Worship Liturgy Resources
Calling the Church to Worship
A resource for the seasons, rhythms, and practices that shape our worship
Liturgy and Worship
Worship is the heart of church life. This page offers complete liturgies—calls to worship, prayers of confession, assurances of pardon—grounded in Scripture and the Reformed tradition. Whether you’re planning for Sunday or a holy season, these resources are crafted to support pastors, worship leaders, and congregations with clarity and care.
Search by season, day, theological theme, or element of worship (Call to Worship, Assurance, Dedication, et al).
Liturgy by Day, Season, and Type
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a worship liturgy?
A worship liturgy is the structured order of elements in a church service that helps guide the congregation through prayer, Scripture, confession, praise, and proclamation. In the Reformed tradition, liturgy is shaped by Scripture and rooted in theology, helping the church respond faithfully to God’s grace through Word and sacrament.
How do I use a liturgy in worship planning?
Liturgy serves as a framework for worship planning, providing the backbone of a service’s flow. Pastors and worship leaders can adapt each section—such as the call to worship, prayer of confession, and assurance of pardon—based on the season, Scripture readings, and spiritual needs of the congregation. A well-constructed liturgy allows for both structure and Spirit-led flexibility.
Where can I find a call to worship for Pentecost?
You’ll find several calls to worship for Pentecost and other liturgical seasons throughout this page. Each liturgy is arranged by lectionary Sunday and includes Scripture-rooted invitations into worship, written with clarity, reverence, and theological depth. On the section above and on the sections that follow, you will find liturgies for the various seasons of the liturgical year.
What is the liturgical year, and how is it structured from Advent through Ordinary Time?
The liturgical year is the calendar the Church follows to mark sacred time and remember the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It begins with Advent, a season of hopeful waiting, followed by Christmas, which celebrates Christ’s birth. Epiphany then reveals Jesus to the world.
Next comes Lent, a 40-day season of repentance and preparation for Easter, the Church’s celebration of the resurrection. Eastertide (the season of Easter) lasts 50 days, culminating in Pentecost, which marks the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. The Sunday after Pentecost is Trinity Sunday, affirming the triune nature of God.
From there, we move into the long stretch of Ordinary Time (Season After Pentecost), focusing on discipleship, mission, and spiritual growth. In the fall, the Church marks All Saints’ Sunday, remembering the faithful who have gone before us, and Christ the King Sunday, celebrating the reign of Christ over all creation.
This rhythm helps congregations live into the story of God’s salvation throughout the year, forming worship that is rooted, seasonal, and spiritually grounded.
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Other Liturgical Resources
Calls to Worship a page dedicated to call to worship throughout the church year.
Prayers of Illumination - dedicated to prayers asking for God’s guidance and wisdom - from Advent and Christmas to Pentecost and Christ the King.
Assurance of Pardon: Over 30 examples of receiving the assurance of God’s grace from Scripture.
Liturgy Hub - the main page for all liturgy resources
24 Prayers of Illumination - Prayers of Illumination not associated with liturgical/holy days. Perfect for Ordinary Time!
22 Biblical Benedictions - Benedictions grounded in Scripture to bless you and the church
22 Biblical Calls to Worship - A blog post that provides 22 Calls to Worship that can be used throughout the year.
Christmas Liturgy
Lent and Easter Liturgy
The 40-Day Journey to Jerusalem
Pentecost and Trinity Sunday Liturgy
Prayers, Readings, and Liturgies for Pentecost and Trinity Sunday
Liturgy for Ordinary Time
Worship Resources for the Season of Ordinary Time
All Saints Liturgy
Worshipping God and Giving Thanks for those Who’ve Gone Before
Christ the King Sunday Liturgy
Liturgy for Easter Sunday!
A complete Easter Day liturgy for the Resurrection of the Lord (Year A), following the Revised Common Lectionary. Focused on resurrection, joy, witness, and new life in Christ.
