Tag Archives: Ordinary Time

Ritual: A Communion Liturgy

Invitation to the Meal We come to this table,again and again,continuously. Sometimes this meal is tedious,a ritual we must get through before we can eat our real lunch. Still we come.  Because sometimes this meal becomes for us—somehow, by some miracle—the very presence of Christ in our midst.  The table is set, as it always is,forContinue reading “Ritual: A Communion Liturgy”

Confession Cycle: The Apostles’ Creed

These unison confessional prayers 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” Almighty God, forgive usfor howContinue reading “Confession Cycle: The Apostles’ Creed”

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”

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: 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”

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”

Call to Worship Cycle: Walking in the Storm

These opening words for worship were created to accompany the sermon series Walking in the Storm: Spiritual Practices for a Resilient 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: “Walking inContinue reading “Call to Worship Cycle: Walking in the Storm”

Confession Cycle: Walking in the Storm

These unison confessional prayers were created to accompany the sermon series Walking in the Storm: Spiritual Practices for a Resilient 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: “Walking in theContinue reading “Confession Cycle: Walking in the Storm”

Walking in the Storm: Spiritual Practices for a Resilient Faith

This eight week sermon series explores basic Christian spiritual practices as ways of building up resiliency in times of crisis, chaos, uncertainty, and distress. Centering on the story of Peter walking on water, the series looks at body care, grief, forgiveness, anger, connection, grace, and gratitude. Week 1: “Walking in the Storm”Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33An introductoryContinue reading “Walking in the Storm: Spiritual Practices for a Resilient Faith”

Call to Worship Cycle: It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

These opening words for worship were created to accompany the sermon series “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: Spiritual Wisdom from Fred Rogers.” 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:Continue reading “Call to Worship Cycle: It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”

It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: Spiritual Wisdom from Fred Rogers

This four week sermon series lifts up the spiritual wisdom of Mr. Rogers, who was both a children’s television host and an ordained Presbyterian minister. Tackling tough topics like inclusion, self-doubt, and salvation, this series offers a deeper look at America’s favorite neighbor. Week 1: “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 + 1 John 4:7-21 “WeContinue reading “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: Spiritual Wisdom from Fred Rogers”

Prayer of Adoration: We Sing Your Praises

Holy God, We sing your praises because you have carried us through the years, through storm and trial, through joy and celebration, through small sorrows and daily kindnesses. We remember that you were there, every step of the way. We sing your praises because you are here today, in this moment, in this place, whereContinue reading “Prayer of Adoration: We Sing Your Praises”

Prayer of Adoration: Welcomed Home

God of Grace, We give thanks today that we belong to you, that you welcome us home each time we come to your gates. We want to be your holy temple on this earth, building on the foundation you laid down for us in Christ. May your Spirit dwell among us here today as weContinue reading “Prayer of Adoration: Welcomed Home”

Prayer of Adoration: Sabbath Day

Holy God, To feel your presence is like rain falling on a parched land; it is like the warmth of the sun after too many days of rain. When you created the world, you set the Sabbath day aside for rest, calling your creation good. On this holy Sabbath day, we praise you that youContinue reading “Prayer of Adoration: Sabbath Day”