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).
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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 Christ the King (Reign of Christ), Year B (Mark)
Liturgy for Christ the King (Reign of Christ), Year B (Mark) includes 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132; Revelation 1:4-8, and John 18:33-37, with the major theme of true kingship and what it means for God to influence the lives of people.
Liturgy for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark)
Liturgy for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark) includes Job 42:1-6, 10-17, Psalm 34:1-8 (19-22), Hebrews 7:23-28, and Mark 10:46-52, with themes of restoration, divine deliverance, faith, and God’s provision. Find sermon ideas like “Seeing with New Eyes: The Faith of Bartimaeus” and “Restored to Flourish: Lessons from Job’s Renewal.”
Liturgy for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark)
The liturgy for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, year B (Mark) reflects on God’s sovereignty in creation, Jesus’ call to humility and service, and human limitations. Includes a call to worship, confession, assurance of pardon, and prayers for illumination and dedication. Sermon ideas for Job 38, Mark 10, and Hebrews 5.
Liturgy for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark)
The liturgy for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Year B has themes of human struggle, divine grace, and the cost of discipleship. Passages from Job, Psalms, Hebrews, and Mark show feelings of abandonment, the power of GOd's word, and the challenge of living faithfully in this world.
Liturgy for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark)
Liturgy for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark) includes Job 1, Psalm 26, Hebrews 1, and Mark 10:2-16 and invites us to reflect on God's divine design and our inherent value.
Liturgies for October 2024, Year B (Mark)
This is the liturgy for the 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark). Each liturgy has a call to worship, prayer of confession, assurance of pardon, prayer of illumination, and prayer of dedication.
Liturgy for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark)
Liturgy for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark) has themes of trusting in God's provision and protection. Esther steps up as God delivers the Jews from Haman's bad plan. In Numbers, we have a negative example as Israel grumbles in the wilderness though God provides quail and appoints capable leaders to guide them. Jesus warns against actions that could lead others astray.
Liturgy for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark)
Liturgy for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark) has a startling contrast of righteousness and wickedness from Proverbs 31 (virtuous woman) to Psalm 1 (wicked people). James and the Gospel passage in Mark 9 show the practical outworking of wise faith, there is greatness in humility.
Liturgy for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark)
Liturgy for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark) has a startling contrast of righteousness and wickedness from Proverbs 31 (virtuous woman) to Psalm 1 (wicked people). James and the Gospel passage in Mark 9 show the practical outworking of wise faith, there is greatness in humility.
Liturgy for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark)
The Liturgy for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark), has themes that cover the role of divine wisdom, the challenges of following God's will, and the consequences of rejecting God's ways. Jesus, in Mark 8, encapsulates this with Jesus predicting his own suffering and death and calling his followers to take up their cross to follow him.
Liturgy for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark)
The liturgy for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark) has themes of faith and trust, justice and compassion, wisdom and understanding. This blog post also provides sermon and preaching ideas on faith, social justice, and the pursuit of wisdom.
Liturgy for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark)
The Liturgy for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark) has themes of love and righteousness, purity and sin, and wisdom and understanding. Preaching ideas for Mark 7, James 1, Psalm 15, Psalm 45, and Deuteronomy 4.
Liturgy for the 14th Sunday after Pentost, Year B (Mark)
Explore the Scriptures for the Day and reflect on themes of commitment to God's presence and service, longing for His sanctuary, trust in His care, and spiritual reliance. Featuring passages from 1 Kings, Joshua, Psalms, Ephesians, and John. Discover inspiration and guidance in your faith journey.
Liturgy for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark)
The liturgy for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost exploresw themes of wisdom, righteousness, spiritual nourishment, and thanksgiving through Scripture passages: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14, Proverbs 9:1-6, Psalm 111, Psalm 34:9-14, Ephesians 5:15-20, and John 6:51-58. Reflect on God's wisdom, provision, and the call to live a life of praise and gratitude.
Liturgy for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Year 2 (Mark)
The liturgy for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost explores the themes of adversity, divine sustenance, repentance, hope, unity, and spiritual nourishment through Scripture passages: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33; 1 Kings 19:4-8; Psalm 130; Psalm 34:1-8; Ephesians 4:25-5:2; John 6:35, 41-51. Reflect on God's mercy, provision, and love, guiding us towards unity and faith.
Prayer of Intercession Using Ephesians 2:11-22
A prayer of intercession using Ephesians 2 and the theme of unity in the church, unity in Christ.
Liturgy for the 11th Sunday after Pentencost, Year B (Mark)
The liturgy for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost provides insights on sin, repentance, divine provision, unity, and spiritual nourishment through key Bible passages: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13, Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15, Psalm 51:1-12, Psalm 78:23-29, Ephesians 4:1-16, and John 6:24-35. Reflect on God's qualities and how they guide us towards a life of faith and growth.
Liturgy for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark)
Liturgy for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost includes themes of God's provision, spiritual nourishment, and divine intervention from 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Psalm 14, 2 Kings 4:42-44, Psalm 145:10-18, Ephesians 3:14-21, and John 6:1-21.
Liturgy for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark)
Liturgy for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark) has themes of God's unwavering faithfulness and compassion from 2 Samuel 7:1-14a; Psalm 89:20-37; Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56.
Liturgy for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark)
The liturgy embraces the themes found in David's joyous reverence, Amos's unwavering mission, Psalms' praise of divine sovereignty, Ephesians' blessings in Christ, and Mark's poignant tale of John the Baptist.