DIY Living Cross - Easter Sunday Activity

This is a Part 2 for our Good Friday activity, be sure to read the first steps at our first part of this activity: https://www.makingwaves.cc/2020/04/diy-passion-cross-good-friday-activity.html

Given the circumstances of COVID-19, many of us are seeking out ways to build community in a way that feels familiar. Since we are unable to physically be with one another, it is incumbent upon us to come up with other avenues for creative spiritual expression. 

Personally, I am a huge fan of the Living Cross every Easter. I love seeing thee flowers placed upon the brutal tree and it becomes a stark reminder of life in spite of death. This activity allows us to experience that from the safety of social distancing. 

If you are interested in taking part in this activity, here is the step-by-step process that we followed for this community-building activity.

How To Make The DIY Living Cross

1. Return to the old rugged cross. This is a two-part project, so we need to return to our cross from Good Friday made of sticks. While this isn't an absolute essential for any late-comers, it is ideal that we are able to see the transition from death to life that this would allow.

2. Go outside (once more, praise God!). It is good for our congregants to be able to get outside during this time. Fresh air is very much an essential service and should be encouraged. 

3. Gather flowers and greenery. Be safe with this, as there are some forms of greenery and flowers that might flare up some allergic reactions. Sticks with wildlife you are familiar with and always wash your hands before touching your face. I found that a healthy mixture of green and color was nice and that different shapes and sizes accent things well.

4. Rejoice! How you do this is totally up to you, but consider a good poem, song or prayer for this time. This is the culmination of the Good News. Christ is risen! This is a time to celebrate. 

5. Share with others. As was mentioned last time, this is a communal activity, so once your cross is completed, it is necessary to post it online in your church group so as to maximize the communal presence. For us, we are planning to share the crosses to our Facebook page by having people tag our page and use the hashtag #ChristconquersCOVID. A bit cheeky, but also truly memorable and powerfully true. This is vital: we aren't doing this for ourselves alone but instead as a community together.

Let us know how your cross turned out! I hope that you managed to have a wonderful and life-giving Easter Sunday. I know times are strange, but we must continue forth with the boldness of Christ.

Be blessed, Wavemakers.