NEW WORSHIP RESOURCES
Worship Planner: First Sunday after Christmas
Ways To Celebrate Advent at Home
Walk to Bethlehem an Advent Pilgrimage
We have no higher calling than to offer the worship that belongs to God day by day…
(Living Faith, 7.3.1)
(Living Faith, 7.3.1)
Important Information Regarding COVID-19
In response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the PCC has a number of resources,
announcements and links for congregations.
Read more here.
Lectionary Resources
Sunday Worship Planners for 2020
The new comprehensive worship planners include scripture readings, music, call to worship, prayers, a reflection and Mission Moment.
- Maundy Thursday (Apr. 9)
- Good Friday (Apr. 10)
- Easter Sunday (Apr. 12)
- Second Sunday of Easter (Apr. 19)
- Third Sunday of Easter (Apr. 26)
- Fourth Sunday of Easter (May 3)
- Fifth Sunday of Easter (May 10)
- Sixth Sunday of Easter (May 17)
- Seventh Sunday of Easter (May 24)
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Book Studies
In Lent 2020, Presbyterians across the country are invited to join a denomination-wide book study on N.T. Wright’s Lent for Everyone, Matthew, Year A. Using thoughtfully prepared weekly study guides, Presbyterians will journey through Lent together. Learn more.
From April 16 to June 25, 2020, a book study on The Pastor in a Secular Age by Andrew Root will help congregational leaders understand the cultural shifts that have taken place and the impact these shifts have made on their vocational calling. Not only will this book help leaders understand their current reality, but it will also open new ways of speaking about God’s action in the world that are biblical faithful and can be heard in today’s world. Learn more.
Resources for Lent, Holy Week and Easter
Lent
- Walk this Way: Lenten Resource for Families
- Shrove Tuesday Celebration
- PWS&D Lent Liturgies
- Joining the Dance: Lenten Reflections about Sabbath and the Stewardship of Creation
- Living the Story Through Lent
- Children’s Picture Books for Lent and Easter
- Preaching and Teaching Lent
- Take Up A Spiritual Practice for Lent
- Creating a Lenten Tree
COVID-19 Information
- Message and Prayer from the Moderator Re: COVID-19
- Ecumenical and Interfaith Message to Canadians from Religious Leaders in Canada in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Pastoral Letter from the World Council of Churches
- Matters for Congregations to Consider for Pastoral Care
- Ways Churches Can Offer Connection and Care During Social Distancing
- Death, Grief and Funerals in a Time of Social Distancing
- Updates to PCC Events
Easter
COVID-19 Resources
Online Worship Resources
- Introduction to Live Streaming for Churches
- Churches with Streamed or Recorded Services
- Providing Communion Using Technology
- Online Meeting Assistance for Churches
- Communications Resources
- Educational Webinars
- Remote Ministry Resources – Association of Presbyterian Church Educators
- Remote Faith Formation…For the Long Haul – Office of Christian Formation
- Free Online Church Live Streaming Service for Your Website
↪ How to Livestream for Free: A Quick Solution for Churches – ChurchLeaders.com - Key Tips for Planning an Online Worship Service – Christian Reformed Church in North America
- Small Groups and Social Distancing: Promoting Online Community – ChurchLeaders.com
- How to Record Yourself for YouTube
- Video Tutorial on How to Host Zoom Online Meetings
- How to Smoothly Run a Professional Webinar – CharityVillage
Additional Resources for Congregations
- World Council of Churches COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 and Worship: Resources for Churches Adapting to Social Isolation – Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
- The Church Guide to Coronavirus: How Congregations Can Prepare for the Potential Disruption and Gospel Opportunities – Outreach Magazine
- What Your Church Can Do to Stay Connected During Coronavirus – Horizons Stewardship
- A Playlist of 25 Relevant Hymns to Sing in Troubled Times – ChurchLeaders.com
- Children’s Ministry: Options for Summer VBS 2020 – ChurchLeaders.com
- Older Adult Ministry: Supporting Older Adults During COVID-19 – Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network
Stewardship & Planned Giving Resources
- Giving in a Time of Social Distancing
- Digital Giving Resources
- Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR) Program
Ecumenical Stewardship Resources
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- Now is the Time for Faithful Generosity – Ecumenical Stewardship Center
- Stewardship in a Pandemic – Presbyterian Foundation
- Stewardship in Trying Times – Disciples of Christ
- COVID-19: Financial Guidance for Churches – Stewardship Services (UKET)
- Financial Giving During COVID-19 – Anglican Diocese of Niagara
- Online Giving Recommendations for Livestream and Video Worship – Presbyterian Foundation
- How Pastors Should Talk About Giving in the Current Crisis – ChurchLeaders.com
- Sample Letter for Treasurers – Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Ecumenical Stewardship Webinars
