by Peter Bankson (Author), Deborah Sokolove (Author)
A guide to using Calling on God in worship communities, with: A sample order of service Suggestions for enhancing the visual environment for worship Guidelines for creating liturgies collaboratively in your own worship community This special prayerbook is for today s Christians who find comfort in the rhythm of the traditional lectionarybut long to connect with God in ways that are satisfying to the modern heart and mind. Founded on creativity, inclusivity and sharing, it encourages us to remember the divine elements of the natural world around us as we express our hopes and fears for others and ourselves. Inspiring words help us givethanks for human inventions and lament the evils of poverty, violence and oppression of all kinds while remaining mindful of God s promises of healing for a broken world. Following the annual procession of the seasons with prayers that are appropriate for personal devotion as well as for use in leading worship, these new ways to call on God will feed your soul and inspire you to fi nd your own fresh language for thanksgiving, praise, intercession and petition, whether in your community or personal spiritual life.