Bread for the Journey

A book of resources for contemporary worship services. Written by men and women from various faith communities, these resources emphasize worship as part of an ever-evolving journey toward God. Among the resources included are baptism and communion liturgies, an order for confirmation, a litany for the reception of new members, and a funeral service. Worship suggestions for the various seasons of the Christian Year are also provided. While employing inclusive language, the book avoids both slang and overly formal, archaic usages.

Contents include:

Mile-Markers: resources for the sacraments and rites of the church

• 2 baptism liturgies
• 1 communion/covenant renewal service
• 1 order of worship for communion
• 1 liturgy for worldwide communion Sunday
• 1 order for confirmation
• 1 litany for reception of new members
• 1 funeral service

Time-Markers: resources for the church year

• Advent
  • 6 calls to worship
  • 2 prayers of confession3 words of assurance
  • 5 collective prayers
• Christmas
  • 3 calls to worship
  • 3 prayers of confession
  • 3 collective prayers
  • 1 litany
• Epiphany
  • 9 calls to worship
  • 9 prayers of confession
  • 2 words of assurance
  • 9 collective prayers
  • 3 benedictions
• Lent
  • 1 order of worship for Ash Wednesday
  • 7 calls to worship
  • 7 prayers of confession
  • 7 collective prayers
  • 1 responsive benediction
  • 1 order of worship for Palm Sunday
  • 1 order of worship for Holy Thursday
• Easter
  • 8 calls to worship
  • 7 prayers of confession
  • 7 collective prayers
  • 2 prayers of dedication
  • 4 benedictions
• Pentecost (and general)
  • 26 calls to worship
  • 20 prayers of confession
  • 25 collective prayers
  • 2 corporate litanies
  • 1 service for 'season of new earth'
  • 1 responsive benediction
  • 1 affirmation of faith
  • 1 prayer of dedication

Anywhere along the road: resources for any time

• Resources based on the United Church of Christ Statment of faith
  • 4 calls to worship
  • 1 benediction
• prayers and litanies
  • 7 litanies
  • 1 prayer

Songs for the Journey: Responsive Psalms

• 26 responsive readings