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July 22, 2024

Exploring Favourite Liturgical Words

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Introduction There are words we use in church, liturgical words and other “churchy” words, that are not used elsewhere in society. Or perhaps they have a different meaning and intent for church folk than when used generally in our culture. For this issue, we asked you to share the church...

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Gathering Worship Resource
Theme(s)
Blessing
Celebration
Epiphanies
Evangelism
Gifts
God's Presence
Grace
Holy Spirit
Jesus
Joy
Mercy
Music and Singing
Sanctuary; Refuge; Shelter
Time
Wonder
Worship
Worship Column
April 28, 2024

Upcoming Themes

Does one of these things capture your interest? Do you find yourself considering worship materials you have that would connect with these themes? If so, this is your invitation. Please send your thoughts, worship materials, or anything that seems to connect with these themes. Thank you! The Purpose of Worship...

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April 27, 2024

Exploring Gathering at 50 Years

What Is Gathering? This Exploring section celebrates the 50 year history of Gathering (print magazine and online). Hear from previous editors and music editors. Discover the history of this resource. And celebrate with us the 50 years of sharing worship resources..... Gathering is a worship resource in two parts: the...

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August Monthly Bulletin 2024 - Year B

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A multiple Sunday service, with hymn selections related to the lectionary readings for August (Year B). Created for 2024, but could be adapted for other Year Bs. For more ideas for each service, check out the Weekly Service material for that Sunday. A download of the complete order of service...

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Gathering Worship Resource
Gill Le Fevre
Robin Wardlaw
Laura J. Turnbull
Theme(s)
Bread; Bread of Life
Concern
Death
Discipleship
Eternal Life
Faith
Fear
Generosity
God's Nature
Grief
Hope
Love of God or Christ
Music and Singing
Need for God or Christ
Sorrow
Welcome
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July Monthly Bulletin 2024

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A multiple Sunday service, with hymn selections related to the lectionary readings for July (Year B). Created for 2024, but could be adapted for other Year Bs. For more ideas for each service, check out the Weekly Service material for that Sunday. A download of the complete order of service...

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Gathering Worship Resource
Gord Dunbar
Beth W Johnston
Theme(s)
Abundance
Body - physical
Compassion
Dignity and Equality
Empowerment
Faith
God's Nature
God's Will
Justice
Need for God or Christ
Purpose
Restoration
Revelation
Sanctuary; Refuge; Shelter
Seasons of the Year
Seeking
Transformation
Trinity
Understanding
Visions and Dreams
Wisdom
Witness and Testimony
Yearning
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Adventures with God: Bulletin and Service Ideas

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A download of the complete order of service is available below. A photo-copy ready bulletin can be found in the print magazine, Pentecost 1 - 2024 This bulletin could be used for many of the scriptures this summer (Year B) that lend themselves to the theme of adventure—some good, some...

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Gathering Worship Resource
David Sparks
Jim McKean
Theme(s)
Challenge
Journey with God or Christ
Need for God or Christ
Perseverance; Persistence
Pilgrimage
Resilience
Risk and Venturing Forth
Traveller
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Favourite Scriptures: Bulletin and Ideas

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The order of service is available as a download below. A photocopy ready bulletin is available in the print magazine (Pentecost 1, 2024) Some ideas for this service include: • Add “Scripture Moments” throughout the service or create the sermon by inviting various people to read their favourite scripture and...

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Gathering Worship Resource
Theme(s)
Bible
Gifts
Love of God or Christ
Witness and Testimony
Word of God; Scripture
Complete Service
March 13, 2024

June 9, 2024: The 100th Year Begins

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The 100th anniversary of The United Church of Canada will be launched with special services, locally and nationally, on June 9, 2024, and culminate with a national service on June 8, 2025. The occasion will also be recognized at the 45th General Council, to be held in July in Calgary...

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Celebration
Faith Journey
Heritage; Anniversary
Unity
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March 12, 2024

Copyright and Reading Children's Books in Worship

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Copyright and reading children’s books in worship: A worship service is a public performance, so whether you are meeting in person, livestreaming, or recording and posting your worship service online, you require special permission, and may need to pay a fee, to include the reading of a children’s book. Reading...

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Gathering Worship Resource
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Children
Copyright
Technology; Digital
Spark
March 12, 2024

How Might I Best Use 'My Favourites' on GatheringWorship.ca

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Q: How might I best use My Favourites? A: There is a massive amount of material on the GatheringWorship.ca site. When you are searching and scanning through materials on the site, we suggest that you tag as a favourite, using the little ribbon icon, anything that catches your attention—whatever you...

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Gathering Worship Resource
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Questions and Pondering
Technology; Digital
Spark