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Justin and the Knights of Valour: Defend the Good and the Just

Assembly Objective: 

  • How do we find a good ambition for want we can achieve in life? This assembly explores the biblical parable of the talents and considers how we can use our talents to help others.

Film:

  • Justin and the Knights of Valour (eOne, 2013) certificate PG. Click here to buy the DVD online.

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The Lorax: Time to Say Thanks

Assembly Objective: 

  • Why is it important to give thanks for the past and think about our actions in the future? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about having thankful hearts. (Particularly suitable for the American festival of Thanksgiving.)

Film:

  • The Lorax (Universal Pictures, 2012) certificate U. Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Despicable Me 2: Share the love

Assembly Objective:

  • Why do emotions such as fear or happiness spread so readily? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about sharing love. (Particularly suitable for Valentine’s Day).

Film:

  • Despicable Me 2 (Universal, 2013) certificate U. Click here to buy the DVD online.

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The Incredibles: Three in One

Assembly Objective:

  • Why do some Christians celebrate St Patrick’s Day? This assembly explores the life of St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, considering his teaching on the Christian concept of God as Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Film:

  • The Incredibles (Disney Pixar, 2004) Certificate U. Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Up: Power to Live

Assembly Objective:

  • Why do we celebrate Pentecost?  This assembly looks at this Christian festival, examining the idea of the unexpected power of the Holy Spirit demonstrated on the day of Pentecost.

Film: 

  • Up (Disney Pixar, 2009) certificate U. Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2: A Bully Turned Friend

Assembly Objective: 

  • Can bullies become friends? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about how to treat our enemies.

Film: 

  • Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013, Sony Pictures Animation) certificate U. Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Hugo: A Child Has To Belong Somewhere

Assembly Objective:

  • What would it be like to feel all alone in the world? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about what it means to ‘belong’.

Film:

  • Hugo (Entertainment Film Distributors, 2011) certificate U. Click here to buy the DVD online.

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WALL-E: It’s the Little Things

Assembly Objective: 

  • What can we learn from the life of St. David, the patron saint of Wales? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about how little things can make a big difference. This assembly is particularly suitable for use on St. David’s Day (1 March).

Film:

  • WALL-E (Disney Pixar, 2008) certificate U. Click here to buy the DVD online.

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The Lego Movie: Love is all

Assembly Objective: 

  • What should we do when we worry about fitting in, being liked by people and being happy? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about the most important things in life, which can be summed up in one word: love.

Film:

  • The Lego Movie (Warner Bros, 2014, certificate U), click here to buy the DVD online.

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Frozen: Love Will Thaw

Assembly Objective: 

  • How can we deal with difficult emotions, such as fear? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that love takes away fear.

Film: 

  • Frozen (Walt Disney, 2013) certificate PG. Click here to buy the DVD online.

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