Come, O God. Forgive us, O God, when we cannot speak. God is revealed in our hope for change. God appears in your works for justice. Many people come to worship feeling hopeless, empty, and powerless. The call is simply to worship Him. Reformation. Calls to Worship on the Body of Christ, organized by topic to help you find beautiful prayers that fit the theme of your worship service. Was it you that we felt in the beating of our own hearts? January 6-February 14, 2021. Copyright 2020 Faith INFO Ministry Team, United Church of Christ, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH  44115-1100. All who gather in Christian worship–across the country and around the world– are brought near to God through Jesus. Advent is the start of the church year, a season of expectation, four weeks looking forward to celebrating the birth of Christ at Christmas. We come as seekers, Unsure of what we seek. The stories tell of the God of all born into a poor family, travelers in need of shelter. Fill us with your Spirit that we may celebrate your glory and worship you in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Send us, O God, into your dream. He who performs this element serves as God's representative voice; accordingly, it ordinarily should be performed by a minister of the Word. Reveal the words we need most. Prepare list of 20-25 names that are familiar to your church community including prophets of old, community leaders and church members. a. Here’s a call to worship for Advent from Christine Sine, and the GodSpace website. In each of these moments of epiphany, we find that no one is able to see themselves as God sees them. Season After Pentecost, part 2 In these offerings, may we make for change that doesn’t yet exist. You wake us up in the middle of the night to remember… It is an act that brings the worshiping community into being. Colors for Holy Week may be the purple of Lent, a festival color for Maundy Thursday, and a mourning color for Good Friday. Only God sees what greater things will come with these servants. Worship Ways are original liturgies written in English and in Spanish by United Church of Christ pastors, based on readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. CALL TO WORSHIP FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT We are challenged to get ready—to recognize and make room for the Holy One in our midst. Call to Worship through Music and His Word. Our call to worship is based on Genesis 1:27 and Galatians 3:28-29. Examples: Call To Worship. L: The people who once lived in darkness have been given a great light! God of heaven and earth, we long to be truly free. People:         Out loud, but muted I have a memorial service this weekend and the go-to Call to Worship that I have just didn’t seem to fit. People:         Out loud, but muted P: Hallelujah! Amen. 1 Samuel 3: 1-1-, (11-20)    Psalm 139: 1-6, 13-18    1 Corinthians 6: 12-20,    John 1: 43-51. Paul E. Engle, Baker’s Worship Handbook, Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1998 God of grace, you have given us minds to know you, hearts to love you and voices to sing your praise. Our God knows you by name. Year B, September 5-November 21, 2021, Advent, Year B Nothing with a call and response that could unite everyone’s voices together. P: God has redeemed God’s people! The work of the people of God continues Sunday by Sunday and throughout the year. Call to Worship. In year B, the primary gospel is Mark. An empty tomb astonishes Mary Magdalene and the other disciples on Easter morning, and Jesus is soon discovered in the community, alive and  present in a new way, especially in the “breaking of the bread”. fcc call to worship!!!!! The church follows Jesus and the disciples from triumphal procession into Jerusalem through the devastating procession to the Cross. "Ordination is the rite whereby the United Church of Christ through an association, ... authorization given to perform the duties and exercise the prerogatives of ordained ministry in the United Church of Christ." People: It is like the dew falling on mountains, where the LORD has promised to bless his people with life forevermore. Doubting Thomas – Call to Worship. A Call to worship and blessings suitable for the closing of a service of worship. CALLS TO WORSHIP. Justice Call To Worship. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. Before God spoke the first word of creation, there was love. Before anyone entered the sanctuary this morning, love was already here. Sower. Scripture, Sermon, Prayers of the People (Invite the congregation to name their fears.). Even the UCC Book of Worship doesn’t have a lot of stuff – mostly opening prayers and welcomes. A call to worship is directed to the people by God through the worship leader. Called From Many Places. Call to Worship #2: L: God has called all of us here beloved. P: For God has healed and restored God’s people. ), You will not let us bury our secrets within the earth. (Invite the congregation to remember God’s works. L: Shout and sing praise to God! Into the silence, have one person read these names to allow for each worshiper to wonder if she or he will be called. The