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- Congregational Finances During the Pandemic for Ministers – The United Church of Canada
- Congregational Finances During the Pandemic for Treasurers – The United Church of Canada
- Stewardship in a Time of Crisis – Center for Faith and Giving
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Financial Resources
- Financial Resources
- Employment Insurance and the PCC: Frequently Asked Questions
- Payroll Considerations for Churches During COVID-19 Closures
- PCC Policy on Sick Leave Provision for Church Workers
- Information on Spring 2020 Grants
Financial Resources on Government Response Measures to COVID-19
Employee Support Resources
- Sun Life Health & Benefits Updates
- PCC Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- EAP Resource: Tips to Relax and Reduce Stress
- EAP Resource: Creating a Self-Care Plan
- COVID-19 Anxiety & Stress Management Resources – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Supporting Good Mental Health – Reflections by the Church of England
Christian Education Resources for Families
- Opening Prayers
- Rite of Reconciliation – Confession/Assurance of Pardon
- Prayers for Understanding
- Prayers of the People
- Charge to the People
- Litany of Dedication
- Affirmation of Faith/Reception of New Members: Profession of Faith (Confirmation)
- General Act of Dedication
- Alternative Rite of Dedication
- Service of Dedication for New Hymnbooks
- Dedication of a Church Building
- Dedication of Bibles for the Pews
- Benediction
- Christian Marriage
- Presbytery Services
- Installation of a Moderator of a Court
- A Service of Ordination: Minister of Word and Sacraments
- A Service of Induction: Minister of Word and Sacraments
- Chaplain in a Public Institution
- Ruling Elders: A service of ordination
- Commissioning a Representative Elder from Session
- Presbytery Service Receiving Representative Elders
- Presbytery Closing or Amalgamation of Congregation
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
- Providing Communion Using Technology
- Living Faith 7.7 – Holy Communion
- Service of Word and Communion Introduction
- Invitation to the Table (Book of Common Worship)
- Great Prayer of Thanksgiving ( Book of Common Worship)
- Great Prayer of Thanksgiving (Book of Praise)
- Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
- Great Prayer of Thanksgiving – Easter
- Great Prayer of Thanksgiving World Communion
- Great Prayer of Thanksgiving in Six Voices
- Celebrating Communion – Instructed Eucharist
- The Joyful Feast in God’s Household
- Children at the Table: A Family Meal
- Children at the Table: Children of the Covenant
- Children at the Table: Jesus Welcomes You
Sacrement of Baptism
Sacrament of Holy Communion
International Women’s Day Communion LiturgyPrayer as Church Discerns Matter of SexualityEcumenical PrayersPrayer for An Inclusive ChurchPrayer at a Time of ViolencePrayers For the DyingPrayer for RefugeesPrayer in Times of ElectionPrayers in Times of DisasterA Litany for the Commissioning of a Search CommitteeDedication of Gifts to the ChurchPrayer for Teachers in the ChurchPrayer for Those Who Are UnemployedPrayers for Times of WarThe Board of Managers – A Liturgy of InstallationLegacy Giving Sunday
Legacy Giving Sunday 2019 Worship Resource500 Years of Reformation Worship Service
Prepared by ecumenical representatives from both The Presbyterian Church in Canada and The Christian Reformed Church of North America, the theme of the worship service is the “Five Solas,” the Reformation’s main emphases. Two children’s Sunday stories are also available, as well as reflections on each the five sola themes.
500 Years of Reformation Worship ServiceFive Solas ReflectionsChildren's Reformation Sunday Story AChilden's Reformation Sunday Story BPresbyterians Sharing Sunday
2019 Presbyterians Sharing Sunday Resource- PDF2019 Presbyterians Sharing Sunday Resource- Text Only2019 Presbyterians Sharing Sunday Resource – PhotosPWS&D Sunday
WMS Mission Awareness Sunday
Intergenerational Worship Resource for Earth Day
God's Good Old EarthHow Materials Decompose ChartResources for Presbyterian History/Heritage Sunday (2012)
Resources for Heritage Sunday, 2012Living Faith – 7.4 PreachingLent 1 Sermon – Mark 1Lent 2 Sermon – Mark 8Lent 3 Sermon – Exodus 10Lent 4 Sermon – Ephesians 2Lent 5 Sermon – Jeremiah 31Advent 1 Sermon – December 3, 2017Advent 2 Sermon – December 10, 2017Advent 3 Sermon – December 17, 2017Advent 4 Sermon – December 24, 2017Radical Hospitality (sermon) by Art Van SetersUnity Within the ChurchTo Preach the Good News: A Handbook about Preaching for Presbyterians in CanadaDaily Discipleship PracticesAdvent/Christmas/Epiphany
Advent
- Presbyterians Read: Advent 2019 All Resources
- Advent Worship Service: Songs of Resistance and Hope (Women’s Missionary Society)
- Ways To Celebrate Advent at Home
- Walk to Bethlehem an Advent Pilgrimage
- Getting Read for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany
- A Christmas Carol—A Book Study for Advent
- Advent Wreath and Liturgies
- Advent liturgies (PWS&D)
- Communion Prayer for Advent
- Family Devotions for Advent and Christmas: Celebrating the Birthday of Jesus—God’s Gift to Us!
