Category: Lectionary

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Pentecost +2 Genesis 12:1-9Psalm 33:1-12 Romans 4:13-25Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Call to Worship  (in response to Psalm 33) One: Rejoice in the Lord!          We’ve come to praise the Lord, singing a new song. (If you can learn this ahead, use Chalice Praise #81, “Your Love, O God,” as a congregational “new song” […]

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving Pentecost +1 Genesis 1:1 – 2:4aPsalm 82 Corinthians 13:11-13Matthew 28:16-20 Call to Worship  (in response to Psalm 8) One: Gathered to worship God, Creator of the stars and all of life,Many: we lift our hands and hearts to praise God, whose glory           is greater than all the […]

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving Pentecost! Acts 2:1-21 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 John 20:19-23 Call to Worship One:  We’re gathered to celebrate Pentecost JOY,         grateful God still pours out the Spirit on all flesh!Many:  We celebrate, for our sons and our daughters shall prophesy!One:  Some will see visions, and others, dream dreams.Many:  In […]

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving 7th Sunday of Easter Acts 1:6-14Psalm 68:1-10, 32-351 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11John 17:1-11 Call to Worship  (in response to Psalm 68) One:  Today we sing out the words of the Psalmist:Many:  Awesome is God who gives power and strength to people.One:  Blessed be God!  Let’s tell the story!Many: […]

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving 6th Sunday of EasterActs 17:22-31Psalm 66:8-201 Peter 3:13-22John 14:15-21 Call to Worship  (in response to Psalm 66) One:  Come and hear! I will tell you what God has done.Many:  God has listened, and heard our prayers!One:  We rejoice, for God’s steadfast love lifts us up.Many: Even when we’ve […]

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving 5th Sunday of EasterActs 7:55-60Psalm 31:1-5, 15-161 Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14 Call to Worship  (in response to Psalm 31) One:  In challenging times, we turn to God, our rock and our refuge.Many:  Our lives are in God’s hands – the One who will still our fears.One:  We can […]

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving 4th Sunday of EasterActs 7:55-60Psalm 31:1-5, 15-161 Peter 2:2-10John 14:1-14 Call to Worship  (in response to 1 Peter 2) One:  Join together as one voice!Many: We are many but we speak together.One:  Let’s praise God in harmony!Many: We are many, and sing in parts that make up […]

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and GivingApril 19, 2026Easter +3 Acts 2:14a, 36-41Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 1 Peter 1:17-23 Luke 24:13-35 Call to Worship  (adapted from Psalm 116)One: Come!  Let’s share our love for God, who hears us.Many:  God leans in to hear our pleas!One:  Together, let’s offer our hearts and minds.Many:  Let’s call on the […]

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving 2nd Sunday of EasterActs 2:14a, 22-32Psalm 161 Peter 1:3-9John 20:19-31 Call to Worship  (inspired by Easter and by Psalm 16) One:  Alleluia! Christ is risen!Many:  Alleluia! New life opens before us, and our hearts are glad!One:  Our resurrecting God continues to breathe new life into all creation.Many:  Our loving God shows […]

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Resurrection Day!Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-18  Call to Worship   One: The tomb is empty!Many: Sound the trumpet!           (1 trumpet plays 2 measures of Christ the Lord, Chalice Hymnal #216)One: The Lord is risen!Many: Sound the trumpets!         (2 trumpets play measures 5 and 6 of Christ the Lord, CH […]