Worship
Worship resources are designed to be participatory, accessible, and readable on phones and tablets, allowing communities to gather without printed orders of worship.
Special care has been given to make it easy for congregations to worship without a pastor.
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Watch and Welcome
for December 24, 2026 Let’s begin with the opening introduction. Tonight we hear the Christmas story through the eyes of the shepherds—some of the first people to receive and carry the news of Christ’s birth. Throughout Advent, we have been learning to watch for what God is doing. Tonight we discover that watching prepares us…
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Watch for the Unexpected
for December 20, 2026 Opening Prayer Note to leader: this prayer invites the congregation to slow down and notice God’s presence in the ordinariness of this moment. God of unexpected grace,we come from the familiar places of our lives—kitchens and offices, traffic and to-do lists,the worn routines that shape our days. We arrive carrying what…
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Watch for Joy
for December 13, 2026 Opening Prayer Note to leader: invite the congregation to settle their bodies and breathe deeply before beginning. God of wonder and restoration,we come to you from many places,from hurried mornings and quiet preparations,from worry and from hope. Some of us arrive looking for signs,hungry for proof that you are still at…
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Watch in the Wilderness
for December 6, 2026 Opening Prayer Note to leader: before the prayer, invite people to settle into their seats and take a slow breath. Holy God,we come from the noise of the world—from traffic and timers, from screens and schedules,from all the voices that shout louder than silence. Here, in this hour,quiet us.Let the wilderness…
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Watch with Hope
for November 29, 2026 Opening Prayer Note to leader: before the prayer, invite people to settle their bodies and notice their breath. Opening Prayer God of endless possibility,we come from scattered places—some rushed, some weary,some carrying more than we know how to name. We arrive with stories of what has beenand anxieties about what will…
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The Cost of Holding On
for September 27, 2026 Opening Prayer God of abundant grace, you are the giver of all good things, the source of life and wellspring of love. In your presence, we acknowledge that we often cling tightly to our own desires, fearing the uncertainty of letting go. Teach us to trust in your promises and to…
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Turning Hurt to Healing
for September 13, 2026 Opening Prayer God of grace and mercy, You hold all things together in Your steadfast love. In our moments of pain and betrayal, You reach out with healing hands, inviting us to release our burdens into Your care. We seek Your guidance and strength to forgive, just as You have forgiven…
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Building a Legacy of Generosity
for November 22, 2026 Opening Prayer God of abundance and grace, you sow the seeds of generosity in our hearts, inviting us into the radiant circle of giving that has no end. Your love overflows, creating a world where all have enough and each is cherished. We gather in your presence, drawn by your Spirit,…
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Trust Over Fear: The Miracle of Generous Hearts
for November 15, 2026 Opening Prayer Gracious and ever-faithful God, whose abundance knows no bounds, we gather as your people, grateful for your steadfast love that surrounds us. You are the source of all that we have and all that we are, calling us to trust in your sufficiency and provision. You teach us through…
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Generosity Born from Grace
for November 8, 2026 Opening Prayer Generous God, who created all that is, you have filled our lives with your boundless grace and mercy. We come before you, acknowledging that all we have and all we are is a gift from your abundant hand. You have shown us the richness of your love in countless…