Christmas
- Intergenerational Presentation – A Christmas Dream
- Litany for Intergenerational Worship
- Intergeneration Interactive Play – the Message
- Making a Christmas Banner
- Outer Space: Using Large Spaces to Teach the Christmas Story
- The Christmas Story According to The Four Gospels—A congregational worship event
- The Jesse Tree / The Christmas Tree
- Christmas Children’s Story – Jonathan and His Friend
- Christmas Children’s Story – the Manger
- Christmas Drama – the Word Became Flesh
- Family-Friendly Christmas Eve Worship
- The Twelve Days of Christmas
- Lessons and Carols 1
- Lessons and Carols 2
- Eucharist Prayer with Sung Responses
- White Gift Sunday
- Longest Night Service
- Christmas Story Videos
Epiphany
- Epiphany
- Don’t Forget Epiphany
- New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service
- Ring in the New Year
- Galette des rois – Kings Cake
Lent/Holy Week/Easter
Lent
- Walk this Way: Lenten Resource for Families
- Shrove Tuesday Celebration
- PWS&D Lent Liturgies
- Joining the Dance: Lenten Reflections about Sabbath and the Stewardship of Creation
- Living the Story Through Lent
- Children’s Picture Books for Lent and Easter
- Preaching and Teaching Lent
- Take Up A Spiritual Practice for Lent
- Creating a Lenten Tree
Holy Week
- At the Table of Our Lord: A Community Meal for Holy Week
- Renewing Liturgy of Holy Week
- Welcome to the Crosswalk – A Holy Week Spiritual Journey
- Interactive Stations of the Cross
- Messy Maundy Thursday
- Holy Week Practices for Families
Easter
Mission Awareness Sunday: April 26, 2020
Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) Mission Awareness Sunday Resources
- WMS Mission Awareness Sunday Worship Resource
- WMS Mission Awareness Sunday Sermon
- WMS Mission Awareness Sunday Children’s Story
Visit the Women’s Missionary Society web page
Atlantic Mission Society (AMS) Mission Awareness Sunday Resources
Visit the Atlantic Mission Society web page
Pentecost/Pentecost/Trinity Sunday
Harvest/Remembrance/All Saints/Christ the King Sunday
Remembrance Day
- Remembrance Day Prayer
- Remembrance Day Intergenerational Prayer
- A Remembrance Day Candle Lighting Service
- Remembrance Day Liturgy
- Remembrance Day Liturgy 2
- Remembrance Day Liturgy 3
World Communion Sunday
Other
Prayer Partnership
Prayer Partnerships are daily prayers highlighting prayer concerns from the ministries of The Presbyterian Church in Canada. Use this resource to join in prayer with people across the country. To submit a prayer of under 25 words, please contact the Communications Office.
Prayer Partnership: February to May 2020Prayer Partnership: February to May 2020 – Text OnlyHymn Resources
The Legality of Copying the Book of PraiseHymns from the Book of Praise - Public DomainContemporary Praise Choruses - Year CHymn Database Search PageSongs for WorshipFoundational Documents
Worship and Special Occasion Bulletins
PCC Sunday worship bulletin covers are available for all Sundays until November 22, 2020. Special occasion bulletins are also available for baptisms, ordinations and funerals.
Bulletin Covers – December 1, 2019 to November 22, 2020
Worship and Liturgy Fund
Grant to assist people committed to improving skills as worship leaders
The Presbyterian Church in Canada is a denominational partner with Evangelism Connections an ecumenical group of Christians who strive to frame evangelism, hospitality and church vitality in a 21st-century context and provide shared resources. Visit their website for articles, program ideas and worship resources.
Mission Moments
Highlights the mission and ministry that we are doing together in Canada and around the world.Photo slides to inspire and learn.
Resource combining Mission Capsules with PWS&D Bulletin Bits.
Stewardship Moments
Get your congregation thinking about how they can use the gifts God has given them to fully participate in God’s mission.Quotes for use with your congregations.
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