While Thanksgiving is a national holiday, the tradition of giving thanks at the end of the harvest is a religious event celebrated in most cultures. The national practice of giving thanks in November is therefore quite biblical.
Scripture abounds with thanksgiving to God, for thanksgiving is part of the Christian way of life, no matter what the circumstances. These are just a few scriptures you may wish to use for a Thanksgiving liturgy.
For a church service Col. 1 is particularly appropriate, bridging the liturgy between Christ the King Sunday and the First Sunday in Advent. In lean years, other …
This is a sermon from the Rev. Denise Anderson for SDOP Sunday 2020.
The Peace Fair is an inter-generational event that may be held during A Season of Peace, as part of World Communion Sunday, or at another time during the year. Eating together is an important component of the event, so be sure to plan for a meal.
The following brief reflections are meant to help preachers and worship leaders connect the lectionary gospel texts for the last three weeks of June and a faithful response to the constellation of issues surrounding torture. All three pericopes from Luke depict Jesus interacting powerfully, respectfully and compassionately with people who would be considered deviant by the social norms of his day. If we transpose these texts on to our time and place, we scan ask ourselves, “How is God currently reaching out to those whom society labels wrong?”
A sermon by Esther Wakeman, which includes an Epistle reading, Gospel reading and a hymn. Recorded at Christ Presbyterian Church in Canton, Ohio. on July 31, 2011. Media provided by Christ Presbyterian Church.
Self-Development of People (SDOP): Sermons and Liturgy is a thematic collection of sermons and liturgical materials celebrating the ministry of the Presbyterian Comminttee on the Self-Development of People. It is intended, first of all, to provide pastors with materials to help them in their preparation for worship services emphasizing SDOP, especially on SDOP Sunday, celebrated annually during the Lenten season. This booklet also informs general reader's.
SERMON to Celebrate SDOP Sunday By Rev. Rebecca Barnes Coordinator, Presbyterian Hunger Program
This brief eucharistic prayer is intended for services of healing and wholeness.
This is a service of pastoral care for families, couples, or individuals who have lost a home to earthquake, fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, or other disaster. It should be adapted according to specific needs and local circumstances.