Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year A, Volume 2

Trinity Sunday through Reign of Christ

Kimberly Bracken Long

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Year: 2014
• Print ISBN: 9780664259624
• eBook ISBN: 9781611643763
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Christian Rituals & Practice

Based on the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL), Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year A, Volume 2 provides liturgical pieces used in preparing for worship. Written and compiled by an ecumenical team of 11 seasoned liturgy writers, this resource offers a multitude of poetic prayers and responsive readings for all parts of worship and is meant to complement existing denominational resources. In addition, the weekly entries include questions for reflection and household prayers for morning and evening that are drawn from the lectionary, allowing churches to include them in their bulletin for parishioners to use throughout the week.

During times of the year when two different tracks of Old Testament texts are offered by the RCL, this resource offers an entire set of materials for each track. Also, a CD-ROM is included with each volume that enables planners to easily cut and paste relevant readings, prayers, and questions into worship bulletins.

Liturgy writers include the following:

• Kimberly L. Clayton, Director of Contextual Education, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia; Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
• David Gambrell, Associate for Worship in the Office of Theology and Worship, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Louisville, Kentucky; Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
• Daniel M. Geslin, Pastor, Sixth Avenue United Church of Christ, Denver, Colorado; United Church of Christ
• Kimberly Bracken Long, Associate Professor of Worship, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia; Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
• L. Edward Phillips, Associate Professor of Worship and Liturgical Theology, Candler School of Theology, Atlanta, Georgia; United Methodist Church
• Melinda Quivik, Liturgical Scholar, Houghton, Michigan; Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
• Carol L. Wade, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, Kentucky; Episcopal Church

Trinity Sunday

Genesis 1:1–2:4a	2 Corinthians 13:11–13
Psalm 8	Matthew 28:16–20

OPENING WORDS / CALL TO WORSHIP

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,

2 Cor. 13:13

the love of God,

and the communion of the Holy Spirit

be with all of you.

CALL TO CONFESSION

Creation displays the glory of God,

but our sin keeps us from rejoicing

in the love God reveals.

Yet Christ Jesus the Son carried our sins to the cross,

and the Holy Spirit breathes new life into us

so that we can praise God,

our Maker, Savior, and life-giving Lover.

Let us confess our sins,

that we may receive such grace.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Presence, Life, Fire,

God who is Three in One,

we confess that we have turned away from you.

We gaze upon ourselves

as if we are worthy of worship.

We take your creation into our hands,

not to love, but to use and then to discard.

We go to the people of the land,

not to serve, but to press them into our service.

We do not deserve that you would even notice us,

but we pray for mercy because you are merciful.

Flame of Love, purify us from sin;

Eternal Now, lead us to your truth;

Risen One, baptize us into union with you.

Transform us into faithful disciples who worship you alone,

God who is Trinity. Amen.

DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS

The Holy One of Israel,

the Redeemer of all the world,

and the Holy Spirit who comes as the breath of new life

forgets the sins of all who repent.

I declare to you, therefore, that you are forgiven,

in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,

one God, Mother of us all.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Holiness, Word, Power,

you reveal yourself

as one God in three persons,

a mighty, creative, life-generating dancer

who invites your creation to join you.

Catch us up in your love

and lead us into your world

to call others to follow you

with singing and rejoicing. Amen.

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

Sing into our ears, O Spirit, the holy word of life.

Tell us who we are and to whom we belong

so that we may live with gratitude for all that you have done. Amen.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

[A time of silence may follow each petition.]

In accord with God’s command that we hold dominion over creation,

Gen. 1:28

let us pray for the church, the world, and all

for whom we are called to be stewards, saying,

God of all goodness, hear our prayer.

We give you thanks, O God, for our world, which you made and renewed

in the power of Jesus’ resurrection.

Make us wise and careful of your gifts as we live on Earth.

God of all goodness, hear our prayer.

We pray that the love which passes ceaselessly

between the Father and the Son in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit

may renew and deepen the life of each Christian

and draw us all into your unending life.

God of all goodness, hear our prayer.

For the leaders of the church:

for Protestants, Roman Catholics, and the Orthodox;

for Sunday school children and youth;

for the elderly whose wise counsel is sorely needed in all ages;

and for all ecumenical endeavors

that seek to bring us closer to each other and to you.

God of all goodness, hear our prayer.

For Earth and all creatures and plants;

for healthy water and air and soil;

for policies and laws that regard our home in God’s universe as a precious gift.

God of all goodness, hear our prayer.

For our families, our households, and our communities,

that your life together—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—

may show us the like importance of each of us,

and so strengthen us in your grace and truth.

God of all goodness, hear our prayer.

For the sick and those who suffer in any way;

for those who struggle to pay rent or a mortgage;

for those who have no home;

for those who are neglected and abused in our communities;

for people who long for family and are instead alone;

for children who do not have a good guide to raise them up;

and for whatever else you see that we need.

God of all goodness, hear our prayer.

For all those needs still unnamed but placed before you ...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Halftitle Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Introduction
• Season After Pentecost
• Additional Resources