Worship Resources
Variations on the French Reformed Church
Baptismal Liturgy
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.
Reformation Sunday
The tradition of Reformation Sunday offers an opportunity to celebrate our heritage and history and to affirm our central theological convictions and to consider God's ongoing reformation of the church. The Presbyterian Church does not have special scripture readings or resources designated for Reformation Sunday, since it is not part of the liturgical calendar. However the following suggestions may be helpful as you begin to plan for that day.
Service for the Lord's Day 
Why is the order of worship important? What do the various parts of the service mean? This commentary on the Service for the Lord's Day provides a clear and accessible interpretation of the order of worship, ideal for worship committees and others who want to deepen their understanding of the liturgy. Reproduced by permission of Westminster/John Knox Press.
Lectionary
Readings
This site provides daily resources for meditation and
prayer and includes:
- A Daily Lectionary of readings from the Old Testament,
Epistles and Gospels.
- Mission Yearbook entries with stories of mission in the
Church and prayer requests.
- Today's question from the new catechism — a learning tool
about Christian faith designed in question and answer form.
Extended Serving of the
Communion of the Church
Information about an addition to the Book of Order of a section
providing for the extended serving of the church's communion
to members isolated from congregational worship — confirmed
by the 211th General Assembly (1999).
Are there essential elements of
worship in the Reformed tradition? If so, they are not likely
to be found in abstract propositions, but they may be discerned
through careful attention to the presence of God in the practice
of worshiping communities.
by Stanley R. Hall
PDS 70-420-98-009 |
