This booklet provides resources for youth leaders, etc. who want to prepare young people for ministry in disaster situations.
A hymn for Baptism of the Lord Sunday by Carolyn Winfrey-Gillette.
An overview of The Trinity: God's Love Overflowing by Daniel Migliore of Princeton Seminary.
“The Unity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace,” written by the Office of Theology and Worship, addresses issues resulting from some critical assessments of the faith, order and mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Specifically, while many critics of the PC(USA) applaud the church’s official theological and moral standards, they assert that these positions are inconsequential if persons can depart from them with impunity.
The issue is identity: what makes us who we are? “The Unity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace” acknowledges that as a finite, limited creature of God, the church must exhibit a …
This sermon is provided for ideas. While you’re welcome to use what’s helpful, please do so remembering that the Lord called you to serve your people where they are.
For several decades, variations on a portion of the French Reformed Church baptismal liturgy have been used in PC(USA) congregations. When infants are baptized, the minister addresses the child directly, proclaiming the sure promise of God. The Office of Theology and Worship provides these examples, noting that no single set of words is "right." Pastoral judgment may lead to particular variations.
Whatever words are used, the pastor should address the child directly, and should strive to speak rather than read.
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A service for Baptism of the Lord Sunday with a renewal of baptismal vows and holy communion.
These Calls to Confession and Declarations of Forgiveness are designed to be spoken at the baptismal font. The baptismal font should be open and in full view of the congregation. The font may already contain water, provided that there is sufficient room to add an ample amount of water at the Declaration of Forgiveness. All of the texts are drawn from the scriptures of the Revised Common Lectionary for the season of Lent, Year C.
A study of The Belhar Confession and its accompanying letter.
This manual written by Harold B. Confer provides important tips to ensure a safe work team experience; includes information about hazards, power tools, vehicle and equipment safety, and emergency procedures; also includes reproducible signs for encouraging safety practices on the work site.