Liturgy and worship aids
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Scriptures for Thanksgiving
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Theology and Worship
While Thanksgiving is a national holiday, the tradition of giving thanks at the end of the harvest is a religious event celebrated in most cultures. The national practice of giving thanks in November is therefore quite biblical.
Scripture abounds with thanksgiving to God, for thanksgiving is part of the Christian way of life, no matter what the circumstances. These are just a few scriptures you may wish to use for a Thanksgiving liturgy.
For a church service Col. 1 is particularly appropriate, bridging the liturgy between Christ the King Sunday and the First Sunday in Advent. In lean years, other ...
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Scriptures, Hymns and Services - September 11 Remembrance
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—September 11 Remembrance
Suggested scripture and various hymns, including those written for the occasion.
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Season of Peace | Peace Fair Planning Guide
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Season of Peace
The Peace Fair is an inter-generational event that may be held during A Season of Peace, as part of World Communion Sunday, or at another time during the year. Eating together is an important component of the event, so be sure to plan for a meal.
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Secrets of the Kingdom
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Camps and Conference Centers
Discover "Secrets of the Kingdom," the New Earth Curriculum for Summer 2012. See the sample overview for your information and planning.
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September 11 Remembrance - adult study sessions
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—September 11 Remembrance
Use these three adult study sessions during a church school class or midweek study session on or around September 11, 2011:
-In Response to September 11, 2001
-Hope from the Lord
-Discerning God’s Way in a Time of Crisis -
September 11: A Decade Later
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—September 11 Remembrance
Use this resource for young people and adults to reflect, share stories and discuss what it means to live as Christians a decade after the attacks of 2001.
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Sermon and Worship Suggestions for the Gospel Readings for Torture Awareness Month
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Peacemaking Program
The following brief reflections are meant to help preachers and worship leaders connect the lectionary gospel texts for the last three weeks of June and a faithful response to the constellation of issues surrounding torture. All three pericopes from Luke depict Jesus interacting powerfully, respectfully and compassionately with people who would be considered deviant by the social norms of his day. If we transpose these texts on to our time and place, we scan ask ourselves, “How is God currently reaching out to those whom society labels wrong?”
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Sermon by Esther Wakeman, July 31, 2011
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Mission Connections
A sermon by Esther Wakeman, which includes an Epistle reading, Gospel reading and a hymn. Recorded at Christ Presbyterian Church in Canton, Ohio. on July 31, 2011. Media provided by Christ Presbyterian Church.
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Sermon from a Publix protest, February 2011
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Fair Food
A sermon from the Rev. Clay Thomas of First Presbyterian Church, Sarasota. Delivered at a protest outside a Sarasota Publix grocery store, February 2011.
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Service of Healing Eucharistic Prayer
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Worship
This brief eucharistic prayer is intended for services of healing and wholeness.
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