Worship Archives

A Pastoral Rule

Posted August 5th, 2011

Pastoral leadership is hard work. The challenge of sustaining faithful service to Jesus Christ and those who seek to follow him is real. And it is an abiding challenge. How… Read more »

Follow Jesus into the World (video)

Posted July 20th, 2011

Charles Wiley, associate director of Theology Worship and Education, challenges seminarians in The Company of New Pastors, with a story.

Prayer Litany for Celebrating Abilities and Love

Posted July 15th, 2011

Use this liturgy to honor the gifts of those with disabilities. Written by Eric W. Edwards (with a little help from his Mom, Christine Cornell).

Praise the Spirit – hymn

Posted July 13th, 2011

Use this hymn written by a seminary student in your celebration of Theological Education Emphasis Sunday.

Choral Reading for Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21)

Posted June 6th, 2011

This is a choral reading of the Pentecost story from Acts 2:1-21 for thee voices. The Taizé song “Holy Spirit, Come to Us” (Sing the Faith 2118) may be used… Read more »

Service of pastoral care on the destruction of a home

Posted May 5th, 2011

This is a service of pastoral care for families, couples, or individuals who have lost a home to earthquake, fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, or other disaster. It should be adapted… Read more »

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 »

Lesson Plans for CRE Worship Class

Posted April 15th, 2011

A lesson plan for a weekly retreat and bible study, developed by Teresa Lockhart Stricklen, associate for worship, PC(USA). The Office of Theology and Worship has put together resources for… Read more »

Biblical resources for the Ordering of Worship

Posted April 15th, 2011

A list of helpful scriptures to assist with the Ordering of Worship. The Office of Theology and Worship has put together resources for a mini-course on worship that can be… Read more »

How to embody whatever you are doing in worship

Posted April 15th, 2011

A thoughtful guide on embodying worship. 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, study… Read more »

Resources in Worship

A Pastoral Rule

Follow Jesus into the World (video)

Prayer Litany for Celebrating Abilities and Love

Praise the Spirit – hymn

Choral Reading for Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21)

Service of pastoral care on the destruction of a home

Extended Serving of Communion

Lesson Plans for CRE Worship Class

Biblical resources for the Ordering of Worship

How to embody whatever you are doing in worship