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”
Category Archives: Liturgy
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”
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: 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: 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: Call to Worship Cycle
These Calls to Worship were created to serve alongside the stewardship sermon series, Legacy.
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”
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”
Communion Liturgy: I Wonder as I Wander
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”
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)”
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)”
A Deeper Well: Litany of Commitment
This Litany of Commitment was created to serve alongside the stewardship sermon series, A Deeper Well.
A Deeper Well: Communion Liturgy
This Great Prayer of Thanksgiving and Sending Blessing were written to accompany the stewardship sermon series “A Deeper Well.”
Deep Well Worship 