Author Archives: carolhprickett

Affirmation of Faith: The Lord’s Prayer

These affirmations of faith were selected to accompany the Lenten sermon series “The Lord’s Prayer.” They are from The Heidelberg Catechism, 400th Anniversary Edition, 1563–1963, Copyright © 1962 United Church Press, reprinted in the PC(USA) Book of Confessions. The Heidelberg Catechism was written in 1562 to reconcile different theological perspectives within various groups of theContinue reading “Affirmation of Faith: The Lord’s Prayer”

The Lord’s Prayer

This straightforward sermon series takes the Lord’s Prayer line by line, offering those of us who can rattle it off without thinking a chance to reconnect with the powerful simplicity of the prayer Jesus gave us. While this sermon series was designed for the six weeks of Lent and Easter Sunday, it could also beContinue reading “The Lord’s Prayer”

Confession Cycle: The Lord’s Prayer

These unison confessional prayers were created to accompany the Lenten sermon series “The Lord’s Prayer.” 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 Lord, we are sorryfor all the times our prayerswereContinue reading “Confession Cycle: The Lord’s Prayer”

Call to Worship Cycle: The Lord’s Prayer

These opening words for worship were created to accompany the Lenten sermon series “The Lord’s Prayer.” 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 1Continue reading “Call to Worship Cycle: The Lord’s Prayer”

Confession Cycle: Servant

These confessional prayers were created to accompany the Epiphany sermon series “Servant.” 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 Saving God, we confess to carelessnessthatContinue reading “Confession Cycle: Servant”

Call to Worship Cycle: Servant

These opening words for worship were created to accompany the Epiphany sermon series, “Servant.” 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 (adapted fromContinue reading “Call to Worship Cycle: Servant”

Send the Light: An Advent Devotional Pack

These simple devotionals are perfect for Christians of all ages, featuring a brief scripture reading and prompt for reflection or action each day. They can be used by an individual or as conversation starters within households. There are enough cards for a full four week Advent season, which make them adaptable and reusable for any year.

Church in Progress

Stewardship comes around every year, and it’s easy to feel we’re just spinning our wheels. This four week stewardship sermon series reminds us that stewardship is a vital part of how we continue to progress as God’s church. Using a stretch from the RCL Year A (Proper 20-24), the series skims through Paul’s letter toContinue reading “Church in Progress”

Church in Progress: Confession Cycle

These unison confessional prayers were created to accompany the stewardship sermon series Church in Progress. 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: “Work in Progress” God of grace and mercy, weContinue reading “Church in Progress: Confession Cycle”

How to Create Your Own Sermon Series from the Revised Common Lectionary

I frequently hear pastors say that while their congregations love sermon series, they themselves love the rich resources–preaching helps, liturgy, podcasts, commentaries, and more–curated around the Revised Common Lectionary. The great news for those pastors is that you don’t have to choose between the lectionary and sermon series. With a little pastoral attention and creativity,Continue reading “How to Create Your Own Sermon Series from the Revised Common Lectionary”

All Day: a Confession of Sins for Maundy Thursday

Forgive us, Lord Jesus,because we have betrayed youin a thousand mindless ways.  All day we workwithout working for your kingdom.  All day we talkwithout talking about your love. All day we eat and drinkwithout remembering your goodness. Now the day is nearly over, and we cannot change what we have doneor left undone. But we doContinue reading “All Day: a Confession of Sins for Maundy Thursday”

Confession Cycle: Salve-ation

These unison confessional prayers were created to accompany the Lenten sermon series “Salve-ation: A Lent for Healing and Wholeness.” 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: Refuge God of mercy, weContinue reading “Confession Cycle: Salve-ation”