Assembly Objective:
What is God Like? This assembly explores the question of the existence of God, and considers a biblical view of God’s character as the creator of all people who loves each human being on the planet. Continue reading
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One Life
Assembly Objective:
What can ordinary people do in the face of suffering? This assembly explores the idea that one individual taking action in response to evil can impact the lives of generations to come. It also invites students to consider the story of the Good Samaritan as a blueprint for a Christian response to the suffering of others. Continue reading
Wish: What is Prayer?
Assembly Objective:
What is prayer? This assembly explores the concept of God as a Father who loves his children and who wants the best for them. It examines the idea that prayer is a means of communicating with God rather than a set of wishes that may or may not be granted on a whim. It gives space for pupils to reflect on how they view God and prayer. Continue reading
Wonka: How do we respond to personal attack?
Assembly Objective:
How do we respond to people who don’t like us? This assembly explores injustice, revenge and forgiveness from a biblical perspective, and creates space for pupils to examine their own responses and strategies for dealing with situations where they are treated unfairly. Continue reading
Wonka: Can we imagine a world of fairness?
Learning Objectives:
- Consider the complexity and unfairness in global supply chains, particularly with reference to the chocolate trade.
- Understand the Bible’s teaching on wealth and poverty, particularly with regard to the fair treatment of workers.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Assembly Objective:
Why do we need other people? This assembly examines the idea that human flourishing requires more than the basics of survival and, from a biblical perspective, explores Jesus’ teaching on how love for other people is a demonstration of the church and a sign of good community. Continue reading
Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse
Assembly Objective:
Does God understand our pain? How do the difficulties and loss that we face in life help shape our character? This assembly invites students to consider how common universal experiences offer us a chance to empathise with others. Through the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, students will consider Christian teaching on suffering and death. Suitable for use at Easter. Continue reading
The Fabelmans: How Jesus used parables to teach and disciple
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding of how stories are used to teach as well as entertain
- Comprehension of the Bible as a source of stories that teach about the kingdom of God
- Awareness of Jesus’ use of parables
- Consideration of how Jesus’ parables impact modern ethical thought
Top Gun Maverick: Who decides whether technological advance is morally right?
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the role of warfare in technological advance.
- Awareness of moral and ethical considerations in technological development.
- Understand a Christian approach to questions of ethics and morality in conflict.
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Assembly Objective:
If given the chance to start again, would we choose to wipe away our past? Are our relationships contingent on life going smoothly, or can we trust that our friendships and family relationships will stand our mistakes? This assembly invites students to consider how they respond to life’s uncertainties and their own mistakes. Through the words of a psalm about God’s love and forgiveness, students will reflect on Christian teaching on fresh beginnings, and on the importance of forgiveness in relationships. Continue reading
Ethos Education 