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Click here to download this liturgy in a .doc format. Good Friday Liturgy INTRODUCTION (Philippians 2. 5-11) Though Christ was by nature divine,he did not cling to equality with God,but emptied himself, took the form of a slave,and was born as a human.Lord have mercy. Appearing in human form,he humbled himself,and became obedient to death,even… Continue reading Good Friday Liturgy #2

Click here to download this liturgy in a .doc format. Good Friday Liturgy INTRODUCTION (Philippians 2. 5-11) Though Christ was by nature divine,Christ did not cling to equality with God,but in utter self-emptying, took the form of a slave,and was born as a human.God have mercy.Appearing in human form,he humbled himself,and became obedient to death,even… Continue reading Good Friday Liturgy #1

Click here to download this prayer in a .doc format. [After each segment of this prayer is a scripture reading, followed by silence. The contents of the scripture readings, in brackets, may be included or omitted from the congregation’s printed materials.] Eucharistic Prayer God be with you.And also with you.Lift up your hearts.We lift them… Continue reading Maundy Thursday: An Extended Eucharistic Prayer

This liturgy is essentially an extended Eucharistic Prayer. The focus is on communion with Christ. The Eucharistic prayer is long—it takes up most of the service. You may break it up with appropriate music wherever it fits best. Click here to download this service in a .doc format.__________________________________ A Maundy Thursday Liturgy “This is my… Continue reading A Maundy Thursday Liturgy (#1)

Lectionary Texts Exodus 1-4, 11-14 establishes the Passover feast Psalm 116 gives thanks for God’s saving grace. In 1 Corinthians 11.23-26 Paul passes on the tradition that at the last supper Jesus said “this is my body… this is my blood.” In John 13.1-17, 31b-35 Jesus washes the disciples’ feet and gives them the commandment… Continue reading Maundy Thursday, April 14, 2022

Click here to download this service in a .doc format GREETINGPastor: God be with you.All: And also with you.Hosanna. Beloved, Save us!Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the God of Love.Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven. SONG GOSPEL: Matthew 21.1-11 … or… Mark 11.1-11 …or…… Continue reading Palm Sunday: A Brief Prayer Service

The passion story as liturgy Click here to download this service in a .doc format. This service is essentially a drama, a passion play. The gospel narrative shapes the various acts of a traditional worship service, so that it feels more like storytelling than liturgy. It is important to involve the congregation; therefore some of… Continue reading A Palm-Passion Service (Luke)

April 13, 2025 Lectionary Texts The Palms In Luke 19.28-42 Jesus enters Jerusalem to joyful acclaim. The human resistance of the Pharisees is met by the support of all Creation (“these stones would cry out”). Verses 41-42, in which Jesus laments over Jerusalem, are not included in the lectionary but I highly recommend including them.… Continue reading Palm – Passion Sunday