Liturgy and worship aids
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A service for renewal
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Theology and Worship
This service for solemn assemblies is a more informal, experiential service particularly suited for gatherings in flexible spaces. Whenever and however you decide to do it, you need to prepare for the service like any other renewal service.
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A service for the reaffirmation of the baptismal covenant
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Theology and Worship
This liturgy for the Reaffirmation of Baptism, including the celebration of the Lord’s Supper, was used by the Worship and Spiritual Renewal Committee of the 218th General Assembly (2008) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in San Jose, California. This was the committee that discussed and approved the overture for solemn assemblies.
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AIDS/HIV Worship guide
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—PHEWA
Calls to worship, calls to confession, prayers, suggestions for preparing an HIV/AIDS sermon and service, suggested scripture passages, poems, music suggestions
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Act of Remembrance reading
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Theology and Worship
This act of remembrance, based on two John Donne poems, is appropriate for All Saints’ Day. It may also be used for interfaith memorial observances.
See related pages: All Saints’ Day, Presbyterian Worship
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Acting As Neighbors to Our Muslim Friends
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—September 11 Remembrance
For elementary aged children, the September 11th attacks are history like the firing on Fort Sumter is for us. It is too complex an event for children, but they may very well have Muslim friends and be struggling to understand what they hear about Muslims during the remembrance rituals. This is a timely lesson plan to help them understand Islam.
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Advent Calls to Worship Year B
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Worship
Advent Calls to Worship Year B (2008, 2011, 2014) by Marney Wasserman
These can also work well as part of the advent wreath ceremony. -
Advent Litanies
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Curriculum
Litanies in Spanish for every Sunday of Advent.
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Advent Liturgies – 2012
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Written by Rev. Dr. W. J. Clyde Ervine, there is a liturgy for each Sunday of Advent, designed to use around the lighting of the Advent candles and following the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love. These liturgies are produced by Presbyterian World Service & Development and used by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance with permission.
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Advent Longing for the Light of Healing Service
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Worship
An Advent service that starts in quiet darkness and ends after communion with “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.” Ideal for a blue Christmas service.
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Advent daily calendar for caring for God's creation 2012
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Environmental Ministries
We are entering this holy season of Advent to consider how God came to earth through Jesus to love and save the world. This Advent how might we actually prepare our lives, homes, and churches to receive the Savior of the whole cosmos, Jesus Christ? Using the Advent hymn “People, Look East (#12, Presbyterian Hymnal) as well as questions, facts, and stories, let us reflect and act in ways that communicate God’s saving love to all the world.