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African-American History

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CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY -- Psalm 137, Isaiah 61:1-4 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
The history of black people in America, or African-American history, like the early history of the H

Christian

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A SERVICE FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY -- Isaiah 65:17-25, Psalm 100, John 15:1-11 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
GREETING

Church Anniversary

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LITANY FOR A CHURCH ANNIVERSARY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Leader: We come together in celebration for the years that we have been together as the people of Go

Church Leaders

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LITANY FOR CHURCH LEADERS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Leader: You have called each of us to be partners with you in building up your church, O Christ.

Death

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A SERVICE OF DEATH AND RESURRECTION -- Revelation 21:1-4, Psalm 23 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
GATHERING

Fellowship

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AN ADULT BIRTHDAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
You give us life, creator God, and you know the number of our days.
BLESSING OF A HOME -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of blessing and of tender care, let your spirit be present as we make this place our home.
BLESSING OF A MEAL -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Thank you, dear Lord, for this meal which you have provided for the nourishment of our bodies.
GRACE AT THANKSGIVING DINNER -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Thank you, God, for another Thanksgiving day and the opportunity to give you thanks.
FAMILY REUNION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
In your wisdom you made us one family, dear God, and then scattered us far from one another.
FAMILY REUNION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Gracious God, we who have been scattered far and wide have come together to celebrate our family and
CHRISTENING CELEBRATION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We give thanks to you, loving God, for the promise of life fulfilled in this infant child.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of love, who ordained the union of male and female in marriage through the example of Adam and E
GRADUATION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Eternal God, you know the pathway of life, and give us the promise of your presence if we seek you.

Funeral

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FUNERAL SERVICE -- Psalm 121:1-2 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
(When death occurs in tragic circumstances.)PROCESSIONAL

Gathering Prayer

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For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Source of all life and seat of all power, you made us in your likeness and called us good.
For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We hear your call, O God, to come from the places where life with all mysteries and inducements take
For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of all people, we come with open hands and hearts to receive your blessing.
For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Seat of wisdom, we thank you for this gathering of your people, for the inspiration that enabled us
For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We come together from the places where life has scattered us, and gather in community seeking to be
For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Eternal God, you call us into being and living.
For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of covenant care, we come in humility, aware of the weakness that causes us to break our promise
For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Gracious God, we come from the places where life has taken us.
For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
O God, you call us to be messengers of hope.
For Gathering And Approach -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of grace and glory, you travel with us in the day and watch over us at night.

Healing

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HEALING SERVICE -- Psalm 103:1-5, 22b -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
A TIME OF MEDITATION

Home Blessing

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BLESSING OF A HOME -- Psalm 23, Psalm 91, Psalm 118, Psalm 127 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
GREETING

Intercession

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FOR COMFORT IN TIME OF GRIEF -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Creator God, the source of our life and the hope of our souls, we come bringing the burden of grief
FOR HELP IN TIME OF TROUBLE -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Gracious God, who came to the aid of your people in times past, we call upon you for help and delive
FOR HEALING -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Blessed Savior, you understand the pain of bodily hurt, you know the feel of torn flesh.
FOR HEALING -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Loving Savior, we come to you in supplication for the healing of your child ______________.
FOR SAFE TRAVEL -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Merciful God, who led your people of old safely to the promised land, guide and protect us every ste
FOR RELIEF FROM DEPRESSION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Comforter and guide, who has promised to be with us wherever life takes us, be present even in this
FOR HEALING A BROKEN RELATIONSHIP -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of tender care, who brought healing to many who were broken in heart and mind, come and mend thi
FOR EMPLOYMENT -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Creator of the universe, you are the one who inspires my mind, fills my soul and puts my hands to wo
FOR EMPLOYMENT -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Jesus, my Savior and friend, you have been with me through all the days of study, when it seemed I w
FOR UNITY IN THE FAMILY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of love, who brought together people from many places to be a family, who caused us human beings
FOR FAMILY MEMBERS LEAVING ON ASSIGNMENT OVERSEAS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Almighty Savior, who by your grace keeps us together in heart, even when we are apart, keep safe the
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Guard and protect our child, dear Lord, as s/he begins this new experience of school.
FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Gracious God, you move us through higher phases of learning so that we may gain the knowledge we nee

