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 - 26 September 2026  Enough!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 20:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExodus 16:2-15\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 105:1-6,37-45; Philippians 1.21-30; Matthew 20.1-16\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e27 September – 3 October 2026  Moses the middleman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 21:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExodus 17.1-7\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 78:1-4,12-16; Philippians 2.1-13; Matthew 21.23-32\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 - 10 October 2026  A God to honour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 22:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExodus 20:1-4,7-9,12-20\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 19; Philippians 3.4b-14; Matthew 21.33-46\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e11 - 17 October 2026  What kind of God?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 23:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExodus 32:1-14\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 106:1-6,19-23; Philippians 4.1-9; Matthew 22.1-14\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 - 24 October 2026  In God’s presence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 24:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExodus 33:12-23\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 99; 1 Thessalonians 1.1-10; Matthew 22.15-22\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 - 31 October 2026  Living legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 25:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeuteronomy 34:1-12\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 90:1-6,13-17; 1 Thessalonians 2.1-8; Matthew 22.34-46\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roots for Churches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62434603598211,"sku":"AAA145","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0717\/3763\/files\/WT145coverShopifysquare.png?v=1787331681"},{"product_id":"roots-children-and-youth-magazine-issue-146-november-december-2026","title":"Roots Children \u0026 Youth Magazine issue 146: November-December 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our November\/December edition of Children \u0026amp; Youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur weekly materials start with an outline for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Saints Day (which falls on a Sunday this year)\u003c\/strong\u003e, where we consider what it might mean to live our whole lives in worship. We continue to think about our commitment to God as we look at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoshua’s covenant between God and the Israelites\u003c\/strong\u003e. We then explore\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeborah’s example of how to receive from God\u003c\/strong\u003e, before we reflect on the idea of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGod as our Shepherd in Ezekiel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we move into Lectionary Year B , we pick up the familiar New Testament Advent readings; our themes include remembering to watch and wait for Christ’s coming, heeding prophetic voices today, and appreciating Mary’s wonder at the news of her special, God-given role. There’s a new Advent drama\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s it all about?\u003c\/strong\u003e, exploring what really matters at Christmas, which would work well for a carol service or similar occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr Mark Griffiths helps us explore how young people can share their faith in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating confident Christians\u003c\/strong\u003e. And we have two brand new seasonal resources that can be used for mission and outreach – an all-age\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristingle service\u003c\/strong\u003e and a ‘safari supper’\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosada journey\u003c\/strong\u003e for youth groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we are pleased to announce that both the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniting Church in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Synod of Victoria and Tasmania) and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaptist Union of Great Britain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehave now officially joined the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eecumenical partnership. We are delighted to be able to help resource more churches in Australia and the UK, and we look forward to learning more from each other as we collaborate further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pray that these materials will be a blessing to you and all those you serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePam Elliott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChildren \u0026amp; Youth Senior Editor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 - 7 November 2026  Whole life worth-ship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Saints Day:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevelation 7.9-17\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 34.1-10,22; 1 John 3.1-3; Matthew 5.1-12\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 - 14 November 2026  Looking back, looking forward\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 27:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoshua 24:1-3a,14-25\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18; Matthew 25.1-13\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 - 21 November 2026  Ready to receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 28:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJudges 4:1-7\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 123; 1 Thessalonians 5.1-11; Matthew 25.14-30\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22 - 28 November 2026  Perspectives on power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChrist the King:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEzekiel 34.11-16,20-24\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 100; Ephesians 1.15-23; Matthew 25.31-46\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e29 November – 5 December 2026   Wait, watchers!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdvent 1: Isaiah 64.1-9; 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In\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe gift of Christmas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, Tracey Messenger shares some engaging and creative events for churches to try this year, and Naomi Light's article\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupporting marriages at Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egives helpful insights on how we can support relationships during this often busy and stressful season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Reimagining Evangelism series concludes with an article entitled:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDigital engagement\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Christmas can be a great time for churches to promote events online, but this article also highlights the opportunities there are through the digital space to connect and encourage those exploring faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking ahead, many African churches will be seeing in the New Year with a watchnight service of prayer.