worship Archives

Commissioning to Service

Posted July 13th, 2021

From the 2018 Book of Common Worship, use this commissioning service to bless or commission mission personnel as they leave for their new call.

Church Family Moment

Posted June 30th, 2021

This resource gives ideas on how to assist all ages with actively engaging with scripture during worship whether in person or online.

Christian Formation Week Liturgy Resources

Posted June 29th, 2021

This resource includes a litany, some hymn suggestion, prayers and other liturgy helps to help plan Celebrating Christian Formation in worship.

Worship Books and Intergenerational Ministry

Posted September 21st, 2020

There are many features of a liturgical service book (and the 2018 Book of Common Worship in particular) that, although they are often overlooked, can help to shape vibrant, active,… Read more »

The following ideas are offered for congregations as they navigate the return to public worship and seek to bridge online and in-person gatherings. These suggestions may need to be adapted… Read more »

Discipleship and Worship in NWCs

Posted September 1st, 2020

This report explores how new worshiping communities engage in and think about discipleship, spiritual formation, and worship.

Sabbath Practices Ministry Kit for Seasons of the Church

Posted August 31st, 2020

The Sabbath Practices Ministry Kit for Seasons of the Church looks at how to engage each of the essential practices (Hospitality, Prayer, Service, Storytelling and Retreat) in communal worship based… Read more »

Worship Themes and Sermon Series for Campus Ministry

Posted May 21st, 2020

Many UKirk collegiate ministries are also worshipping communities and whether that takes place weekly or monthly, the way you shape your worship life also shapes the way the community is… Read more »

Beginning Conversations for Re-Entry

Posted April 29th, 2020

Connecting with resources and things to consider as churches move towards gathering in person again.

Holy Humor Worship

Posted April 15th, 2020

This Quicksheet will offer suggestions for ways you might hold Holy Humor Worship with your congregation digitally any time you feel the need to laugh in the face of darkness… Read more »