Liturgy

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ADVENT CANDLELIGHTING CEREMONY I -- Isaiah 42:5-9, Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 55:1-7, Luke 1:46b-55 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
FIRST SUNDAY -- THE CANDLE OF ANTICIPATION
ADVENT CANDLELIGHTING CEREMONY II -- Psalm 130:7-8, Psalm 95:1-2 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
FIRST SUNDAY -- THE CANDLE OF HOPE
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE -- Luke 1:68-79, Isaiah 11:1-9, Luke 1:26-38 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
THE CALL
EPIPHANY SERVICE -- John 1:14 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
THE BLESSING OF THE GIFTS
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE -- Psalm 103:1-5 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
The season of Lent is the time in between two important celebrations of the Christian church.
GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP SERVICE -- Isaiah 53:1-9, Matthew 5:43-48, Luke 23:35-43, John 19:25-27 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
A THREE-HOUR SERVICE ON THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRISTSILENT MEDITATION

Marriage Ceremony

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A SERVICE OF CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE -- 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
GREETING

Memorial

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MEMORIAL SERVICE -- Psalm 103 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
CALL TO WORSHIPLeader: Our help is in the name of the Lord.

Men's Day

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LITANY FOR MEN'S DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Leader: You made us male and female in your image and we praise you, dear God.

Mother's Day

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LITANY FOR MOTHER'S DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Leader: God of tender care, on this day of celebration, we praise you for our mothers.

Observance

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Observance Of The Birthday Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Jonah 2:2-9, Revelation 21:1-7 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
(This liturgy is written intentionally for use in an interfaith setting.)

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Observance Of The Birthday Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Jonah 2:2-9, Revelation 21:1-7 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
(This liturgy is written intentionally for use in an interfaith setting.)
Observance Of The Birthday Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Jonah 2:2-9, Revelation 21:1-7 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
(This liturgy is written intentionally for use in an interfaith setting.)

Prayer

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NOONTIME PRAYER SERVICE -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
GATHERING

Sacrament

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BAPTISM OF AN ADULT -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
GATHERING
AN ORDER FOR CONFIRMATION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
THE MEANING OF CONFIRMATION
CELEBRATING THE APPOINTMENT OF A PASTOR -- Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Ephesians 4:11-16 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of th
CELEBRATION OF MUSIC MINISTRY -- Psalm 95:1-2, Psalm 96, Psalm 98, Psalm 100 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
"O come let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!

Thanksgiving Day

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THANKSGIVING DAY CELEBRATION -- Psalm 67:1, 3-7, Deuteronomy 8:7-18 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
(This service has been written intentionally for use in an interfaith setting.)

Thanksgiving Prayer

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FOR SAFE ARRIVAL -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We thank you, gracious God, for your presence with us on our journey, and for your loving care which
FOR SAFE RETURN FROM A PERILOUS JOURNEY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God our protector, by your guidance and in your presence we have made it to the end of this journey.
FOR SAFE DELIVERY AFTER A DIFFICULT PREGNANCY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of all life, who delivered our ancestors through toil and trouble, we thank you for the safe del
FOR SUCCESSFUL SURGERY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Loving Jesus, who healed the sick and cured all manner of diseases, we thank you for your healing to
FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL OR EXAM -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Wisdom God, we thank you for opening our minds to the understanding of the lessons that we have been
FOR COMPLETION OF THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Loving Jesus, you who gave us a new model of family, thank you for bringing ______________ into our
FOR A COUPLE STARTING OUT -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We come together in your love, O God, thanking you for the love we feel for each other that has brou
FOR A COUPLE REUNITED AFTER SEPARATION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of grace and glory, we come in thanksgiving for the fresh opportunity you have given us to live
FOR A NEW HOME -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Gentle Jesus, who yourself was without a permanent home, we thank you for this home that you have pr
FOR SATISFACTION OF A MORTGAGE -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Generous God, you have provided for us through all the years, and you have brought us to this moment
FOR A NEW JOB -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of the ages, who gave us hands to work for you, minds to receive your thoughts and hearts to do
FOR A NEW CAR -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We thank you, O God, for this vehicle, which you have provided for us to travel as we go about our l

