This communion liturgy is set to I Wonder as I Wander, composed by John Jacob Niles based on a melody he heard sung by a young girl named Annie Morgan in the Appalachian region of North Carolina. The tune and lyrics are in the public domain. The italicized verse is verbatim from the original song,Continue reading “Communion Liturgy: I Wonder as I Wander”
Yearly Archives: 2021
An Unintended Prayer
I did not mean to pray I was only thinking about the softness of the rain and the warmth of this blanket and the mercy of the morning. I did not mean to pray. I was only thinking about my friend’s cousin and someone in the hospital and a few headlines from yesterday’s news. IContinue reading “An Unintended Prayer”
Finding God in the Flames: Campfire Stories from the Bible
This six week sermon series offers a light-hearted tour of some of the great fire stories of the Bible. It would be particularly appropriate anchored to Pentecost Sunday, or paired with support for a camping ministry. From the burning bush to the breakfast on the beach, each story reveals a bit more of the live-givingContinue reading “Finding God in the Flames: Campfire Stories from the Bible”
Confession Cycle: Finding God in the Flames
These unison confessional prayers were created to accompany the sermon series “Finding God in the Flames: Campfire Stories from the Bible.” 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: “Tongues of Fire” BlazingContinue reading “Confession Cycle: Finding God in the Flames”
Sabbath Communion Liturgy
Friends, Jesus invites us to this table. No need to set the table. No need to worry about the dishes. Just stop and sit a spell, and relax into the promises of Christ. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done this week, or what didn’t get finished. You are welcome here, and wanted here, and JesusContinue reading “Sabbath Communion Liturgy”
Confession Cycle: I Give Up (But in the Good Way)
These unison confessional prayers were created to accompany the Lenten sermon series “I Give Up (But in the Good Way): Lent After a Year of Sacrifices.” 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.”Continue reading “Confession Cycle: I Give Up (But in the Good Way)”
I Give Up (But in the Good Way)
Some years, it feel like Lent never really ends, and we’re all forced to make sacrifices of the things that bring us joy. After a year like that, this sermon series encourages your congregation to give up what hurts them instead, bringing them closer to God and God’s abundant life offered in Christ. The scripturesContinue reading “I Give Up (But in the Good Way)”
Call to Worship Cycle: I Give Up (But in the Good Way)
These opening words for worship were created to accompany the Lenten sermon series “I Give Up (But in the Good Way): Lent After a Year of Sacrifices.” 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 theContinue reading “Call to Worship Cycle: I Give Up (But in the Good Way)”
In Praise of the Thread
Holy God, when I am holding on by a thread, buffeted by gale winds, anxious and overwhelmed, teach me to praise the thread. Show me the thread is your gift, a connection of love and hope, delicate as your tender mercy, strong as your unquenchable grace. In the thread, may I know I am stillContinue reading “In Praise of the Thread”
Deep Well Worship 