Submitted by Rev. Melissa DeRosia, Pastor of Gates Presbyterian Church, Rochester, NY. Advent Week One Theme: Restoration Call to Worship (Isaiah 64:1-9, Psalm 80:1-7,17-19) Leader: In the midst of our … [Continue reading] about Call to Worship for Advent 1 – Restoration
confession and pardon for Advent – God of wonder
Submitted by Shannon Meacham, Pastor, Bethany Presbyterian Church, Menands, NY confession: God of Wonder, your works are mighty and your promises never failing. Yet we turn from you, wanting the promise to come too quickly. Not understanding the … [Continue reading] about confession and pardon for Advent – God of wonder
Sunday’s Coming–and it’s Advent! Working Toward November 27
Here we are, a mere 6 days from the First Sunday of Advent. Some of us run with the apocalyptic/second-coming theme...some of us run away from it, looking for a cute baby to look for instead. Some of us have full-season themes all ready to go, others … [Continue reading] about Sunday’s Coming–and it’s Advent! Working Toward November 27
But Wait! There’s More?
Well, the bulletin may be close to done, but the liturgy is not. There are still prayers to write, offering invitations to think about. On this Reign of Christ Sunday, are you helping your folks really think about what they're saying when they pray, … [Continue reading] about But Wait! There’s More?
Looking Ahead–more advent candle ideas
This week as we continue to look ahead to the fast approaching season of Advent (when did it get to be only 10 days away?) we offer a set of Advent Candle lighting liturgies from the Rev. Elsa Peters, who currently serves the First Congregational … [Continue reading] about Looking Ahead–more advent candle ideas
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