Unison Prayer

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MORNING PRAYER -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Thank you for the new day, for the morning sun and the sparkling dew.
ANY TIME DURING THE DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
For the hours of day that have come and gone, we give you grateful thanks, O God.
EVENING PRAYER -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
As the sun sinks silently from our view, and as the evening stars begin to appear, we come to you in
CHURCH MEETING OPENING -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We have come together, Holy One, bringing the gifts you give us to be used in the service of your ch
END OF MEETING CLOSING PRAYER -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
For the time we have spent in your presence here, we give you thanks, O God.
CHURCH SCHOOL PROMOTION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We have reached another milestone of learning, dear God, and we give you thanks for all that has bee
CHURCH SCHOOL TEACHERS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Great teacher, you called your disciples together and imparted your Word to them so that they might
WORKERS IN THE CHURCH -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Thank you, God, for these persons who have been called to the various offices in your church.
NEW PASTOR -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Lord, we thank you for all those who have served as pastors in this church over the years.
FOR MOTHERS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Life-giving God, whose tender care has defined for all time the role of mothers, we give you thanks
MOTHER'S DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God, our mother, thank you for the human mothers you have placed in our lives.
MOTHER'S DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Gentle God, you nurture us in the womb of your compassion, you feed us from your storehouse of love,
FOR FATHERS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God our creator, the source of all life, we thank you for those whom we call father.
FATHER'S DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Father of all, we celebrate your gift of fatherhood this day.
FATHER'S DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of all, you model for us the qualities that we would want in our fathers.
FOR PARENTS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God, our mother and our father, we bless you for the fullness of care provided by our parents.
FOR PARENTS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Heavenly parent, you made us in your image and likeness, and set the example of care and nurture for
FOR GRANDPARENTS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Gracious God, you have blessed us with these special persons, our grandparents, who have been a have
A NEW YEAR -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of all seasons, who gives us the minutes and hours and days of our lives, we come to you in this
CHRISTMAS GATHERING -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We gather in festive joy gracious God, celebrating the birth of our Savior and the gift of life you
CHRISTMAS DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Giver of all gifts, for the gift of your son Jesus Christ as a child into our world, for the gift of
CLOSING OF A YEAR -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We come again, dear God, to the close of a year.
FOR PEACE -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Life-giving God, whose desire for your children is that we live together in harmony, grant us peace
FOR JUSTICE -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of the ages, you who desire justice for all people, look with compassion upon those for whom jus
FOR DISCERNMENT -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
O Wisdom on high, open our eyes to your truth, open our ears to your word, open our minds to your pr

Wedding Vow

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RENEWAL OF WEDDING VOWS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
GATHERING

Women's Day

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LITANY FOR WOMEN'S DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Leader: Creator of life, you call us women and men to be full persons in your sight.

Worship

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MORNING WORSHIP -- Psalm 100 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
"New every morning is the love our waking and uprising proves, through sleep and darkness safely bro
EVENING WORSHIP -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
CALL TO WORSHIP
Observance Of The Birthday Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Jonah 2:2-9, Revelation 21:1-7 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
(This liturgy is written intentionally for use in an interfaith setting.)

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Observance Of The Birthday Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Jonah 2:2-9, Revelation 21:1-7 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
(This liturgy is written intentionally for use in an interfaith setting.)
Observance Of The Birthday Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Jonah 2:2-9, Revelation 21:1-7 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
(This liturgy is written intentionally for use in an interfaith setting.)

Worship Service

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Observance Of The Birthday Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Jonah 2:2-9, Revelation 21:1-7 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
(This liturgy is written intentionally for use in an interfaith setting.)

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Observance Of The Birthday Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Jonah 2:2-9, Revelation 21:1-7 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
(This liturgy is written intentionally for use in an interfaith setting.)
Observance Of The Birthday Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Jonah 2:2-9, Revelation 21:1-7 -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
(This liturgy is written intentionally for use in an interfaith setting.)
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