Pastoral and Occasional Services
Guidelines and resources for pastoral and occasional services in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Ordination and Installation
Download sample services (Word documents) based on the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Book of Occasional Services (Geneva Press, 1999)
Teaching Elder / Pastor
Ordination Only Ordination and Installation Installation Only
Download other resources for ordination and installation
Guidelines Scripture Readings Hymn Suggestions
Worship Responsibilities of a Presbytery Moderator
Resources for Baptism of the Lord
A service for Baptism of the Lord Sunday with a renewal of baptismal vows and holy communion.
These prayers might be used in a variety of settings: Opening Prayers (at the beginning of worship) or concluding collects (after the Prayers of the People); for church websites or newsletters; or in personal, small group or family devotion.
The Revised Common Lectionary readings for Baptism of the Lord and Transfiguration of the Lord bracket the time after Epiphany with God’s words of favor to Jesus: “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” Download a chart that demonstrates the parallels among the gospel lessons for these days, a helpful resource for teaching and preaching.