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrayerfully stepping from today into tomorrow\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a resource to help you plan a watchnight service, full of creative ways to look back at 2026 and look forward with prayer for the coming year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we are pleased to welcome the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniting Church in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Synod of Victoria and Tasmania) as one of our new Roots’ partners; also, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaptist Union of Great Britain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehave now officially joined the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eecumenical partnership. We are delighted to be able to help resource more churches with these partnerships, and look forward to learning more from each other as we collaborate further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWishing you a time of much wonder and encouragement in your churches over these months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelen Bearn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorship Together Senior Editor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 - 7 November 2026  Whole life worth-ship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Saints Day:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevelation 7.9-17\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 34.1-10,22; 1 John 3.1-3; Matthew 5.1-12\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 - 14 November 2026  Looking back, looking forward\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 27:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoshua 24:1-3a,14-25\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18; Matthew 25.1-13\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 - 21 November 2026  Ready to receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper 28:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJudges 4:1-7\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 123; 1 Thessalonians 5.1-11; Matthew 25.14-30\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22 - 28 November 2026  Perspectives on power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChrist the King:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEzekiel 34.11-16,20-24\u003c\/strong\u003e; Psalm 100; Ephesians 1.15-23; Matthew 25.31-46\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e29 November – 5 December 2026   Wait, watchers!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdvent 1: Isaiah 64.1-9; Psalm 80.1-7,17-19; 1 Corinthians 1.3-9;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark 13.24-37\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-12 December 2026  Recognising prophetic voices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdvent 2: Isaiah 40.1-11; Psalm 85.1-2,8-13; 2 Peter 3.8-15a;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark 1.1-8\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13 - 19 December 2026  Choosing to rejoice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdvent 3: Isaiah 61.1-4,8-11; 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuke 1.46b-55 (Magnificat)\u003c\/strong\u003e; John 1.6-8,19-28\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 - 26 December 2026   Wondering love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdvent 4: 2 Samuel 7.1-11,16; Psalm 89.1-4,19-26; Romans 16.25-27;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuke 1.26-38\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 December 2026  Christmas Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristmas Day:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuke 2.1-14,(15-20)\u003c\/strong\u003e; Isaiah 9.2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2.11-14\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weekDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e27 December 2026 – 2 January 2027  A place in God’s household\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristmas 1: Isaiah 61.10-62.3; Psalm 148;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalatians 4.4-7\u003c\/strong\u003e; Luke 2.22-40\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roots for Churches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62435057893763,"sku":"AAA146","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0717\/3763\/files\/WT146coverShopifysquare.png?v=1787336463"},{"product_id":"roots-children-youth-magazine-issue-147-january-february-2027","title":"Roots Children \u0026 Youth Magazine issue 147: January-February 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our January\/February edition of Children and Youth – and the 25th year of Roots! 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Throughout this year we will be sharing some of the story of Roots and how Roots continues to resource churches of all shapes and sizes. See page 3 for an insight into how Roots first began. As part of the 25 year celebrations we are running a photo competition, with free subscription prizes to be won.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2027 also sees us start some new article series. Our first is on \u003cstrong\u003eIntercultural Church\u003c\/strong\u003e, exploring the Biblical basis and importance of embracing the rich diversity God has intended for the Church. See our first article on page 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the increased interest in spirituality that seems to be happening in many urban and rural contexts, churches are often grappling with questions about how to help those from nonreligious backgrounds explore faith. In response to this, Roots is producing a series of \u003cstrong\u003eDiscovering God\u003c\/strong\u003e resources that provide all-age session plans on topics such as \u003cstrong\u003e‘How do I find purpose?’\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e ‘Who is the Holy Spirit?’ \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e‘Is this all there is?’ \u003c\/strong\u003eOur first in the series, \u003cstrong\u003e‘Who is Jesus?’\u003c\/strong\u003e is on page 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, it’s worth highlighting that we have several Common Worship variations for the lectionary in these two months. For both 24 January (Epiphany 3) and 31 January (2nd before Lent) we have created a full service plan. 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