Presbyterian Mission Agency 2018 book of common worship Archives

Helping congregations and individuals get through election season

Posted October 20th, 2020

Around the time of national elections, the Rev. Dr. David Gambrell gets requests for resources of prayer and services of reconciliation. And Gambrell, the associate for Worship in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Office of Theology & Worship, said it’s especially true this year during a presidential election as divisive as any in recent memory.

Praying for the president and the first lady

Posted October 5th, 2020

Many across the nation and around the world are praying for the healing of President Donald J. Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump.

PC(USA)’s Daily Prayer app upgraded with helpful features

Posted May 8th, 2020

The PC(USA) Daily Prayer app, which combines services for daily prayer from “The Book of Common Worship” with Bible readings from the two-year daily lectionary, received a major update this week.

Part 2 of ‘A Year with Matthew for a Matthew 25 Church’ is now available

Posted April 22nd, 2020

Part 2 of the “A Year with Matthew for a Matthew 25 Church” resource is now available for the nearly six months between Trinity Sunday on June 7 and Reign of Christ Sunday on Nov. 22.

Office of Theology and Worship develops resources for prayer and comfort during the pandemic

Posted April 15th, 2020

The latest COVID-19 resources from the Presbyterian Church, (U.S.A.)’s Office of Theology & Worship, “Prayer at the Time of Death” and “Comforting the Bereaved,” are stark reminders of the times we are living in — and dying in.

Further considerations for worship in virtual space

Posted April 8th, 2020

The following is revised and updated from a Presbyterian News Service article published March 11: As the COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak advances, congregations are responding in creative and highly effective ways. Given strong guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and federal, state, and local governments against gathering in person, many have chosen live-streaming or pre-recorded modified services as a way to glorify God together, stay connected as the body of Christ, and seek the healing work of the Spirit.

2018 book of common worship

Helping congregations and individuals get through election season

Praying for the president and the first lady

PC(USA)’s Daily Prayer app upgraded with helpful features

Part 2 of ‘A Year with Matthew for a Matthew 25 Church’ is now available

Office of Theology and Worship develops resources for prayer and comfort during the pandemic

Further considerations for worship in virtual space

A formative experience

Presbyterian Publishing Corporation president announces June 30 retirement

‘It’s hard to comprehend such a presence becoming frail’