This prayer was inspired by Luke 21:34-36: “Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert atContinue reading “Prayer of Confession for Advent 1C”
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Call to Worship for Advent 1C
This call to worship is adapted from Jeremiah 33:14-15 and Luke 21:28, 30. The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and heContinue reading “Call to Worship for Advent 1C”
Praying the Hymnal: Social Media Advent, Christmas, & Epiphany Micro-Devotionals
These brief devotionals are perfect for social media, featuring a single verse and question for reflection each day. The hymns featured mostly come from the PC(USA) Glory to God Hymnal. They begin on the first Sunday of Advent and end on Epiphany. With this editable Canva template, you can change out for favorite carols ofContinue reading “Praying the Hymnal: Social Media Advent, Christmas, & Epiphany Micro-Devotionals”
And With All Your Mind: Communion Liturgy
This Communion Liturgy was written to accompany the sermon series “And With All Your Mind: A Series on Faith and Mental Health.”
Confession Cycle: And With All Your Mind
These unison confessional prayers were created to accompany the sermon series “And With All Your Mind: A Series on Faith and Mental Health.” You are welcome to use or adapt these liturgies for worship, with credit. When printing these liturgies, please use the following credit line: “Prayer by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett.” Week 1 GraciousContinue reading “Confession Cycle: And With All Your Mind”
Call to Worship Cycle: And With All Your Mind
These opening words for worship were created to accompany the sermon series “And With All Your Mind: A Series on Faith and Mental Health.” Each Call to Worship adapts different pieces of Psalm 42, an ancient poem that includes the full interweaving of depression, anxiety, faithfulness, and hope. The bolded words are spoken by theContinue reading “Call to Worship Cycle: And With All Your Mind”
And With All Your Mind: A Series on Faith and Mental Health
Caring for our minds is a spiritual practice. Yet many of us neglect mental health care as part of giving our whole selves to God. This sermon series is designed as an introduction to thinking of mental health as part of our lives of faith. Each week explores a different way mental health struggles can presentContinue reading “And With All Your Mind: A Series on Faith and Mental Health”
A Legacy of Faith: Reformation Lessons and Carols
This service of worship celebrates the long tradition of Christian faithfulness showcased in the PC(USA) Book of Confessions. Featuring excerpts from (almost) all the confessions, intermixed with hymns from each era, this service of statement and song lifts up both the steadfastness and transformation of God’s church. The service was created as the culmination forContinue reading “A Legacy of Faith: Reformation Lessons and Carols”
Legacy: Litany of Commitment
The suggested Litany of Commitment for the Legacy series is this responsive reading of The Romero Prayer, written by Bishop Ken Untener of Saginaw in 1979. Please attribute the prayer to Bishop Untener.
Legacy: Confession Cycle
These unison confessional prayers were created to accompany the stewardship sermon series Legacy. You are welcome to use or adapt these liturgies for worship, with credit. When printing these liturgies, please use the following credit line: “Prayer by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett.” Week 1: “A Future Not Our Own” Merciful Lord,upon whom we build ourContinue reading “Legacy: Confession Cycle”
Legacy: Call to Worship Cycle
These Calls to Worship were created to serve alongside the stewardship sermon series, Legacy.
Legacy: Preparing for a Future Not Our Own
Too often, stewardship campaigns get bogged down in a need to “make this year’s budget.” This four week stewardship sermon series encourages us to take the long view of God’s mission instead, celebrating our chapter in the everlasting story of God’s vision for the church and the world. Legacy: Series Outline Week 1: A Future NotContinue reading “Legacy: Preparing for a Future Not Our Own”
Grace Again
For wisdom from someone I discounted, and for cool breezes in August, and for the right song on the radio, and for the very existence of dancing, thank you, God. For laughter that dares to bubble through tears, and unclenched fists making room for someone’s hand in mine thank you, God. For kind words whenContinue reading “Grace Again”
Call to Worship Cycle: The Apostles’ Creed
These opening words for worship were created to accompany the sermon series The Apostles’ Creed: Ancient Words, Fresh Faith. You are welcome to use or adapt these liturgies for worship, with credit. When printing these liturgies, please use the following credit line: “Prayer by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett.” Week 1: “God” Creator God, we believeContinue reading “Call to Worship Cycle: The Apostles’ Creed”
Confession Cycle: The Gifts of Faith
These confessional prayers were created to accompany the Epiphany sermon series “The Gifts of Faith.” The bolded words are spoken by the congregation. You are welcome to use or adapt these liturgies for worship, with credit. When printing these liturgies, please use the following credit line: “Prayer by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett.” Week 1: “Gift Exchange” HolyContinue reading “Confession Cycle: The Gifts of Faith”
Call to Worship Cycle: The Gifts of Faith
These opening words for worship were created to accompany the Epiphany sermon series “The Gifts of Faith.” The bolded words are spoken by the congregation. You are welcome to use or adapt these liturgies for worship, with credit. When printing these liturgies, please use the following credit line: “Prayer by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett.” Week 1: “TheContinue reading “Call to Worship Cycle: The Gifts of Faith”
The Gifts of Faith
Following on the heels of Christmas, this sermon series offers us a chance to open up the presents that our faith gives us–some we love, some that confuse us, and some we might never have put on our wish list! Following the Revised Common Lectionary for Epiphany Year C, this nine-week sermon series highlights theContinue reading “The Gifts of Faith”
Confession Cycle: It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
These unison confessional prayers were created to accompany the sermon series “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: Spiritual Wisdom from Fred Rogers.” You are welcome to use or adapt these liturgies for worship, with credit. When printing these liturgies, please use the following credit line: “Prayer by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett.” Week 1: “Won’tContinue reading “Confession Cycle: It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”
Call to Worship Cycle: Finding God in the Flames
These opening words for worship were created to accompany the sermon series “Finding God in the Flames: Campfire Stories from the Bible.” The bolded words are spoken by the congregation. You are welcome to use or adapt these liturgies for worship, with credit. When printing these liturgies, please use the following credit line: “Prayer byContinue reading “Call to Worship Cycle: Finding God in the Flames”
The Creed: Ancient Words, Fresh Faith
Christians have been proclaiming-and wrestling with-the language of the Apostles’ Creed since the second century. This seven-week sermon series breaks down each section of the creed and encourages us to see how it affects what we believe and how we live today. Week 1: “God”Scripture: Psalm 146 and Matthew 6:25-33To most confessional Christians these days,Continue reading “The Creed: Ancient Words, Fresh Faith”
Deep Well Worship 