| How can the church fulfill its
calling to worship God, to think responsibly about its faith,
and to be obedient to God in all areas of life? The Office of
Theology and Worship works in partnership with persons throughout
the church, providing services and resources to help congregations
strive for integrity in theology, worship, and mission.
The Office of Theology and Worship participates in the church's
calling to love God and neighbor with heart, soul, and mind.
The Office of Theology and Worship encourages the whole church-its
congregations, ministers, and members-in faithful thinking,
praying, and living.
Under the leading of the Holy Spirit, our work is structured
by the needs of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), a particular
expression of the one holy catholic and apostolic church, the
body of Christ. The Office of Theology and Worship focuses its
work in four areas:
- Ministers: The Office of Theology and Worship supports
pastors and other church leaders in claiming the church's theological
and liturgical tradition. The office strives to enhance the
church's ability to think faithfully about the reign of God
in the world.
- Congregations: The Office of Theology and Worship supports
congregations in fostering faithful worship and deeper engagement
in the Christian faith, assisting them in interpreting the gospel
and the Reformed tradition in the North American context.
- Governing Bodies: The Office of Theology and Worship
supports the ministry of the General Assembly, synods, and presbyteries.
The office fulfills mandates from the General Assembly and assists
all governing bodies to engage theological, confessional, ethical,
and liturgical issues.
- The Church Ecumenical: The Office of Theology and Worship
works to engage Presbyterians in the search for the visible
unity of Christ's Church, for the sake of the gospel. The office
facilitates participation in national and international conversations
concerning common faith, common worship, and common witness.
The Office of Theology and Worship seeks to be captive to the
Word of God, relying upon the witness of the Old and New Testament
Scriptures and the guidance of The Book of Confessions in theological
and ethical formation. The office depends upon the Directory
for Worship as it develops resources and programs that enrich
the church's worship life.
Our mission is to serve the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) by
enabling reflection on the resources of the Christian faith
to illumine our thinking, enliven our praying, and empower our
living for the sake of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who
is worshiped and glorified with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever. Amen.
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