Liturgy and worship aids
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The Group Lectio Process
From Office of the General Assembly—Constitutional Interpretation
1. Hear the word (that is addressed to you).
First reading (twice). Listen for the word or phrase from the passage that attracts you. Repeat it over softly to yourself during a one-minute silence. When the leader gives the signal, say aloud only that word or phrase (without elaboration).
2. Ask, "How is my life touched?"
Second-stage reading. Listen to discover how this passage touches your life today. Consider possibilities or receive a sensory impression during the two minutes of silence. When the leader gives the signal, speak a sentence or two perhaps beginning with the words 1 hear, 1 see, 1 sense. (Or you may pass.) -
The Last Supper - objectives sheet
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Curriculum
Objectives sheet for The Last Supper workshop.
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The Lord's Prayer
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Special Offerings
Use this copy of the Lord's Prayer in Tshiluba, Spanish, Korean, Dutch and English.
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The Making of Advent wreaths for home use
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Theology and Worship
As an intergenerational event early in Advent, consider making advent wreaths for home devotional use. Here are instructions for a simple, inexpensive one.
Related pages: Season of Advent, Presbyterian Worship
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The Meaning of Inclusion: Living Into Our Faith Traditions; with Discussion Questions
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—PHEWA
Download "The Meaning of Inclusion: Living Into Our Faith Traditions; with Discussion Questions" by Milton Tyree from the 2013 Disability Inclusion Sunday packet.
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The Present Word: Worship Leaflet sample - Christ, the Fulfillment
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Theology and Worship
Worship Leaflet sample of The Present Word Winter 2009-2010.
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The Resurrection of Jesus - objectives sheet
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Curriculum
This sheet provides objectives for various workshops, each with activities for children to learn and understand Biblical stories.
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The Successor to Peter
From Office of the General Assembly—Ecumenical Relationships
“Our first word as a delegation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) must be one of welcome in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome to this house. Welcome to this table of conversation. Welcome to this engagement of minds and hearts as we search together to learn the Lord's will for His Church.
We have come to wrestle together with a subject of undeniably great import. It is not too much to say that the shape of the church’s future turns on what the churches make of it. For it is claimed by the Bishop ...
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The Things That Make for Peace - Session 1: Recognizing Peace
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Peacemaking Program
The introduction is a study of Luke 19:37–44 and Ephesians 1:18. It explores the differences between peace as the world often defines it and peace as Jesus teaches and models it.
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The Things That Make for Peace - Session 2: Finding Peace “so that you may live deep within your heart”
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Peacemaking Program
How do we find peace in our hearts? How do we deepen our personal spiritual practice as a peacemaker? Using Philippians 4:4–7 and Romans 5:15, this session explores how we might ground ourselves in the practice of peace.