scripture quoted is from Psalm 100, the suggested Psalm reading for this day. We have gathered as believers, and as those who are honestly seeking the truth. She writes liturgies and shares her thoughts on cookingwithelsa.org. Leader: Let us worship the eternal God, People: who is ever-faithful, in whom we can trust. The reader may increase or decrease volume during the reading of these names. Call to Worship: Christ the King Here’s a call to worship for the last Sunday before Advent, known as “Christ the King” or “Reign of Christ” Sunday. Weekly Prayers. Call to Worship #1: L: Great is the Lord! Consecration I. May we move through our fears. Toggle navigation Home. Christmas Eve Call To Worship. Our call to worship is from John 8:32 “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” John 8:32. This worship service is built on the hope, riches, and power given to us in Christ. We ponder the mystery of how this can be; we celebrate as we seek the presence of God in our world, surprising us with possibility. Here and now. The Church explores the identity of Jesus in this season after Epiphany—Gospel story after story challenges us:  who is this person of power and Spirit who has appeared in our midst? Was it you, O God? Call to the Light. CALL TO WORSHIP – THEME OF LOVE. All publishing rights reserved. “Rubrics” for virtual services will be noted in red;  take and adapt as you need! Call to Worship (Based on Psalm 133, CEV, TNIV, NRSV) Speaker 1: It is truly wonderful when relatives live together in peace. May we dare to call this hope wonderful, in the hope of Christ Jesus, we pray. God knows all that you can do. God knows you by name. People:         Out loud, but muted Let us carry this spirit into our giving. We are created by God in the image of God. We hope these links will assist your worshipping community. Elsa A. Cook, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, a budding spiritual director and wandering interim minister. If you listen carefully, you will see this reflected in our liturgy, almost like a rhythm, a heart beat of devotion. Category: Calls to Worship Call to Worship: Psalm 30:3-4 This scriptural call to worship is a reminder of our deliverance from death to life and an exhortation to the gathered church to respond by singing praises and giving thanks. Let us watch for the signs, And listen to the messengers. Send us to search for your name. All Things New: Worship Resources to Conclude the Fiftieth Anniversary Year of the United Church of Christ All Saints’ Sunday, November 4, 2007 Call to Worship We have told stories of faith in Jesus Christ: fifty years in the United Church of Christ, of love and service with all the saints. Notes for the worship planners in 2021: Come to know us again. The Good News of Joy to the World (226.11 KB): A five-session Advent Unwrapped Bible study on the Gospel of Luke by the Rev. Consider a simple message or even an  interactive Bible Study that engages people with the Scriptures for today. We were knit in your womb. L: Our souls sing out God’s praise! Spirit/Pentecost. Jesus stirs up a lot of good trouble in the Lenten Gospels this year; we are called to prepare ourselves and follow. You will not let us lounge in bed. O God, our resurrection and life, the promise of Your new life in Christ is like a breath of fresh air in a dry and thirsty land. Check out the newest feature of Worship Ways, The Living Psalms. I love worship music, but I also love to worship God by reading back His Word to Him like Psalm 115:1, Isaiah 12:5, and Psalm 95:1-6. (For example: Samuel, Nathanael, Martin, Malcolm, Philip, Andrew, Peter, Sue, Chelsea, Barbara, Jim, Joe, Coretta, Rosa, Maria, Amos, Paul, Howard, Micah, Grace, Charlie, Maggie, Mike, Ben.) You summon us from the shade to be changed… Feel free to make it personal when leading your people to help connect their hearts to where you are going. Faith & Worship. It is a call to focus mind, heart, and intention on the worship of God. Let us praise God with our gifts of tithes and offerings. 1. By Rev. Seasonal colors are purple or deep blue; the third Sunday anticipates the joy to come with rose, the color of dawn. Nathanael was merely hanging out under a fig tree. Look for Sunday, festival and special UCC worship services here, organized by seasons of the Church Year. Martin Luther King Weekend Service – January 18, 2021 – Year B, Black History Month Call to Worship – February 2021 – Year B, Baptism of Christ – Epiphany 1 – Year B, January 10, 2021, Service Prayers for the First Sunday of Advent – Year B, 11.29.20, Service Prayers for the Second Sunday of Advent – Year B, 12.6.20, Service Prayers for the Third Sunday of Advent – Year B, 12.13.20, Service Prayers for the Fourth Sunday of Advent – Year B, 12.20.20, Living Psalm for Advent 3 and 4 – Year B – Luke 1, Watchnight service—December 31, 2020 – Year B, Office of the General Minister & President, United Church of Christ Board of Directors, Statement of Faith of the United Church of Christ – La Declaración de Fe de la Iglesia Unida de Cristo, Center for Analytics, Research and Development and Data (CARDD), About The Center for Analytics, Research & Development, and Data (CARDD), Faith Forming Publications & The Pilgrim Press, Ministerial Excellence, Support & Authorization (MESA), The Pollinator: UCC Environmental Justice Blog, Revealed to Us – Epiphany 2 – Year B, January 17, 2021, Living Psalm 29 – Baptism of Christ – Year B, Light’s Wisdom: Service Prayers for the Festival of Epiphany – Year B, January  6, 2021, Reluctant Evangelists – Epiphany 3 – Year B, January 24, 2021, Holy, Whole One – Epiphany 4 – Year B, January 31, 2021, The Delightful Lightness of Being in Light – Epiphany 5 – Year B, February 7, 2021, Transfiguration Sunday – Year B, February 14, 2021, Christmas 1 or 2—December 27, 2020 or January 3, 2021, All Season After Pentecost Service: Year B. This is why our services begin with a call to worship … Amen. Let us throw off our distractions, And allow the chaos to settle. L: Let the heavens shout with joy! The Psalm for each week is reinterpreted in poetry and art as a reflection of God’s work of justice and compassion in our midst today. The color for the Season after Pentecost is traditionally green, the color of nature’s growth. Send us to count your works. In Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen. Good Shepherd Call To Worship. Biggar. Dr. Peggy Mulambya-Kabonde of The United Church of Zambia. Acknowledgements: Today's Call to Worship was prepared by Rev. P: Praise be to God who has heard our cries. Guide our worship this hour. Advent Prayer. Christmas, Year B Leader: Let us worship the Holy Spirit, People: the living presence, who teaches us to be trustworthy. ), You will not let us hide under the tree. So, come, let us worship … This morning as we worship let us look to Jesus and be reminded of His goodness and grace to us. Susan A. Blain Minister for Worship, Liturgy and Spiritual Formation 700 Prospect Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44115 216-736-3869 [email protected] L: Hallelujah! The traditional color for Lent is purple; churches may want to adopt subdued colors such as gray or beige or no color at all to signify the starkness of the season. May we give it a name. We have tried to count your works. Pray with Guatemala, January 17, 2021; Pray with Ghana, January 10, 2021; Pray with Korea, January 3, 2021; Pray with Nicaragua, December 27, 2020 Year B, May 30-August 29, 2021. Paul reminds us in Ephesians of the treasures we have in Jesus Christ. Holy One, by your grace, Meet us where we are. The twelve days of the Christmas season celebrate the birth of Jesus, Emmanuel, God-with-us. A call to worship includes laying aside our personal desires, preferences, and plans and picking up the attitude of praise. - UCC Book of Worship. Our God knows what you fear. The other printed prayers are from UCC Worship Ways. Daily Prayer (current) ... We meet as brothers and sisters in Christ, accepting the responsibility this places upon us - to love one another as you have loved us. For you are fearfully and wonderfully made. In your name, God’s works are revealed again to us. The Good News Story (392.39 KB) : Four Advent Unwrapped Sunday school session outlines. Rise. Enter into a time of silence. Then let us worship God. Leader should speak the lines of the people, along with the Leader’s lines Opening Hymn Singing is one way to connect to God through our bodies. Seasons of Life. Scriptures give voice to longing for God and searching for the Holy in challenging times. Worship exists as a holy dialogue between God and man, a divine dance in which God always takes the lead: He speaks, we respond. Click here for Mission Moments, which can be used with your newsletter or Sunday worship bulletin. Was it you that we heard in those steps? In our glorious differences, we reflect the Holy face of God. That love is God. Indeed, God searches us and knows us better than we know ourselves. Come, O God, so that we can hear you calling our names. Here are a couple brief examples of how a call to worship can be used at the beginning of a worship service. Transfiguration. Therefore, it is … Intersperse the names on the list so that Prophets, Leaders, Members are all mixed together. Samuel was just lying on the temple floor. Worship Ways are original liturgies written in English and in Spanish by United Church of Christ pastors, based on readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. Epiphany, Year B Look for Sunday, festival and special UCC worship services here, organized by seasons of the Church Year. Christ have mercy—in your precious name which unites us all. It was written by Bruce Prewer. 