Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Epiphany +4 Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 1 Corinthians 13:1-13Luke 4:21-30 Call to Worship (from Psalm 71) One: Come! Let’s gather our minds and hearts to worship God.Many: God is a rock of refuge in the land of anxiety where some languish,One: refuge from the grasp of the cruel, where many fight COVID,Many: refuge […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Epiphany 3 Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21 Call to Worship (inspired by Luke 4:14-21)One: The Spirit of the Lord!Many: Come! Let’s tune our hearts and minds to the Spirit.One: The Spirit anoints Jesus’ followers.Many: That’s US! We are Jesus’ followers.One: The Spirit of the Lord promises good news […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Epiphany 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. remembranceIsaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 36:5-10 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 2:1-11 Call to Worship (inspired by Psalm 36, from The Message)One: Rejoice! God’s love pours over us and all creation!Many: How eager we are to be filled with God’s banquet,One: to taste the wonder of God’s spring […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving First Sunday after EpiphanyBaptism of Jesus Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29 Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Call to Worship (from Isaiah 43) One: Welcome to this time of worship, where we hear Good News! Many: We claim this truth: God has called us by name. We belong to God! One: Nothing will […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Epiphany Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany! These Epiphany Sunday resources open the way to recognize the “manifestation” or “showing” of Jesus as holy. In Matthew 2, we hear the story of travellers from the east bringing gifts to Jesus. Consider inviting the congregation to […]
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 4 Micah 5:2-5a Luke 1:47-55 Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45, (46-55) The last Sunday of Advent gives us opportunity to focus on Mary, and on her “Magnificat”. There are many musical settings for this song of praise. Even if you have special music planned (vocal or instrumental), you might […]
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 […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Advent 2 Malachi 3:1-4Luke 1:68-79 Philippians 1:3-11Luke 3:1-6 Continue to grow your Advent decorations, perhaps adding poinsettias, or additional banners, and lighting the second Advent candle. If you are lighting a traditional wreath (3 purple, 1 pink), remember the pink candle is lit at the ½ way point in […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Advent 1 Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25:1-10 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 Be prepared to announce (with colors, banners, an Advent wreath or a single candle) the beginning of a new season and a new Christian year. In this season, worship resources will include suggestions for lighting an Advent wreath […]
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