Liturgy for Palm Sunday
A complete liturgy for the Liturgy of the Palms (Year A), following the Revised Common Lectionary. Focused on praise, procession, humility, and faithful following as Holy Week begins.
Liturgy for the Fifth Sunday in Lent
A complete liturgy for the Fifth Sunday in Lent (Year A), following the Revised Common Lectionary. Focused on death and life, lament and hope, and God’s power to bring resurrection.
Liturgy for the Fourth Sunday in Lent
A complete liturgy for the Fourth Sunday in Lent (Year A), following the Revised Common Lectionary. Focused on light, sight, discernment, and new™, by the grace of Christ.
Liturgy for the Third Sunday of Lent
A complete liturgy for the Third Sunday in Lent (Year A), following the Revised Common Lectionary. Focused on thirst, truth-telling, reconciliation, and the living water of Christ.
Liturgy for the Second Sunday of Lent
A complete liturgy for the Second Sunday in Lent (Year A), following the Revised Common Lectionary. Focused on calling, promise, faith, and new life in Christ.
Liturgy for the First Sunday of Lent
A complete liturgy for the First Sunday in Lent (Year A), following the Revised Common Lectionary. Focused on temptation, confession, trust, and the grace revealed in Christ.
Liturgy for Ash Wednesday
A complete liturgy for Ash Wednesday (Year A), following the Revised Common Lectionary. Focused on repentance, reconciliation, humility, and God’s restoring grace.
Liturgy for Transfiguration Sunday
A complete liturgy for Transfiguration Sunday (Year A), following the Revised Common Lectionary. Focused on Christ’s glory, God’s voice, and faithful listening as the church prepares for Lent.
Liturgy for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
A complete liturgy for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, following the Revised Common Lectionary. Focused on true worship, justice, and living as salt and light in the world.
Liturgy for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
A complete liturgy for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, following the Revised Common Lectionary. Focused on justice, humility, the wisdom of the cross, and the blessing revealed in Christ.
Liturgy for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany
A complete liturgy for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany, following the Revised Common Lectionary. Focused on light, calling, repentance, and discipleship.
The Second Sunday after the Epiphany
A complete liturgy for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, following the Revised Common Lectionary. Includes prayers, call to worship, confession, and Scripture focused on calling, witness, and Christ revealed.
Liturgy for Baptism of Our Lord
A complete liturgy for the Baptism of the Lord, following the Revised Common Lectionary. Includes call to worship, prayers, confession, assurance, and Scripture focused on baptism, identity, and belovedness.
Liturgy for Epiphany of the Lord
A complete liturgy for Epiphany of the Lord, drawn from the Revised Common Lectionary. Includes call to worship, prayers, confession, assurance, and Scripture centered on Christ revealed to the nations.
Liturgy for the Second Sunday after Christmas Day
A complete liturgy for the Second Sunday after Christmas Day, rooted in the Revised Common Lectionary. Includes prayers, call to worship, confession, and Scripture centered on the Word made flesh.
Liturgy for the First Sunday after Christmas Day, Year A (Matthew)
Liturgy for December 28, 2025 (First Sunday after Christmas Day, Year A). Worship resources from Isaiah 63, Psalm 148, Hebrews 2, and Matthew 2—celebrating Christ’s nearness, God’s steadfast love, and the enduring joy of Christmas.
Liturgy for the Third Sunday of Advent, Year A (Matthew)
Liturgy for December 14, 2025 (Third Sunday of Advent, Year A). Worship resources from Isaiah 35, Luke 1, James 5, and Matthew 11—celebrating joy, patience, and the nearness of God’s redeeming presence.
Christian Wedding Blessing
Christian wedding blessings to speak over a couple at the end of their ceremony, offering words of faith, hope, and God’s grace for their married life.
Unity Candle Ceremony Script
A complete Christian unity candle ceremony script with meaningful wording, symbolism, and a prayer to include in any wedding service.