A prayer of illumination for reading Acts 1:1-14 (Ascension/Easter 7A). Submitted by Andy James, First Presbyterian Church of Whitestone, Queens, NY Ever-rising God, just as you lifted the eyes of the disciples to the rising Jesus at his … [Continue reading] about prayer of illumination: lift our eyes
Sing a new song–Sanctus et Benedictus
Here are several sung Sanctus/Benedictus texts, set to familiar tunes. Submitted by Carl Wilton. Aberystwyth (“Jesus, Lover of My Soul”)… Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and God of might: heav’n and earth are full, this day, of your glory come … [Continue reading] about Sing a new song–Sanctus et Benedictus
confession: Isaiah 55
A prayer of confession for (World) Communion Sunday, based on Isaiah 55. Submitted by Rev. Teri Peterson, Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church One: God, you call us to come share a rich feast All: but we often choose to spend ourselves for … [Continue reading] about confession: Isaiah 55
Brainstorming: VBS Sundays
Do you incorporate Vacation Bible School into worship? The week before or the week after? How do you handle that? What themes are you using, how do you adapt the VBS material into workable liturgy, what do you do about music clearly designed for … [Continue reading] about Brainstorming: VBS Sundays
Brainstorming: Pentecost
Do you have Pentecost worship ideas? Seeds that need a little back-and-forth to grow? sentences or words that haven't grown into full-blown liturgy? Music plans? Creative space, drama, reading, liturgical ideas? Here's a place to brainstorm, feed off … [Continue reading] about Brainstorming: Pentecost
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