The Christian BSL Time Capsule

Welcome to The Time Capsule. This special section is home to prayers, reflections, music, and resources that were created for specific moments in our shared past, such as prayers following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, or resources developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. While these items may not reflect current events, they remain here as a valuable record of our journey, offering a space for remembrance, reflection, and understanding of how faith guided us through significant times. We hope you find this archive a source of encouragement and a reminder of God’s faithfulness through all seasons.

A prayer in British Sign Language following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II

A prayer in British Sign Language (BSL) following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II

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A prayer in British Sign Language following the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

A prayer in British Sign Language (BSL) following the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

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Rise Up and Serve in BSL – A new anthem for the Platinum Jubilee

In 2022, after 70 years of service, Her Majesty The Queen becomes the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee.

To celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee HOPE Together and partners commissioned song writers Graham Kendrick, Mal Pope and the contemporary worship band Rend Collective to write Rise Up and Serve.

Christian BSL are delighted to have provided the BSL translation and captions for Rise Up and Serve.

You can download the lyrics sheet, the sheet music, and more from: theplatinumjubilee.com/sing

Rise Up and Serve is performed by The Commonwealth Choir, and it was translated into British Sign Language and signed by Deaf Christian interpreter Helen Cottingham.

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) – prayer in British Sign Language

Today, on the 16th of June 2020, we have a new prayer and reflection on the COVID-19 pandemic to share with your friends, families, and congregations. Join us in prayer during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic. A prayer led in British Sign Language, to support you in your praying, and to share with friends, family, and neighbours.

On the 18th March 2020 we released our first prayer in BSL. A prayer about the COVID-19 pandemic. 12 weeks later and our lives and the world have been changed by the pandemic in ways we could not have imagined. During this time of anxiety, confusion, sadness, and challenge we have hope in Jesus Christ.

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