Book of Common Worship
Online Materials
Word and Sacraments
A Service of Word and Holy Communion
Alternative Texts
- Prayer Before Worship
- Words of Greeting
- Sentences of Scripture
- Opening Prayers
- Rite of Reconciliation – Confession/Assurance of Pardon
- Ancient Hymns and Canticles
- Prayers for Illumination (Prayers for Understanding)
- Introducing and Concluding Readings from Scripture
- Ascriptions of Praise
- Creeds of the Church and Statements of Faith
- Prayers of the People
- Invitations to The Lord’s Table
- Presentation of Gifts and Preparation of the Table
- A Warrant
- Prayers of Thanksgiving
- The Lord’s Prayer
- The Breaking of Bread
- The Communion
- Prayer After Communion
- Charge to the People
- Benediction
The Sacrament of Baptism – An Order of Service
Affirmation of Baptism – A Public Profession of Faith (Introduction and Outline)
Affirmation of Baptism – A Public Profession of Faith (An Order of Service)
Pastoral Services
Ministry to Persons Who are Sick or Confined – Prayer Resources
Holy Communion with Persons Who are Sick or Confined
Anointing and the Laying on of Hands – A Rite for Wholeness and Healing
Orders for Church Courts
Opening and Closing of a Church Court
Candidates for Ministry – A Service to Receive Under Care
Certification of Candidates for Ordination to the Ministry of Word and Sacraments
Minister of Word and Sacraments – Ordination and Induction
Minister of Word and Sacraments – A Service of Induction
Order of Diaconal Ministries – Service of Designation
Order of Diaconal Ministries – A Service of Installation
A Service of Ordination for Ruling Elders
* Liturgy for bestowing the title Elder Emeritus
A Service of Recognition for a Chaplain in a Public Institution
A Service of Commissioning Partners in Mission
Constitution of a Congregation – A Service of Thanksgiving
Sod Turning and Church Site Dedication
Laying the Cornerstone of a Church