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 the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (Luke)
Worship liturgy for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, featuring prayers and worship elements rooted in Jeremiah 2, Psalm 81, Proverbs 25, Psalm 112, Hebrews 13, and Luke 14. Themes include humility, hospitality, covenant faithfulness, and God’s call to live generously.
Liturgy for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (Luke)
Worship liturgy for Proper 16, the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, year C, including call to worship, prayers, confession, and assurance based on Revised Common Lectionary texts. Explore themes of healing, justice, and God’s unshakable kingdom from Jeremiah 1, Isaiah 58, Hebrews 12, and Luke 13.
Liturgy for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (Luke)
Liturgy for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (August 17, 2025), with prayers and worship resources based on Isaiah 5, Psalm 80, Jeremiah 23, Psalm 82, Hebrews 11–12, and Luke 12. Themes include justice, truth, perseverance, and God’s refining Word.
Liturgy for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (Luke)
Liturgy for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (August 10, 2025), rooted in the Revised Common Lectionary. Includes prayers, call to worship, assurance of pardon, and scripture reflections based on Isaiah 1, Hebrews 11, Luke 12, and more.
Liturgy for the Eight Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (Luke)
A complete liturgy for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C), featuring Hosea 11, Ecclesiastes 1–2, Colossians 3, and Luke 12:13–21. Includes theme, scripture summaries, call to worship, confession, assurance, prayers, and links to additional worship resources.
Liturgy for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (Luke)
A full liturgy for July 27, 2025 (Proper 12, Year C) featuring Hosea 1, Genesis 18, Colossians 2, and Luke 11. Includes a theme on prayer and grace, scripture summaries, a call to worship, prayers, and links to additional worship resources for pastors and planners.
Liturgy for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (Luke)
A complete liturgy for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C), exploring Amos 8, Colossians 1, and Luke 10:38–42. Includes theme, scripture summaries, call to worship, prayers, and links to additional worship resources on justice, presence, and spiritual attentiveness.
Worship Liturgy for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (Luke)
This worship liturgy for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, is grounded in covenant faithfulness, justice, and grace. Biblical prayer of confession and biblical assurance grounds all in the gospel.
Worship Liturgy for the Third Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (Luke)
Explore a Scripture-based worship liturgy for the Fourth Sunday After Pentecost featuring prayers, confession, and reflections on healing, mission, and joy from 2 Kings, Isaiah, Galatians, and Luke.
Liturgy for the Third Sunday after Pentecost (Year C), Luke
This liturgy for the Third Sunday After Pentecost includes a call to worship, prayers, and scripture-based reflection on 2 Kings 2, Galatians 5, and Luke 9. Focused on calling, freedom, and discipleship.
Liturgy for the Second Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (Luke)
Explore this full liturgy for the Second Sunday after Pentecost (Year C), including scripture readings, call to worship, prayers, confession, and benediction. Rooted in 1 Kings 19, Galatians 3, and Luke 8, this service highlights God’s restoring presence and call to witness.
Liturgy for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark)
Liturgy for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark) 1 Samuel 1:4–20; 1 Samuel 2:1–10; Hebrews 10:11–14 (15–18) 19–25 and Mark 13:1–8. Hannah gives praise for the birth of Eli, Jesus warns of false messiahs and the birth pains of the eschaton, and Jesus' sure sacrifice gives us confidence of God's mercy.
Liturgy for the 25th Sunday after Pentecost (Year B, Mark)
Liturgy for the 25th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark) includes Ruth 3:1–5, 4:13–17; Psalm 127; Hebrews 9:24–28; and Mark 12:38–44, with themes of sacrifice, devotion, and God's sovereignty.
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.
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 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.