The Westminster Confession of Faith, one of twelve statements of faith from our Book of Confessions, was developed between 1643 and 1649 to settle theological disputes between the English government and the Church of England. The confession below is adapted from the ninth chapter, “Of the Holy Spirit.” Continue reading
Liturgy
Prayers of the People: A Widening Circle
Prayers of the People
Holy God,
we pray in ever-widening circles
extending the love we feel for those closest to us
out into our communities, our nation, and our whole world. Continue reading
Affirmation: Reconciliation (Confession of 1967)
Our affirmation of faith is excerpted from the Confession of 1967, the first contemporary American creed. The Confession of 1967 draws heavily on the idea of reconciliation as it aims to address the role of the church in the modern world. The following is adapted from the longer confession. Continue reading
Responsive Communion Liturgy for Maundy Thursday
The Lord’s Supper Continue reading
Psalm 51 Expanded (A Prayer of Confession for Ash Wednesday)
This prayer of confession is interspersed with the language of Psalm 51. Continue reading
Communion Liturgy for Epiphany 5B
Invitation to the Meal
This is the table where we both learn to serve and to be served. Both giving and receiving grace are part of our call. Continue reading
Celebration of Our Baptism
This celebration of baptism and of the Spirit’s work in our lives is interspersed with the verses of “Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” which can be found in the PC(USA) Glory to God Hymnal, no. 286. Continue reading
Prayers of the People: Advent Peace
Holy, beloved God,
we come before you seeking strength,
and comfort,
someone to help us bear the load,
or to give us a load worth bearing.
In our praying give us open ears to hear your assurances
and open hearts to feel your peace,
even as we say together:
God of peace,
hear our prayers.
Slowing Down the Season: Advent Candlelighting Liturgies
These liturgies were developed alongside a sermon series, “Christmas Without the Crazy.” They lift up the value of slowing down and focusing on the simple gifts of Christ in a busy season. The pieces of each liturgy may be split among groups as desired. Continue reading
A Communion Liturgy for All Saints’ Sunday
Invitation to the Meal
We come to this table, not because it itself is so special,
but because it is an echo of another table,
a table that stretches as far as the eye can see Continue reading
Carol Holbrook Prickett 