Liturgy and worship aids
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2016 Liturgical Colors | Presbyterian Planning Calendar
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Planning Calendar
2016 Liturgical Colors from the 2015-2016 Presbyterian Planning Calendar.
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2015 Peace & Global Witness Minute for Mission - Syria
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Special Offerings
Use this minute for mission to tell the story of how the Peace & Global Witness Offering will affect Syrian refugees.
Through our gifts, we join in God's mission of peace and reconciliation.
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2015 Christmas Joy Offering Minutes for Mission
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Special Offerings
Use these minutes for mission to promote the Christmas Joy Offering in your congregation.
- The Tradition of Living for Others (Racial Ethnic Schools and Colleges)
- Nurturing Seeds of Faith (Racial Ethnic Schools and Colleges)
- Standing with One Another (Board of Pensions)
- The Healing Spirit (Board of Pensions)
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2015 Domestic Violence Awareness Resources: Saturday People
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—PHEWA
Presbyterians Against Domestic Violence Network (PADVN), one of the 10 networks of the Presbyterian Health, Education and Welfare Association (PHEWA), urges Presbyterians to be agents of healing by collaborating with our community allies in ending the violence. The church, bringing a faith perspective to this collaboration, has a unique voice in this effort. We offer here worship and awareness resources to assist in your own observances, in October and throughout the year.
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The Things That Make for Peace: the complete Bible study
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Peacemaking Program
The Things That Make for Peace is a five-week adult study for small or large groups to be used during A Season of Peace or any time of the year. It focuses on the inner and outer path to peace as foundational to faithful discipleship. Each session has a “dig deeper” section for study through the week.
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After the Vigils, Vigilance!
From Office of the General Assembly—Ecumenical Relations
The African Methodist Episcopal Church, in response to the massacre of their members in South Carolina, is calling on Christian churches to set aside Sunday, September 6, as a Day of Repentance, Confession, and Commitment to Eradicate Racism. They are inviting us to use this litany on this day or any time we set aside to commit ourselves to participating in the hard work of dismantling racism and building a just and safe world. The AME Church is a close ecumenical partner through the World Council of Churches, the National Council of Churches, and Churches Uniting in Christ. The tragedy ...
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2015 Worship Resources for World Communion Sunday
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Special Offerings
Worship Resources include:
- Call to Worship
- Suggested Hymns
- Confession and Pardon
- Response
- Prayer for Illumination
- Affirmation of Faith
- Great Thanksgiving
- Blessing and Charge
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2015 Peace & Global Witness Minutes for Mission
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Special Offerings
Click the links below to download each document.
Gun Violence - Offering hope amidst senseless gun violence in Los Angeles
Structural Racism - Forgiveness and reconciliation forge hope for South Africa
Domestic Violence - Sanctuaries for victims of domestic violence in Western New York
Human Trafficking - Addressing violations of human rights
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Multivoice reading of 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women
The opening plenary session of the 2015 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women in Minneapolis, Minnesota, included this multivoice reading of 1 Corinthians 12:12–27. The reading was arranged by Wendy Lamb, associate for worship at First Presbyterian Church of San Bernadino. Permission to reproduce and use is freely granted for non-commercial use in worship services and other settings. Copyright Wendy Long Lamb, Ph.D. 2014.
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Reflection and Prayer for World Refugee Day
From Office of the General Assembly—Immigration
For world refugee day on June 20th, refugee advocacy week June 29th-July 2nd, and beyond, the PCUSA Office of Immigration Issues and the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly urge a time of prayer and recommitment to outreach and advocacy with refugees and asylees.