These services of dedication arise from the United Church of Zambia but might be used elsewhere with minimal adaptation. They have been written by ministry students attending the United Church of Zambia University in Mindolo. Explanation & Context Congregations in the United Church of Zambia often have 2000-5000 members from which arise numerous choirs. A […]
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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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From a service for the induction of a Minister into a new congregation in the United Church of Zambia, Lusaka Presbytery. Questions asked of the Minister being inducted: Do you believe in your heart that you are truly called by God to the pastoral charge of this Congregation / these Congregations? I do so […]
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Creating fresh liturgies for Zambia’ today The city of Lusaka is often called a ‘construction site’ by its residents due to the constant building and expansion of the city. This liturgy for blessing a new office block site has been written cooperatively by a group of Bachelor of Theology students at the United Church of […]
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Every first Monday of August, Zambia celebrates ‘Farmers’ Day’, a national holiday. It’s a day in the spring to recognize the importance of agriculture to Zambia’s economy. The Sunday before will be a time to celebrate the land and its produce, as well as to highlight the difficult conditions for farmers in Zambia. Nearly 85 […]
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