Loving and Holy God, it is such a privilege to bring our honest prayers to you, to open the Scriptures and discover not only that ordinary women and men, but also Jesus himself, offer to you the gritty ‘stuff’ of their lives – it gives us the permission we need to be that honest not […]
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These songs of thanksgiving, by George Stuart, are especially applicable for Harvest, Earth Day and Season of Creation celebrations. Click on the song title to link to printable music and lyrics. Nature’s Beauty (Tune: Regent Square) Celebrate all hidden textures; Value all the roots below; Celebrate all covered splendour; Value beauty not on show; Celebrate with […]
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We gather in this place Tune Crimond For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. We gather in this place today To hear a word we need; From Jesus’ teaching we gain strength; We listen. We take heed. We come with open hearts and minds To hear a word we need; To sing […]
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This prayer has been written in response to the cover-up of sexual abuse revealed within the Roman Catholic Church in Pennsylvania USA. Items italicized might need to be updated to be more relevant to today’s worship. God of righteous anger and holy healing, We pray for our world For Ireland and Pennsylvania and Roman Catholics […]
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Who is like you, Passionate God? You heard the groans of the slaves in the brick pits of Pharaoh, liberated them, and made them your people. You will not allow our systems of death and greed to have the last word. The slavery of sex-trafficking will not stand against you. Poverty and starvation will be […]
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On the first Sunday after everyone has returned home from their holiday and summer adventures and the school year has started anew, members bring water they have brought from distant places. Those who had stayed in the city for the summer, bring water from their kitchen tap/faucet or another meaningful local tap. During the worship service, […]
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Living, loving God, thank you for the world around us, your splendid garden creation entrusted into our hands. Please grant us the wisdom to be faithful stewards of your earth: • Keeping air and water clean • Being mindful of energy consumption • Growing foods to share with all your people, our sisters and brothers […]
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Songs for Season of Creation, Creationtide and Earth Day George Stuart writes inclusive language lyrics to use with familiar tunes. Have a look on George’s easy-to use website (click here) for numerous ‘Eco-Church’ songs focusing on God in creation/nature, the environment and our care thereof. Each song includes the lyrics, musical score, a link to […]
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Proper 22, Year A Exodus 20:20-22a & 23:20 What do we think about ‘angels’? What words express the phenomenon called ‘angel’ in the Bible? This drama, in which God promises to send an ‘angel’, might be used to open up reflection and discussion on the subject. Drama, Exodus 20 PDF Drama, Exodus 20 WORD […]
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These words open the time of worship… As we ring the bowl three times, may we open to the wisdom of our own and other traditions, to the joys and sufferings we carry with us today, and to God’s presence here, among these people and in the world.
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Originally posted on Godspace God bless this garden Through which your glory shines May we see in its beauty the wonder of your love God bless the soil Rich and teeming with life May we see in its fertility the promise of new creation God bless our toil As we dig deep to […]
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Prayers Sunday to Saturday Daily Prayer Series: Monday Prayers — New Creation Tuesday Prayers — Refreshing Words Wednesday Prayers — Renewal Thursday Prayers – Solidarity with the poor Friday Prayers — Solidarity with Creation Saturday Prayers Sunday Prayers — Resurrection and New Life Lawrence explains: I began looking for a daily prayer series that would nourish me in the sort of […]
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We come today as your church. May each person feel welcomed and supported by our love and prayers. We pray for those who are unable to join us today because they are unwell, have other commitments, or are with family and friends. May they still know of your love for them, and your constant presence […]
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What words hold the glory of summer? How do we express the mystery of bursting sunflowers, broad leaves and warm waters? Summer words: an alphabetical listing of all resources Explore these resources for words (and images) to share in worship and reflection during the summer season… Free images of summer: All photos posted on the Worship […]
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Colours of the rainbow Originally used to illustrate ‘sharing’ as presented in John 6:1-15 (Jesus feeds many) and 2 Kings 4:42-44 (Tenth Week of Pentecost, Year B). Preparation: In a bag: (I use the same cloth bag each week, so children anticipate that there will be something inside it when they gather.) a selection of […]
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Hunt’s impressive web site contains lectionary-based ‘sermons, liturgies, prayers, and articles from a progressive/post-liberal theological perspective.’ Rex Hunt shares numerous resources from a life-long career as a progressive minister in the Uniting Church in Australia. The site is easy to use and will prove a valuable resource to any progressive worship planner. Click here to […]
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These communion prayers focus on creation. They might be used to celebrate Earth Day or during the Season of Creation. Genesis 1:1-19 Words of gratitude God of creation and transformation, for this time together around this table, we give thanks. For the power of this meal, this simple bread and juice, to unite us as […]
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God Is Inside Tune: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. God is tiny like the ants, And as big as elephants; God is soft like kitten fur And can make a tiger purr; God is inside everything, That is why we want to sing. We can all be […]
