Liturgy & Order of Service

 

Liturgy is a Greek word that is most often translated "the work of the people."  It often refers to the order of service or rituals in Christian worship.  Evidence of our liturgical heritage may be seen in our Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion.  Many churches divide themselves into liturgical or non-liturgical traditions based on the simplicity or elaborateness of worship.  However, all churches have liturgy, though in some traditions it may be very simple.  

 

Concord United Methodist Church uses two basic Orders of Service, or liturgies.  Either of these may be modified as needed to facilitate congregational needs on a given sunday. The first is our standard liturgy used most Sundays.  

 

Primary Liturgy

 

Songs of Praise

 

Welcome

 

Pastoral Prayer

 

Lord's Prayer

 

Scripture Reading

 

Sermon

 

Offering

 

Announcements

 

Joys and Celebrations

 

Prayer Concerns

 

Closing Song of Praise

 

Sending Forth

 

 

Our second liturgy is used for First Sundays or on other occasions when we celebrate Holy Communion or Baptisms.  

 

First Sunday Liturgy

 

Welcome

 

Announcements

 

Songs of Praise 

 

Prayer of Confession

 

Words of Forgiveness

 

Tithes and Offerings

 

Scripture Reading

 

Sermon

 

Holy Communion/Baptism

 

Sending Forth