Taylor Burton-Edwards

Living into the Mystery

Wed, 18 May 2022 20:26:50 GMT

Available only as a PDF

Rituals help us identify with a group of people and pledge what we share. Such communal events help us express the often inexpressible. "United Methodists strongly affirm that the Lord's Table is the Lord's," the writers of this timely resource say. "We also affirm with the whole church that in the Great Thanksgiving 'we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving, a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ's offering for us.'"

The sacrament of the Eucharist is perhaps one of the most treasured liturgies of the Christian church. Much has been written about the theology behind the United Methodist interpretation of Communion, but little is written about the practicalities of presiding.

Living into the Mystery fills that void by detailing practices (and the principles behind them) that can help worshipers and worship leaders live a richer experience. The authors dissect the ritual and analyze the ancient worship structure: Gathering, Word and Response, Thanksgiving and Communion, and Sending Forth.

A group study guide is also included.

Learn to preside and participate in this ritual with authenticity, vitality, and grace through Living into the Mystery.

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83 pages

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Leading Worship

Sat, 14 May 2022 02:45:01 GMT

This advanced leader's course in Lay Servant Ministries focuses on the ministry of the Lay Servant who either regularly or occasionally leads a group, class, organization, or the congregation in worship. The course is grounded in the classic patterns of Christian worship and the practices of leading worship. Participants will come to understand more about Christian worship in order to lead worship with more confidence. They will practice leading worship in a variety of formats throughout the course.

The participant's book, Worshiping with United Methodists, is available here.

Planning Worship

Sat, 14 May 2022 02:44:25 GMT

Revised and updated, this popular book shows pastors and worship leaders the basics of United Methodist worship.

In this straightforward and updated commentary, Hoyt Hickman explains the basic pattern of United Methodist worship within the broader context of Christian worship. Drawing upon five basic principles, the author explains the formative nature of worship and how it can revitalize persons' lives. These principles are: God's Word is primary; active congregational participation is crucial; spontaneity and order are both important; worship should be relevant and inclusive; and worship is communion. This revision will highlight the African-American contribution to UM worship, discuss at greater length what the various worship styles mean for us today, say more about the formative nature of worship, and include updated resources including the Abingdon Worship Annual, the Abingdon Preaching Annual, and Worship Connection.

Explains basic resources for planning and leading worship.
Gives the basic pattern of UM worship and its origins.
Gives practical suggestions how to renew and revitalize worship.
Helps pastors be effective leaders in planning and revitalizing worship.
Helps pastors understand and communicate the uniqueness of UM worship.
Helps pastors lead their congregation into a deeper and richer experience of God through worship.

This is the Leader's Guide. The Participant's Book, The Worship Workshop, by Marcia McFee, can be found here.

Planning Worship

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:44:36 GMT

Revised and updated, this popular book shows pastors and worship leaders the basics of United Methodist worship.

Explains basic resources for planning and leading worship.
Gives the basic pattern of UM worship and its origins.
Gives practical suggestions how to renew and revitalize worship.
Helps pastors be effective leaders in planning and revitalizing worship.
Helps pastors understand and communicate the uniqueness of UM worship.
Helps pastors lead their congregation into a deeper and richer experience of God through worship.

This is the Leader's Guide. The Participant's Book, The Worship Workshop, by Marcia McFee, can be found here.

Leading Worship

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:40:34 GMT

The participant's book, Worshipping With the United Methodists is available here.