One of the ways which we as a Diocese are exploring, in order to communicate most effectively with the spirituality of our young people, is in giving experiences of "Ancient-Modern Worship". Below you can download a range of PDF documents looking at the basic principles behind new approaches to ancient traditions. 

Exodus

On 16th October 2004 we held a pre-World Youth Day alternative worship event called Exodus, at Christ the Cornerstone, Milton Keynes. Some 190 people attended and interacted with prayer stations that followed the story of Exodus, the journey to the Promised Land.

If you would like to try out any of these stations with your young people, see our downloads below that explain the concept, what materials and resources we used and where to possibly find them. In some instances we have included prayers for reflections, instructions and action cards. 
Downloads:
The Burning Bush
Choose Life
Moses on the Mountain
Parting of the Red Sea
The Golden Calf
Wandering in the Desert
Wandering in the Desert Road Signs
Water from the Rock
Water from the Rock Prayers
 

The Vigil
Below you can download ideas we used at 'The Vigil' an alternative worship event held at Northampton Cathedral in 2004 to welcome the World Youth Day Cross as it travelled around the UK. 
Downloads
Ancient - Modern Worship, A Guide (210 KB)
Making a Rosary using beads
Making a Rosary using chain and Rosary Cards
Question Cards
Question Tree Additional Questions
Praying with Clay
Reconciliation Card