eucharist Archives

October 2012 RCL Eucharistic Prayers

Posted September 30th, 2012

These brief eucharistic prayers are based on the Revised Common Lectionary readings for October 2012 (Year B).

Weekly Eucharist in Easter 2012 Survey

Posted June 14th, 2012

These are the results of a May 2012 informal survey on Weekly Eucharist in Easter.

Carroll Feast of Easter

Posted April 3rd, 2012

In this article from Call to Worship 44.3 (2011), Jonathan Carroll makes the case for exploring weekly Eucharist during the Season of Easter, drawing on his pastoral experience and study of Invitation to Christ.

Fourfold Action in the Eucharist

Posted January 6th, 2012

There is a distinctive, fourfold pattern of action that can be seen each time Jesus shares a meal with his disciples: taking, blessing (or giving thanks), breaking, and giving. This… Read more »

This Bread of Life

Posted January 5th, 2012

“This Bread of Life” is a 2010 report of the United States Catholic Reformed Dialogue on the Eucharist / Lord’s Supper. It includes historical background, theological perspectives, and pastoral implications…. Read more »

Eucharist in Easter 2012

Posted September 30th, 2011

This document provides resources and ideas for celebrating the Lord’s Supper throughout the Season of Easter in 2012; includes a rationale for weekly Eucharist in Easter, suggestions for enhancing joyful… Read more »

Musical setting of Sanctus, Memorial Acclamation, and Great Amen

Posted September 30th, 2011

This is a musical setting of the Sanctus (Holy, holy, holy), Memorial Acclamation, and Great Amen to the tune “Easter Hymn” (Jesus Christ Is Risen Today), especially for use at… Read more »

Extended Serving of Communion

Posted May 2nd, 2011

This resource offers guidelines for the Extended Serving of the Communion of the Church, according to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Directory for Worship (W-3.3616e). This document includes information on the… Read more »

All Saints Communion Service (with Eucharistic Prayer parts marked)

Posted April 15th, 2011

This ecumenical service can be used for your congregation to celebrate Communion (the parts of the Eucharistic form are marked in red). The Office of Theology and Worship has put… Read more »

Ecumenical Shape of Baptism and Eucharist

Posted April 15th, 2011

An ecumenical outline of the Eucharist and baptism. The Office of Theology and Worship has put together resources for a mini-course on worship that can be used for Commissioned Ruling… Read more »