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Suggested hymns for ordination of a teaching elder

Suggested hymns for an ordination service. Other resources for ordination and installation include suggested services for installation and ordination, installation only, ordination only, suggested scriptures and general guidelines on this web site.

Ceremony of Restoration

Prepared by chaplains Bonita Barnes and James Ryan, this worship liturgy provides a thorough how-to guide for any congregations wishing to offer healing and restoration to their returning veterans—and to… Read more »

Ritual of Washing Feet and Reconciliation

Prepared by Rev. Raymond Hayes and retired military chaplain Brenson Bishop, this foot-washing service is a rite of passage from the past into the present for returning veterans. This is… Read more »

Words Matter – Lenten Devotions

This Lent, the Words Matter project invites you to the spiritual discipline of paying attention to your words. Far from a desire to be politically correct, Words Matter focuses on… Read more »

Words Matter

Use the Words Matter conversation guide for promoting dialogue rooted in diverse contexts that continually explores language as a life-giving tool. See also: Words Matter – Lenten Devotions

World AIDS Day Packet 2011

Use this resource packet with your congregation to observe Worlds AIDS Day on December 1, 2011: Cover letter   Getting to Zero in the Midst of Advent   Sample sermon… Read more »

Celebrating the Miracle

Worship resources for addiction awareness services Use these worship resources for an addiction awareness service with your congregation.