From Generation to Generation... Creative Liturgy for Christmastide
From Generation to Generation... Creative Liturgy for Christmastide
[This resource is one of many included in our From Generation to Generation… Advent Bundle]
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This liturgy, intended for use anytime throughout the Christmas season, includes many creative elements such as: a poetic reading of John 1:1-5, a time for written prayers, and a communal benediction. We hope it helps you create a joyful and gratitude-filled worship experience for this holy season.
Written by Rev. Sarah A. Speed
SUMMARY ORDER OF THE WORSHIP SERVICE:
Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship
A repeat-after-me call and response
Hymn
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession + Words of Forgiveness
A communal prayer involving extinguishing and re-lighting the Advent wreath candles
Extended Passing of the Peace/A Time for Celebration
Intentional time to greet one another and share the joy of Christmas
Hymn
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture
Poetic Reading of John 1:1-5
The ancient poetry of John 1, with contemporary poetic additions by Rev. Sarah Speed
Response to the Word
Affirmation of Faith
Offering
Creative Prayer of the People
Contemplative time to write prayers
Closing Prayer
Hymn
Benediction
Communal benediction in which worshipers are given another person’s written prayer to take with them
DOWNLOAD INCLUDES:
13-pg PDF with the full worship script (including all liturgy, scripture readings, music suggestions, and leadership notes)
CREDIT INFO:
Liturgy and service written by Sarah Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org