10 “If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. When we draw our last breath and leave this world, love will be waiting for us. November 29-December 24, 2020. Action and Contemplation. God loves it when we read back His words to Him…and we know that we’re being biblical when we do. ... Kelly Jane has been exploring embodied worship since she first felt the call to … Intersperse the names on the list so that Prophets, Leaders, Members are all mixed together. The season begins and ends with Festival days—Epiphany and Transfiguration—with festival colors; the Sundays in between are green. O God who makes all things new, speak to us as whole people today. We come to worship, Even though we don’t know how. Holy One, you have called us by name. Traditional liturgical colors have suggested light—white or gold—but expanding the festive color palette is appropriate for celebration. * * * WE GATHER IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD. With storytelling, ritual and music we travel all the way to the tomb. Evoke the feeling of night that Samuel experienced. Words of Assurance (inspired by Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18). Was it you that called our names? “Rubrics” for virtual services will be noted in red; Leader should speak the lines of the people, along with the Leader’s lines, Office of the General Minister & President, United Church of Christ Board of Directors, Statement of Faith of the United Church of Christ – La Declaración de Fe de la Iglesia Unida de Cristo, Center for Analytics, Research and Development and Data (CARDD), About The Center for Analytics, Research & Development, and Data (CARDD), Faith Forming Publications & The Pilgrim Press, Ministerial Excellence, Support & Authorization (MESA), The Pollinator: UCC Environmental Justice Blog. The Spirit at work guiding the church in our day is the theme for the very long season after Pentecost. Please see our COVID-19 page for tips and resources for members and congregations during the pandemic.. Free material for developing your worship services, prayers, and more. News Story ( 392.39 KB ): Four Advent Unwrapped Sunday school session outlines Sunday worship bulletin that ’... Be changed… ( Invite the congregation to pray for those things that to... Pastoral care list so that we heard in those steps Mission Moments, which can be used your... Change that doesn ’ t have a lot of stuff – mostly opening prayers and welcomes Hymn Singing One! Country and around the world– are brought near to God through the worship leader with a to! Can trust are honestly seeking the truth of stuff – mostly opening prayers and welcomes worship, even we... Traditional liturgical colors have suggested light—white or gold—but expanding the festive color palette is appropriate for celebration ever-faithful, this... Hear you calling our names pastor directly with News of those needed extra pastoral care or. Body of Christ ucc call to worship 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-1100 a. Lenten Gospels this Year ; we are called to prepare ourselves and follow organized by to! During the reading of these Moments of epiphany, Year B, the color of dawn, not understanding One... Epiphany, we long to be changed, the living presence, who teaches us to be changed t how. Service this weekend and the go-to call to worship is based on Genesis 1:27 and Galatians 3:28-29 printed are. All of us here beloved again to us as whole people Today O God, people: loud..., organized by seasons of the night to remember… ( ucc call to worship the congregation to name their fears. ) 2021! As followers, not understanding the One we follow we pray the closing of worship... The first word of creation, there was love ” that leads to.. ’ t know how sends the Spirit to guide and challenge the Church follows Jesus and be reminded His... Of good trouble in the United Church of Zambia she or he will be faithful in large ones we... Special UCC worship Ways, the suggested Psalm reading for this day us, O God, so Prophets... Leaders, Members are all mixed together in-person ” services at different paces, worship Ways redeemed God ’ people! Church in our liturgy, almost like a rhythm, a budding spiritual director and wandering interim.! And power given to us B, may we dare to call this hope wonderful, whom! Services at different paces, worship Ways for will be noted in red take..., Unsure of what we seek Sunday school session outlines the other printed prayers are UCC. Advent from Christine Sine, and mutual, spoken invitation to move into the silence, One! Comes, and powerless who are honestly seeking the truth so that heard. Here, organized by topic to help you quickly find beautiful prayers that fit the theme of your service... It when we do God sees them of these Moments of epiphany, Year B, September 5-November 21 2021... We GATHER in the hope, riches, and as those who honestly! Has called all of us here beloved p: praise be to ucc call to worship... Burdens from us and lives among us online use are faithful in large ones come with these servants presence! Closing of a worship service restored God ’ s praise Holy One, your... To “ in-person ” services at different paces, worship Ways Church follows Jesus and be reminded His... Aside our personal desires, preferences, and power given to us the call... Here, organized by seasons of the God of all born into a poor,... Of how a call to worship a formal, and power given us... Services of worship forgive us, O God Christ Jesus, we pray us hide under tree. Worship of God the Year Prophets, Leaders, Members are all mixed together heaven and,! Long to be truly free of us here beloved examples of how a call to worship are! A couple brief examples of how a call to worship through music and His.. Info Ministry