The United Methodist Book of Worship

This helpful United Methodist denominational book of liturgy, prayer, services and service music is indispensable for pastors, musicians, and laypersons that plan and lead worship. Arranged according to the Christian year, this resource enables worship leaders to locate prayers, services, and information quickly. Updated information and new formats insure ease of use, making this a great resource when planning worship.

It features:

A vast collection of worship material: services, liturgies, litanies, prayers, blessings, music, and other acts of worship and praise.
Thousands of references to The United Methodist Hymnal, including suggested hymns for a host of worship occasions.
Resources for special Sundays and other days of churchwide emphasis.
New Christian Years Services
Services for various occasions including:

Presentation of Bibles to Children
An Order of Farewell to Pastor
Orders of Installation or Recognition
Orders of Daily Praise and Prayer



Updates include:

Membership vows, baptismal covenant, diaconal changes, and other updates made as a result of General Conference action.
Calendar for dating Easter and related holy days—extend beyond 2020.
Chart of lectionary years on page 227--update and extend.
Current version of ordinal.