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God of the prophets, we lift our prayers to you. Prayers of intercession for Eighth Sunday of Pentecost, Year B Amos 7:7-15 Ready-to-print copy: PDF Prayers of Intercession – Amos 7,7-15 WORD Prayers of Intercession – Amos 7,7-15 A different responsive line might be chosen, e.g. God of the prophets, we lift our prayers to […]
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Tune: Ba Ba Black Sheep Choose which verses are most relevant, omit the others. Arrange them in the sequence most suitable for your purpose. The last two lines of the first verse are the same for all other verses. George suggests: consider teaching the children only two verses and help them to memorise them by […]
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Jesus loves Tune: This old man Traditional nursery rhyme melody For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. Jesus loves; he loves one; No! Not one! but everyone; Telling each one, everyone, this is what we know, Jesus loves us as we grow. Jesus loves; he loves two; He gives love to me […]
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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 10) Roles: God, Amos, Amaziah (priest), Jeroboam (king) Each role may be filled by any age or gender. Ready-to-print downloads of the script: PDF Amos 7, 7-15 – drama – Amos, God, King, Priest WORD Amos 7, 7-15 – drama – Amos, God, King, Priest Script Amos: I am the […]
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Jesus Asks Us Tune: Old Macdonald had a farm Traditional Nursery Rhyme melody For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. The repeated lines (italicised) might be omitted to keep the verses simple. Jesus asks us to give thanks every single day; Yes. Jesus asks us to give thanks every single day; With […]
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Prayers for Today: morning, midday and day’s end by Christina White, UK Day’s Beginning O God, You have birthed the world And us. You have washed us, Dressed us, Fed us, Set us on our way in the school of life. Give us courage to stand strong, To meet all that comes our way […]
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A time of thanksgiving A time of sharing What words reflect the orange glow of an autumn sunset, the heavy grain and succulent fruit, the sorrow of scarcity when crops fail? Worship Words Autumn resources Worship words resources for Harvest celebrations: Free images of autumn: All photos posted on the Worship Words website may […]
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As we go about our busy and frenetic lives we thank you for your on-going unfailing love, that at times we almost forget is there. We thank you, that you are always present in our lives, behind and before us. Your love is so great that we know you will never let us down, you […]
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Mark 5:21-43 dramatised — adapted by Ana Gobledale, UK A Girl Restored to Life and a Woman Healed adapted from the New Revised Standard Version These copies of the drama are ready to download and print. Each features a role highlighted. DRAMA – Mark 5, 21-43 – Disciple DRAMA – Mark 5, 21-43 – […]
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Prayers for our World (Intercession) In response to Mark 5:21-43 We turn to God, reaching out through our prayers of intercession, lifting up those near and far, known and stranger, trusting that even if our entreaties but touch the hem of the divine garment, they will be heard. Pray with me. God, thank you for […]
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On this day, in this place, we thank you for the lives that we have and the many paths you guide us on. We thank you for all the memories and people that comfort us, challenge us and support us along our way. And we hope that we can support, challenge and comfort others on […]
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Stilling the storms of life, a guided reflection Text: Mark 4:35-41 NRSV (Lection 5th Sunday of Pentecost, Year B) Prior to reading the passage, set the scene: Jesus’s days, filled with healing and teaching by the lakeside, have tired him and the disciples out. In chapter 3 he asks for a boat to stand […]
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Jesus stills a storm Mark 4:35-41, using text from the New Revised Standard Version – Pentecost 5, Year B Readers: Worship Leader, Storyteller, Jesus, the Disciples (congregation) Download a ready-to-print copy of the drama: Mark 4, 35-41 – Jesus stills a storm Leader: Mark tells many stories about Jesus. This story puts Jesus and the disciples […]
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Ruth 1: 1 – 5 In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land …. Hospitable God, who teaches us to welcome the stranger; we pray for all refugees and immigrants: those who have been displaced through famine, those who have been displaced through climate change, those who have been […]
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We wonder what lies beyond death. Perhaps nothingness? May it be a great expanse of freedom. Perhaps sleep? May you rest in peace. Perhaps reunion? May those you have loved, for whom your soul aches, be waiting to greet you. Perhaps belonging? May it bring an end to all loneliness and separation. Perhaps completion? May […]
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Born from the water, we pray to you, creator God, for your world, which human hands have seized and scarred. Give us your eyes to see its beauty, your love to care and your courage to take action. Born from the water, we pray to you, saving God, for your church which seeks to do […]
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You call us to be your voices in this world and we stay silent. You call us to be your hands in this world and we keep them hidden. You call us to be your feet in this world and we go our own way. You call us to stand up for our faith And […]
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Resources for Year A of the Common Lectionary Each Sunday and special day of the church year appears with readings and resources.
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Pentecost Sunday readings & resources for Year A Ordinary Time — Season after Pentecost: readings and worship resources…
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Worship resources for Easter Sunday and the Easter season, Year A…
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Lectionary readings & resources for Lent Year A… To access all Worship Words Lent resources click here. May this year’s journey towards Easter be one which we enter in spirit and in truth. –– Lynne Roberts, Australia For more Lent resources click here.
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