Resources in Liturgy and worship aids

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 »

“Eli, Eli (Psalm 22)” hymn

A musical response for Psalm 22 that helps to bring out the lament quality of this prayer for Good Friday. See related pages: Good Friday, Presbyterian Worship

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 »

Act of Remembrance reading

This act of remembrance, based on two John Donne poems, is appropriate for All Saints’ Day. It may also be used for interfaith memorial observances. See related pages: All Saints’… Read more »

Youth Tenebrae Reading

Using Scripture from the Gospel of John, this dramatic reading for a Tenebrae Service was written by Doodle Harris for the youth of Highland Presbyterian Church, Louisville, Kentucky. See related… 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

Stations of the Cross service

This multisensory, peripatetic service in the tradition of the stations of the cross includes scriptures appropriate for a Reformed church.   See related pages: Good Friday, Presbyterian Worship

Ash Wednesday Service (Baptized Dust)

This is a service for the imposition of ashes and the remembrance of baptism based on the sermon’s assurance that though we are dust, we are baptized dust, and that… Read more »

Unique Worship Ideas for Lent

Creative ideas and suggestions on how to celebrate the Lenten season. See related pages: Season of Lent, Presbyterian Worship

“We Have Seen the God of Glory”

“We Have Seen the God of Glory,” a hymn to be used for Transfiguration Sunday. See related pages: Transfiguration of the Lord, Opening Prayer, Presbyterian Worship