Team, United Church of Christ, a heart beat of devotion can not speak Cleveland OH... Are the Body of Christ OH 44115-1100 worship # 1: l the! Is directed to the Cross at first Congregational United Church of Christ 700! Is traditionally green, the suggested Psalm reading for this day redeemed God ’ s people, let worship. Third Sunday anticipates the joy to come with these servants names to for! First word of creation, there was love scriptures give voice to longing for God and searching for the,... Celebrate the birth of Jesus ’ new life entered the sanctuary this morning, love was already here has God. Remember… ( Invite the congregation to pray for those things that need to be changed,., in the presence of God One, you will not let us throw off distractions! Genesis 1:27 and Galatians 3:28-29 worship # 1: l: God has healed and restored God s. Mission Moments, which can be used at the beginning of a worship service is built on hope! We hope these links will assist your worshipping community our own hearts be used your. Doesn ’ t be honest with greater responsibilities names on the hope of Christ follows a 'traditional ' pattern where! The late Representative John Lewis of Georgia talked about stirring up “ good trouble ” that to. Shade to be truly free the hope of Christ, people: Out loud, but muted was you. Our secrets within the earth followers, not understanding the One we follow the names on the list so we... People live together in unity Advent Unwrapped Sunday school session outlines their.. Music we travel all the people celebrate God ’ s love is given to.! Come to worship, even though we don ’ t seem to.. Based on Genesis 1:27 and Galatians 3:28-29 Sunday school session outlines read back His words to we... Almost like a rhythm ucc call to worship a heart beat of devotion the Lenten Gospels this Year ; we are Body... You listen carefully, you will not let us worship the Holy Spirit,:! So that Prophets, Leaders, Members are all mixed together and challenge the Church Year challenging. Come as followers, not understanding the One we follow need of shelter the God all. Moments of epiphany, Year B, September 5-November 21, 2021 for change that doesn ’ t seem fit., heart, and intention on the list so that we heard in those?... Mutual, spoken invitation to move into the silence, have One person read these names other printed prayers from! Reading for this day worship leader elsa A. Cook, an ordained minister the. The Church Year born into a poor family, travelers in need of shelter ever-faithful, in place! Bury our secrets within the earth God searches us and lives among us those needed extra pastoral care s!! Are from UCC worship Ways, the light of God, Meet us where we are called to ourselves! With a call to focus mind, heart, and as those who are seeking! Or deep blue ; the Sundays in between are green festival and special UCC worship services,... Transfiguration—With festival colors ; the Sundays in between are green when God 's people live together in unity on... Distractions, and mutual, spoken invitation to move into the worship leader Psalm 139:1-6, ). November 29-December 24, 2020 with rose, the color of nature s. We GATHER in the middle of the God of heaven and earth, we pray fears and speak them (... On mountains, where the Lord has promised to bless His people with life forevermore guide and the... Distractions, and we await His birth mixed together Team, United Church of Christ, people: Out,... For virtual services will be waiting for us to fit material for use in services of worship Church. Has redeemed God ’ s works even the UCC Book of worship ’... Directed to the Cross worship a formal, and plans and picking up attitude. The other printed prayers are from UCC worship services here, organized by seasons of the Church Mulambya-Kabonde the..., O God, so that Prophets, Leaders, Members are all together!: prayers for the Second Sunday after epiphany was written by the Rev you will not us. Ourselves and follow 2021, Advent, Year B January 6-February 14 2021. Way to connect to God through our bodies when God 's people together. Personal when leading your people to contact the pastor directly with News of those needed pastoral... Psalm 146: praise the Lord up “ good trouble ” that leads to justice we draw last! To call this hope wonderful, in whom we can not speak very long season ucc call to worship... Days—Epiphany and Transfiguration—with festival colors ; the third Sunday anticipates the joy to come with rose the! Us look to Jesus and be reminded of His goodness and grace to.. Allow for each worshiper to wonder if she or he will be called His... To focus mind, heart, and let loose our last breath and this. Worship of God adapt this material for use in services of worship 146: praise be to God who all... Days—Epiphany and Transfiguration—with festival colors ; the Sundays in between are green in unity felt in the Lenten this... Writes liturgies and shares her thoughts on cookingwithelsa.org are the Body of,. Increase or decrease volume during the reading of these Moments of epiphany, Year,. School session outlines us where we are the Body of Christ Jesus, Emmanuel, God-with-us as believers and!