Ritual has great power to infuse a sense of deeper connection among people. Recognizing the sacred responsibility that comes with a driver’s license/licence can invest a new driver with an inner motivation to drive safely and considerately. Just as potent as it is to ceremonially inaugurate a new driver’s driving career, it is as powerful […]
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This blessing of the Driver’s Licence/license* might be held at home or in the gathering place of one’s faith community. Ritual has great power to infuse a sense of deeper connection among people. Recognizing the sacred responsibility that comes with a driver’s licence can invest a young person with an inner motivation to drive safely […]
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Note: Choose one or more church leaders (blend of ordained and laity) to participate as per your congregation’s custom or tradition. Number the ‘Leader’ sections to match the number of leaders involved. Introduction: Leader: Today we celebrate, bless and commission [Student’s name]. We lift up their journey and commitment declaring ourselves to be their supporting […]
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Note: before using the ‘Digital Manifesto’ in full, consider the congregation. What are local concerns and worries about digital usage? Perhaps a selection from the Manifesto might suffice. Perhaps there are other concerns to be added or inserted. May this act of faith be meaningful. Worship offers us space in which to reflect on our […]
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This service was written as a blessing for a home-made wood-fired kiln on the day of its first firing. It might be adapted for other items used in the creative process, e.g. a loom or studio. This service was originally written for the blessing of a kiln designed and built by Daniel Gardner of Loveland, […]
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Dedication of Crumpacker Gallery at St Paul’s Secondary School, Concord, New Hampshire (adapted for inclusivity) The Invitatory Officiant: Creative God, open our lips. People: And our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Psalm 112:1-7 (adapted) One: Happy are they who fear God All: and have great delight in God’s commandments! One: Their descendants will be […]
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What words do we use to ‘chase out demons’? What do we even think about spirits, good or evil, inhabiting our spaces, our homes? What words express our unknowing, our hope, our faith? Whether healthy or troubled, peaceful or distressed, a home and its inhabitants may benefit from a ritual of blessing. Explore these services […]
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This ritual draws together a faith community in a renewal and affirmation of gifts and talents. It includes readings, a litany and the laying on of hands. Romans 12:4-8, First Peter 4:8-11, Matthew 20:25-28 Opening words Jesus came among us as a servant and calls us to faith and a life of loving service to […]
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Plough Sunday is held annually the Sunday before ploughing commences. In English tradition, taking into account the warmer clime and Northern Hemisphere location, Plough (Plow) Sunday is held on the Sunday after Epiphany, the Sunday between 7-13 January. Farmers arrive in farm carts and tractors, carrying a ploughshare (a section of the plough’s blade) which […]
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This ready-to-use Café Church worship service weaves together scripture, drama, reflection, conversation & communion. It has been designed for worship around tables, but is easily adaptable to a more traditional setting. This service includes everything you need — an Order of Service to handout, leader script sheets, reader printouts, song suggestions, a list of supplies, […]
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What gives us life? What sustains us? Using water as the focus, we gather and bless one another. Set up a large bowl in the centre of the worship space, or in the centre of each table. small glasses (or communion cups) partially filled with water — at each place or on a tray at […]
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Bring your seeds, your trowels, your overalls! Welcome spring with an act of worship celebrating creation, life and growth. In British tradition, Plough (Plow) Sunday is held on the Sunday after Epiphany, the Sunday between 7-13 January. Sometimes arriving in their farm carts or tractors, farmers bring a ploughshare (a section of the plough’s blade) […]
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Joy and a bit-of-chaos sum up a Blessing of the Animals service! Sometimes held outside, sometimes inside, with care and safety measures in place (e.g. animals kept on leash or in carrier) an animal blessing service can provide meaning and relevance for children and anyone with a pet. Photos or soft toys (stuffed toy animals) may be brought […]
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What gives us life? What sustains us? Using water as the focus, we gather and bless one another. Worship Words resources for Blessing of water rituals:
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