Abingdon Worship Annual 2026 - Print

Abingdon Worship Annual 2026
Worship Planning Resources for Every Sunday of the Year

Mary Scifres, B. J. Beu

A comprehensive lectionary-based worship planning resource offering weekly themes, prayers, and litanies to enrich Christian worship throughout the year.

This book equips worship leaders to:

• Plan weekly worship services aligned with the Christian liturgical calendar
• Access meaningful prayers and fresh litanies for each Sunday
• Incorporate special liturgies for significant days like New Year's Day and Christmas Eve
• Utilize a traditional order of Christian worship effectively
• Navigate worship planning with reminders for liturgical colours and scripture indexes
• Adapt worship practices for digital spaces and unconventional settings
• Enhance the spiritual experience of congregations through thoughtful worship planning

Features

• Lectionary-based resource covering every Sunday of the year
• Includes liturgies for special days: New Year's Day, Ascension Day, All Saints Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Eve
• Structured following a traditional order: Invitation and Gathering, Proclamation and Response, Thanksgiving and Communion, Sending Forth
• Provides guidance for worship in digital and unconventional spaces
• Contains liturgical colour reminders and a scripture index

Soft cover, 362pp
1.88 cms H x 21.59 cms L x 13.97 cms W (0.31 kgs) 362 pages
ISBN 9781791038038
Abingdon Press (2025)

[6 in stock 30 May 2025]

Description

An essential tool for worship leaders seeking to create meaningful and spiritually enriching services throughout the Christian year.

his lectionary-based resource offers a wealth of materials, including weekly themes, prayers, and litanies, all structured within a traditional order of Christian worship: Invitation and Gathering, Proclamation and Response, Thanksgiving and Communion, and Sending Forth.

In addition to weekly resources, the annual includes special liturgies for significant days such as New Year's Day, Ascension Day, All Saints Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Eve, ensuring comprehensive coverage for the entire liturgical calendar.

Recognizing the evolving nature of worship, the authors provide insightful guidance on adapting services for digital platforms and unconventional settings, making this resource highly relevant for contemporary worship contexts

With practical tools like liturgical colour reminders and a scripture index, the Abingdon Worship Annual 2026 empowers worship leaders to plan services that are both theologically sound and contextually appropriate, fostering deeper engagement within congregations.

About the Authors

Mary Scifres is a United Methodist pastor and church growth consultant, known for her work in worship planning and leadership. She has authored several resources aimed at enhancing worship experiences.

B. J. Beu is a seasoned minister in the United Church of Christ, bringing extensive experience in worship leadership and liturgical planning. His contributions focus on creating inclusive and spiritually resonant worship materials.

Contents

Introduction
Guidance on using the resource, lectionary overview, and notes on worship planning.

Worship Resources by Month
Each month includes weekly liturgies aligned with the Revised Common Lectionary.

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

Special Liturgies

• New Year’s Day
• Ascension Day
• All Saints Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Eve

Supplementary Tools

• Traditional Order of Worship structure
• Liturgical colour guide
• Scripture index
• Suggestions for digital and non-traditional worship settings