Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving Lent 4C Joshua 5:9-12 Psalm 32 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Call to Worship (inspired by Psalm 32) Voice 1: Deep within us, we know God yearns for us to be whole and healthy, yet we all have broken places in us. When we try to […]
Read moreWorship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving Lent 3C Isaiah 55:1-9 Psalm 63:1-8 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9 Call to Worship (from Isaiah 55) (in 1 voice): Our God will have mercy on all who come into God’s presence. Even when our thoughts and actions take us away, the Lord will pardon those who turn […]
Read moreWorship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving Lent 2C Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Psalm 27 Philippians 3:17 – 4:1 Luke 13:31-35 During all six weeks of Lent, the call to worship in these resources will be designed for one or two voices. The opening prayer will be framed in a more penitential voice, as […]
Read moreWorship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving Lent 1C Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16Romans 10:8b-13 Luke 4:1-13 For the Sunday of Lent, these resources will include a call to worship in one or two voices, and an opening prayer which has a more somber, confessional tone. Consider introducing purple paraments and a more pensive […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Transfiguration Sunday This is the final Sunday following Epiphany, and the last before Lent: Transfiguration Sunday. All three synoptic gospels tell a story of Peter, James, and John accompanying Jesus to the top of a holy mountain. There, before their eyes, Jesus is transfigured, changed, becoming […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Epiphany +7 Genesis 45:3-11,15 Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 Luke 6:27-38 Call to Worship (inspired by Psalm 37) One: Be still and know; wait patiently for God. Many: All who wait for the Lord will enjoy rich blessings. One: We’re gathered to take […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Epiphany +6 Jeremiah 17:5-10 Psalm 1 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Luke 6:17-26 Call to Worship (from Psalm 1) (consider using this image from Australia: These are cabbage tree palms and other trees growing in the Finke River Gorge in Central Australia. This is desert country with trees […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Epiphany +5 Isaiah 6:1-8, (9-13)Psalm 1381 Corinthians 15:1-11Luke 5:1-11 Call to Worship (from Psalm 138) One: God’s steadfast love endures forever!Many: With whole hearts, we give thanks to God.One: We come to praise God, singing the wonder of God’s way.Many: In troubled times, we’re preserved from our enemies. One: God’s purposes will […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Christmas 1 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 Psalm 148 Colossians 3:12-17 Luke 2:41-52 Call to Worship (adapted from Psalm 148) One: Praise the Lord!Many: From the skies, from the highest heavens, praise the Lord!One: The Lord established the sun and moon, so we praise the Lord.Many: Not only the earth, but all people, […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Advent 3 Zephaniah 3:14-20 Isaiah 12:2-6 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18 Traditionally, this Advent 3 Sunday is known as Gaudate (Joy) Sunday. It marks the mid-way point in this Advent season. Continue to grow your Advent decorations,perhaps by inviting people to add an ornament or a Chrismon to the chancel […]
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