lent

Good Friday Service of the Three Nails

This service juxtaposes the readings of Christ’s crucifixion with contemporary news accounts to show how the suffering of Good Friday continues, calling us to repent and have compassion.  See related… Read more »

Prayers for Lent

These prayers might be used in a variety of settings: Opening Prayers (at the beginning of worship) or concluding collects (after the Prayers of the People); for church websites or… Read more »

Prayers for Ash Wednesday

These prayers might be used in a variety of settings: Opening Prayers (at the beginning of worship) or concluding collects (after the Prayers of the People); for church websites or… Read more »

Eucharistic Prayers for Lent, Year B

These brief Eucharistic prayers are drawn from the themes and images of the lectionary texts for the first five Sundays in Lent, Year B. Note that there are five options… Read more »

Eucharistic Prayers for Lent A

These brief eucharistic prayers are drawn from the themes and images of the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the first five Sundays in Lent. This format for prayer is especially… Read more »

Daily Prayer During Holy Week

These daily services for Morning, Midday and Evening Prayer are designed particularly for Holy Week but are appropriate for use throughout the Season of Lent. See related pages: Passion /… Read more »

Ways to Celebrate the Three Days

Use these ideas to observe Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. See related pages: The Three Days, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, Presbyterian Worship