Liturgy and worship aids
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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.
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The Things That Make for Peace - Session 3: Practicing Peace “so that you may work for justice, freedom, and peace”
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Peacemaking Program
What does it mean to “turn the other cheek”? What is the difference between being a doormat and choosing nonviolence? In this study, we explore Matthew 5:38–44 as a foundation for active nonviolence.
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The Things That Make for Peace - Session 4: Extending Peace “so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them”
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Peacemaking Program
How does the Bible teach us to live with neighbors who are different? This session will focus on hospitality as peacemaking in light of Hebrews 13:1–3 and Romans 12:13–21.
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The Things That Make for Peace - Session 5: Living Peace “so that you can do what others claim cannot be done”
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Peacemaking Program
Peace within, peace with God, and peace with others all require forgiveness and a life that seeks to restore relationships. This study will focus on 2 Chronicles 6:13–40, Matthew 5:23–24, and Romans 12:18.
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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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The Year of the Bible Sample Session for Leader’s Guide
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Curriculum
A downloadable PDF sample session from The Year of the Bible Leader’s Guide. Newly revised, this ever-popular, comprehensive Bible reading program for group study and individuals offers a sweeping introduction to biblical themes, persons, and concepts.
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The Year of the Bible Sample Session for Participant’s Book
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Curriculum
A downloadable PDF sample session from The Year of the Bible Participant’s Book. Newly revised, this ever-popular, comprehensive Bible reading program for group study and individuals offers a sweeping introduction to biblical themes, persons, and concepts.
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The “Found” Stories - objectives sheet
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Curriculum
Objectives sheet for The “Found” Stories workshop.
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Theological Education Sunday Lectionary-based resources
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Theological Education
Theological Education Emphasis Sunday is an invitation to you and your congregation to pray for and celebrate the gift of our seminaries. The Committee on Theological Education encourages you to embrace this opportunity and to use the liturgical resources compiled by the Office of Theological Education.
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Theological Norms for Good Worship
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Theology and Worship
Theological norms serve as touchstones that determine whether or not something is true. Use these theological norms to spur your own work of establishing your own in your community as they shape creative worship.
The Office of Theology and Worship has put together resources for a mini-course on worship that can be used for Commissioned Lay Pastor education, study for worship ordination exams, elder education, and/or a Christian education course on worship. See the full collection of these resources.