Category: Lectionary Based Worship Resources

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Epiphany +6Exodus 24:12-18Psalm 2 or Psalm 992 Peter 1:16-21Matthew 17:1-9 “The Transfiguration is a foretaste of the glory of Resurrection, a revelation of Jesus’ divinity that has been hidden, yet is no less real. The Transfiguration does not erase Jesus’ humanity but demonstrates the union of full humanity and […]

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyIsaiah 58:1-9a, (9b-12)Psalm 112:1-9, (10)1 Corinthians 2:1-12, (13-16)Matthew 5:13-20 Call to Worship  (inspired by Isaiah 58)One:  Welcome to worship!           Here we seek to let our light break forth like the dawn.Many:  Here we come to call, trusting the Lord will answer.One:  Here we’re welcome to cry for help, believing […]

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Epiphany +4Micah 6:1-8Psalm 151 Corinthians 1:18-31Matthew 5:1-12 Call to Worship  (inspired by Psalm 15)One:  Giving thanks to God, we’re eager to act out our faith.Many:  We want to do what is right, and speak what is true.One:  Today we choose to walk blamelessly and do what is right.Many:  This day we will […]

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Epiphany +3Isaiah 9:1-4Psalm 27:1, 4-91 Corinthians 1:10-18 Matthew 4:12-23 Call to Worship  (inspired by Psalm 27)One:  Come!  Let’s praise the Lord, who is our light and our salvation!Many:  Who is it we should fear when we know           the Lord is “the stronghold of our lives”?One:  We’re gathered to sing and make melody to the […]

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 […]

Worship 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 […]

Worship 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 […]

Worship 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 […]

Worship 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 […]