lord's supper Archives

Eucharist in Easter 2012

Posted September 30th, 2011

This document provides resources and ideas for celebrating the Lord’s Supper throughout the Season of Easter in 2012; includes a rationale for weekly Eucharist in Easter, suggestions for enhancing joyful… Read more »

Musical setting of Sanctus, Memorial Acclamation, and Great Amen

Posted September 30th, 2011

This is a musical setting of the Sanctus (Holy, holy, holy), Memorial Acclamation, and Great Amen to the tune “Easter Hymn” (Jesus Christ Is Risen Today), especially for use at… Read more »

Extended Serving of Communion

Posted May 2nd, 2011

This resource offers guidelines for the Extended Serving of the Communion of the Church, according to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Directory for Worship (W-3.3616e). This document includes information on the… Read more »

All Saints Communion Service (with Eucharistic Prayer parts marked)

Posted April 15th, 2011

This ecumenical service can be used for your congregation to celebrate Communion (the parts of the Eucharistic form are marked in red). The Office of Theology and Worship has put… Read more »

Ecumenical Shape of Baptism and Eucharist

Posted April 15th, 2011

An ecumenical outline of the Eucharist and baptism. The Office of Theology and Worship has put together resources for a mini-course on worship that can be used for Commissioned Ruling… Read more »

Ecumenical Consensus on Meanings of Eucharist

Posted April 15th, 2011

An ecumenical description of Eucharist/Lord’s Supper/Communion. The Office of Theology and Worship has put together resources for a mini-course on worship that can be used for Commissioned Ruling Elder education,… Read more »

Presbyterian Panel Survey February 2009: The Sacraments – Full Report

Posted April 13th, 2011

Full report from the February 2009 Presbyterian Panel Survey. The report summarizes the experiences of members, elders, and ministers with baptism and the Lord’s Supper and their views about the… Read more »

“Love One Another” song

Posted March 8th, 2011

This contemplative song, based on John 13:34-35, may be used during the footwashing or serving of communion on Maundy Thursday. (Optional flute part provided.) See related pages: Maundy Thursday, Presbyterian… Read more »

Eucharistic Prayers for Lent, Year B

Posted March 8th, 2011

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, Year C

Posted March 8th, 2011

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