Each podcast (MP3 file) includes four lectionary readings for one of the Sundays or festivals of the church year: an Old Testament reading, a Psalm, an Epistle and a Gospel… Read more »
Each podcast (MP3 file) includes four lectionary readings for one of the Sundays or festivals of the church year: an Old Testament reading, a Psalm, an Epistle and a Gospel… Read more »
This set of readings for lighting the Advent candles is based on the Old Testament lessons in the Revised Common Lectionary for Year A. See related pages: Season of Advent,… Read more »
Worship is central to the Reformed tradition. Engage your congregation in the issues related to HIV and AIDS through the prayer of confession/assurance of pardon, the lighting of the Advent… Read more »
The traditional themes of the Sundays of Advent are hope, peace, joy and love. Many congregations light a candle each week and focus part of the liturgy on the concept… Read more »
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… Read more »
This Eucharistic prayer can be used as part of a service with the Annunciation text (Luke 1:26-38) featured prominently. See related pages: Season of Advent, Great Thanksgiving, Presbyterian Worship
This service weaves the traditional lessons in a service with other liturgy into a full worship service that includes communion. Sermon notes are also included for a brief homily. Related… Read more »
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
This Service of Lessons and Carols is adapted from the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols that has been celebrated annually at King’s College, Cambridge, for almost a century. The… Read more »
