Worship Planning Tools

WORSHIP RESOURCES   Third Sunday after the Epiphany Ordinary Time 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Members of One Body   Additional Scriptures Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; Luke 4:14-21; Doctrine and Covenants 165:2a   Prelude Announcements, Share and Care Welcome   Call to Worship This day is holy to the Lord your God…for the joy of the Lord is your strength. —Nehemiah 8:9-10, adapted Hymn “Summoned by the God Who Made Us” CCS 330 OR “Kanisa Litajengwa/Oh, Who Will Build the Church Now?”    CCS 338 Encourage participants to sing in languages other than their own. If this is unfamiliar, consider singing along...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Second Sunday after the Epiphany Ordinary Time Racial Justice Day 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Many Gifts, One Spirit   Additional Scriptures Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; John 2:1-11; Doctrine and Covenants 147:5a; 163:2   Preparation Give a copy of the Gifts of the Spirit template found at the end of the service to each participant, along with writing utensils. Consider setting up a table with crayons, markers, stickers, and other supplies for those who want to decorate their sheet during the service. Prelude Share and Care Welcome Call to Worship: Psalm 36:5-10 Hymn of Praise “Praise with Joy the World’s...

WORSHIP RESOURCES First Sunday after the Epiphany Acts 8:14-17 Baptized of Water and Spirit   Additional Scriptures Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22   Preparation For the Focus Moment, prior to today’s worship, inflate several balloons and place them toward the front of your worship space. Alternatively, you can have a deflated balloon nearby and inflate during the activity. Any kind of balloon is acceptable. Be mindful of potential allergens and proper disposing of balloons after the service. You will need a bell for the Prayer for Peace. Today’s theme lends itself to the sacraments of baptism and confirmation....

WORSHIP RESOURCES Epiphany of The Lord Matthew 2:1-12 (A,B,C) A Star!   Additional Scriptures Isaiah 60: 1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12                         Worship Preparation Prior to today’s worship, using construction paper, cutout stars of all colors—the more colors, the better! (See below for a star template.) Place your pre-cut stars on a table toward the front of your worship space. Provide markers/pens for each participant. These will be used for the Focus Moment in the service. Prepare enough for all to have one.   We Praise Prelude   Songs of Presence and Praise                         Choose two.                Encourage participants to sing...

Second Sunday after Christmas John 1:1-18 (A,B,C) Receive Grace upon Grace   Additional Scriptures Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14; Moroni 10:29   Preparation For the Call to Worship, coordinate with the presider from December 29 to collect the Psalm phrases people wrote. If they weren’t compiled, prepare to do that, editing them by combining similar phrases. Arrange for printed copies of the completed work to be inserted in the worship bulletins, arranged as a congregational responsive reading, or project the words on a screen. Categorize participants in any of these ways: high/low voices; birthdays in January-June/birthdays in July-December, or...