Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Epiphany +2Isaiah 49:1-7Psalm 40:1-11 1 Corinthians 1:1-9John 1:29-42 Call to Worship (inspired by Ps. 40 and the Epiphany theme of light)One: Gathered for worship, we rejoice, for God lifts us up from life’s mud and mire.Many: We’re here to say and sing and even shout our praise!One: God gives us a new song […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Baptism of JesusIsaiah 42:1-9Psalm 29Acts 10:34-43Matthew 3:13-17 Note: These resources were originally posted for January 8, 2023. If you’re going to focus on baptism today, consider which Chalice Hymnal hymns you might use throughout the service (specifically, check out #363-378). Consider asking some of your oldest members […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Epiphany +1Isaiah 42:1-9Psalm 29Acts 10:34-43Matthew 3:13-17 Call to Worship (inspired by Psalm 29)One: This is our time to sing of God’s glory and strength.Many: We’re eager to worship the Lord whose voice is full of majesty.One: The Lord’s voice flashes, like summer lightning,Many: and resounds like vigorous wind.One: May our Lord give strength […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and GivingEpiphany Sunday Isaiah 60:1-6Psalm 72:1-13Ephesians 3:1-12Matthew 2:1-12 Call to Worship (From Isaiah 60)(Invite people to stand for the call to worship and the opening prayer.) One: Arise! Shine! For your light has come.Many: The glory of the Lord rests on all of us!One: So today we stand up as we praise the Lord.Many: Look! Our hearts rejoice […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Christmas 1AIsaiah 63:7-9Psalm 148Hebrews 2:10-18Matthew 2:13-23 Call to Worship One: Glory to God!Many: We gather to sing our joy, for Jesus is born once more!One: With all who claim the name “Christian,” we celebrate Good News:Many: “Fear not! Emmanuel is God-with-us.“ALL: So let us worship God! Lighting the Advent WreathIf you have been lighting […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Advent IV Isaiah 7:10-16Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19Romans 1:1-7Matthew 1:18-25 This is the fourth Sunday of Advent. Many congregations will be eager to move on to Christmas Eve (and Christmas Day, for some). However, those are still to come. Today we’re nearly to the end of expectant waiting. Today we’re still counting down […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Advent IIIIsaiah 35:1-10Luke 1:47-55James 5:7-10Matthew 11:2-11 This is the third Sunday of Advent, traditionally known as “JOY” Sunday. If you’re lighting an Advent wreath, this is the day to light the pink candle – a visual reminder we’re half-way through Advent. It’s a good day to joyfully celebrate how we are […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Advent II Isaiah 11:1-10Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12 Call to Worship (inspired by Isaiah 11)One: We’re waiting for One who is coming.Many: Why wait for someone when we don’t know how long to wait?One: We wait in anticipation, for the Coming One is filled with God’s Spirit.Many: A spirit of wisdom and […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Advent IIsaiah 2:1-5Psalm 122Romans 13:11-14Matthew 24:36-44 Today begins the season of Advent. It’s the first Sunday of a whole new liturgical year, so these resources include ideas for celebrating “New Year’s Day.” While commercial settings have had Christmas décor up since Halloween (or before!), in Christian settings, we […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Pentecost +24Reign of Christand Thanksgiving Sunday Jeremiah 23:1-6Luke 1:68-79 Colossians 1:11-20Luke 23:33-43 Call to Worship (in response to Luke 1)One: In a season with growing hours of dark, Zechariah sings,Many: “by the mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us.”One: God will give light to those who […]
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