This liturgy for the Reaffirmation of Baptism, including the celebration of the Lord’s Supper, was used by the Worship and Spiritual Renewal Committee of the 218th General Assembly (2008) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in San Jose, California. This was the committee that discussed and approved the overture for solemn assemblies.
This service for solemn assemblies is a more informal, experiential service particularly suited for gatherings in flexible spaces. Whenever and however you decide to do it, you need to prepare for the service like any other renewal service.
Confessional materials for solemn assembly's extended examination.
You may also find other materials that will be helpful to you elsewhere in Theology and Worship and in the Book of Common Worship.
There is more than one “right” way to go about planning a solemn assembly or spiritual renewal service. In some ways the preparation for the service will be just like the preparations made for any other worship service in the congregation’s life together.
You might want to design a timeline such as the one we’ve created. Adapt this schedule according to the needs and interest of your congregation or presbytery.
One of the hallmarks of the Reformed liturgical tradition is the prominence of the confession of sin in public worship. Gathered in the presence of the holy, triune God, we immediately recognize our unrighteousness and brokenness in the light of God’s glory.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance enables congregations and mission partners of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to witness to the healing love of Christ through caring for communities affected by crises and catastrophic events.
Use this bulletin insert to raise awareness of disaster ministry.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has received numerous requests for photographs to aid in disaster recovery mission interpretation and for use at mission events. Four photograph posters have been created, each depicting a region where your One Great Hour of Sharing and designated funds are at work.
These posters are being provided in Adobe PDF format, so you may download them and print as many as you need. Permission is granted to use them for the support of PDA disaster recovery efforts.
Each poster is 11x17 inches, full-color.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has received numerous requests for photographs to aid in disaster recovery mission interpretation and for use at mission events. Four photograph posters have been created, each depicting a region where your One Great Hour of Sharing and designated funds are at work.
These posters are being provided in Adobe PDF format, so you may download them and print as many as you need. Permission is granted to use them for the support of PDA disaster recovery efforts.
Each poster is 11x17 inches, full-color.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has received numerous requests for photographs to aid in disaster recovery mission interpretation and for use at mission events. Four photograph posters have been created, each depicting a region where your One Great Hour of Sharing and designated funds are at work.
These posters are being provided in Adobe PDF format, so you may download them and print as many as you need. Permission is granted to use them for the support of PDA disaster recovery efforts.
Each poster is 11x17 inches, full-color.
An 11x17 inch poster similar to the cover of the alternative giving brochure is available to download and print as needed.