Worship Planning Tools

WORSHIP RESOURCES First Sunday of Advent (Joy) 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Joy before Us   Additional Scriptures Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; Luke 21:25-36; Doctrine and Covenants 163:10a-b   Preparation During Advent, create a tabletop wreath for a center of worship. Candles are placed in a wreath with greenery around them. The circle of greenery reminds us that God is without beginning or end. Four purple or dark blue candles, one for each week in Advent, are set in the circle. A rose-colored candle may be used for the week of Advent that represents joy. A white Christ candle for Christmas Day...

Generosity Cycle Worship Suggestions November 17, 2024 Mark 13:1-8 Hold Fast to Hope   Preparation: For this final week of the Generosity Cycle, you will present the final version of the communal statement of generosity. You can find instructions for each week at this link (insert link here). This week is the sixth week of the Generosity Cycle. The focus is on Reflect. You can find information about the Generosity Cycle at (insert link here).   Prelude Welcome and Call to Worship Welcome to this service of worship where we gather to celebrate the boundless hope that springs from hearts...

Generosity Cycle Worship Suggestions November 10, 2024 Mark 12:38-44 Can We Calculate Our Giving?   Preparation: For the past four weeks, the gathered community has been asked to write thoughts related to creating a communal statement of generosity. This week a draft of the statement will be presented. You can find instructions for each week at this link (insert link here). This week is the fifth week of the Generosity Cycle. The focus is on Respond. You can find information about the Generosity Cycle at (insert link here).   Prelude Welcome and Call to Worship Welcome to our worship service....

Generosity Cycle Worship Suggestions November 3, 2024 Mark 12:28-34 Love God, Love Neighbor   Preparation: Each week for the next six weeks, the gathered community will be asked to write thoughts related to creating a communal statement of generosity. You will need pens and paper for the community to write. These papers will be collected during the Disciples’ Generous Response and will need to be compiled by the pastor team or another group after each service to begin to develop this statement. You can find instructions for each week at this link (insert link here). This week is the fourth...

Generosity Cycle Worship Suggestions October 27, 2024 Mark 10:46-52 Heal Our Blindness   Preparation: Each week for the next six weeks, the gathered community will be asked to write thoughts related to creating a communal statement of generosity. You will need pens and paper for the community to write. These papers will be collected during the Disciples’ Generous Response and will need to be compiled by the pastor team or another group after each service to begin development of the statement. You can find instructions for each week at this link (insert link here). This week is the third week...