Presbyterian churches derive their name from the presbyterian form of church. And so part of our approach this morning is to remember in our offering our connection to the work of the church in every corner of gods creation. September 27 evangelism sunday october 4 world communion sunday. World communion sunday is a celebration observed by several christian denominations, taking place on the first sunday of every october, that promotes. Liturgy for presbytery celebrations of the lords supper. World communion sunday is one of the best ideas presbyterians ever had. Friends, this is the joyful feast of the people of god. Communion from a presbyterian perspective shannon pappas communion, also called the lords supper, the eucharist, the blessed sacrament, and holy communion, is grounded in the last supper, the final meal that jesus shared with his disciples on the night before his arrest and crucifixion. Hugh thomson kerr, a beloved pastor in the presbyterian church, persuaded the denomination to. The first sunday in october is designated as world communion sunday, which celebrates our oneness in christ with all our brothers and sisters around the. Presbyterianism is a part of the reformed tradition within protestantism, which traces its origins to britain, particularly scotland. Pcusa lectionary for sundays and festivals scripture reference, 2007. The book of confessions outlines the beliefs of the pcusa by declaring the. Book of common worship westminster john knox press.
Peacemaking offering x october 11 domestic violence awareness october 16 world food day friday. Resources for world communion sunday presbyterian church. Presbyterian mission agency world communion sunday special. Unless otherwise noted, brief portions of this book may be reproduced. Sacrament of holy communion first presbyterian church of delhi ny. Worship resource world communion sunday october 1, 2017. As such, the church is a member of the world communion of reformed churches. World communion sunday october 6th, 20 truly i tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of god as a little child will never enter it. The book of order contains the foundations of presbyterian polity, the form of. World communion sunday with christians around the world, in congregations large and small, speaking every language and one language.
The following eucharistic liturgy is commended for use in presbytery celebrations of the lords supper. World communion sunday ideas and liturgy, jordan rimmer, 2015. The products for the 20182019 feasting on the word curriculum are now available to purchase. The presbyterian church usa, abbreviated pcusa, is a mainline protestant christian. Each season will be added for you to download as it becomes available. Westminster presbyterian church pennsylvania avenue at rodney street 1502 w. January 5 february 2 march 1 april 5 april 18 maundy thursday may 3 june 7 july 5. They will come from east and west, and from north and south. As with the 20 presbyterian hymnal, glory to god, this edition of the. The first celebration occurred at shadyside presbyterian church in pittsburgh, pa, in 1933 where dr.
Westminster presbyterian church extends an enthusiastic welcome, in christs name, to. Service of worship world communion sunday october 6, 20 9. World communion sunday originally called world wide communion sunday originated in the presbyterian church usa. Presbyterian mission agency world communion sunday. The constitution of the evangelical presbyterian church consists of. Worship resources world communion sunday presbyterian church. Starting in 1936, on the first sunday in october, worshippers celebrated communion in presbyterian churches in the united states and overseas. Pcusa world communion sunday liturgy presbyterian mission. November 5, 20 first presbyterian church salt lake city, ut january 10, 2014 first presbyterian church ft. We do this using the pcusa peace and global witness. World communion sunday originally called world wide communion sunday is a gift of the presbyterian church to the larger ecumenical church.
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