Some congregations receive the Christmas Joy Offering in the context of a candle lighting service. Whether or not that is your congregation's practice, you may find the following litany a helpful resource as you celebrate this season in your faith community.
The African Methodist Episcopal Church, in response to the massacre of their members in South Carolina, is calling on Christian churches to set aside Sunday, September 6, as a Day of Repentance, Confession, and Commitment to Eradicate Racism. They are inviting us to use this litany on this day or any time we set aside to commit ourselves to participating in the hard work of dismantling racism and building a just and safe world. The AME Church is a close ecumenical partner through the World Council of Churches, the National Council of Churches, and Churches Uniting in Christ. The tragedy …
Download this helpful resource from the World AIDS Day Packet 2013 written by the Rev. Scott Hill.
Use this liturgy to honor the gifts of those with disabilities. Written by Eric W. Edwards (with a little help from his Mom, Christine Cornell).
A Litany for Veterans by the Rev. Tom Williams
A Litany of Celebration on the Thirtieth Anniversary of Peacemaking: The Believers’ Calling
A Christian vocation resource for young people.