Liturgist Workshop at Church Among the Palms (CAP)

The Church Among the Palms (through its Fellowship Groups) held last month of February 2010, the Liturgist Workshop. 

The Flow of the Liturgy (United Church of Christ Book of Worship) generally flows according to the following outline :

PRELUDE AND GREETINGS - The Liturgist will greet the congregation verbally or read the greeting 'A Warm welcome to everyone as we celebrate...'

PRAISE & ADORATION (Isaiah 6:3-4) - Hymns and Songs of Praise, Invocation

CONFESSION (Isaiah 6:5-7) - Call to Confession, Prayers for Mercy, Assurance of Pardon

OBEDIENCE / SHARING OF GOD'S GRACE (Matthew 5:23-24 & John 15:12) - Passing of the Peace, Community Sharing, Act of Praise (Gloria Patri/Praise and Worship), Pastoral/Community at Prayer

TEACHING/INSTRUCTION OF THE WORD (Isaiah 6:8a) - Scripture Reading (Begin with 'The Word of the Lord found in the Book of ______; and and with 'May the Lord Bless us On the Reading of the Word.), Message through Song (Anthem), Sermon, Testimony.

RESPONDING TO THE WORD (Isaiah 6:8b) - Affirmation of Faith, Offertory, Hymn or Song, Prayer, Doxology.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST or THE LORD'S SUPPER (1 Corinthians 11:23-26) - Hymn of Preparation, The Institution and Consecration, Breaking of the Bread and Wine, Prayer of Thanksgiving

SERVICE/COMMITMENT AND COMMISSIONING (Isaiah 6:9a) - Hymn of Dedication and Prayer of Dedication/Commitment, Altar Call

THE BLESSING & POSTLUDE (Numbers 6:24-26) - Benediction and Congregational Response in song/Threefold Amen.

The exact sequence may vary from congregation to congregation with some changes, additions or omission.