worship Archives

Guidelines for installation and ordination in the PC(USA)

Posted March 16th, 2016

Occasions of ordination and installation have to do more with the ministry of the whole church than with any individual. Those ordained and installed to office fulfill a particular role… Read more »

Suggested scripture for ordination of a teaching elder

Posted March 16th, 2016

Suggested scripture readings for ordination and installation of a teaching elder. Both Old and New Testament. Other resources for ordination and installation include suggested services for installation and ordination, installation only, suggested… Read more »

Suggested service for ordination of a teaching elder

Posted March 16th, 2016

A sample service for ordination of a teaching elder or pastor in the PC(USA), from charge to the final hymn. Other resources for ordination and installation include suggested services for… Read more »

Multivoice reading of 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Posted June 26th, 2015

The opening plenary session of the 2015 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women in Minneapolis, Minnesota, included this multivoice reading of 1 Corinthians 12:12–27. The reading was arranged by Wendy Lamb,… Read more »

Jesus Comes: A Youth Led Worship Service

Posted August 11th, 2014

Youth led worship service outline

Quicksheet #40 – By Faith: A Youth Led Worship Service

Posted October 2nd, 2013

By Faith is an order of worship youth and youth leaders can use for a “Youth Sunday”. The text used in this Quicksheet was from August 18th, 2013 (lectionary text… Read more »

Ceremony of Restoration

Posted August 2nd, 2013

Prepared by chaplains Bonita Barnes and James Ryan, this worship liturgy provides a thorough how-to guide for any congregations wishing to offer healing and restoration to their returning veterans—and to… Read more »

Ritual of Washing Feet and Reconciliation

Posted August 2nd, 2013

Prepared by Rev. Raymond Hayes and retired military chaplain Brenson Bishop, this foot-washing service is a rite of passage from the past into the present for returning veterans. This is… Read more »

Presbyterians Say No Child Soldiers

Posted July 8th, 2013

Join Presbyterian efforts to end the exploitation of children as soldiers. Find information about the issue and how you can become involved as well as a description of how to… Read more »

2012 Clerk’s Annual Questionnaire

Posted June 18th, 2013

The Clerk’s Annual Questionnaire is distributed to all congregations. The summary for 2012 shows the percentage of responses for each question on the survey. Topics include 1001 New Worshiping Communities, mission… Read more »