Worship Together

Worship Resources of the Christian Church in the Upper Midwest

November | 2022
 

Sharing Resources


Rev. Joshua Patty

Regional Minister and President


Some worship teams have prepared common worship series for Thanksgiving and Advent, including graphics. They want to share these with other congregations (and plan on another series for Lent 2023). You can access these shared worship resources on our regional website.


We also have many resources to share from this year's All Congregational Gathering, including presentations on welcoming all ages to worship, ways to approach Laity Sunday, and storytelling (linked below). Or view the entire YouTube playlist of recordings from this year's Gathering here.

2022 Regional Calendar

 

For more details go to the Regional website:

uppermidwestcc.org




Nov 13 Thanksgiving Special Offering

Nov 20 Thanksgiving Special Offering

Nov 24 Thanksgiving

Nov 24-25 Regional Office Closed

Nov 27 First Sunday of Advent

Dec 1 Regional Operations Council, 7 pm

Dec 11 Christmas Special Offering

Dec 18 Christmas Sepcial Offering


July 29 - Aug 1, 2023

General Assembly

Louisville, KY


Looking for Worship Resources?


Shared UMW Worship Resources


Videos:


Music:


Prayers, Liturgies & More:

  • Worship Ways from the United Church of Christ (permission granted to congregations to adapt and use in worship)
  • Worship Planning from United Methodist Church (permission granted to congregations to adapt and use in worship)
 

Special Resources for Worship and Education

After Christmas Sermon by Regional Minister


Need some pulpit supply around the holidays? Regional Minister Joshua Patty will offer a recorded sermon, "Echoes of Christmas" based on Luke 2:25-35. The sermon will be appropriate for January 1 or any Sunday after Christmas. 


The sermon recording will be available by December 21. Upper Midwest ministers and congregations will then receive an email with instructions for downloading the sermon or accessing it through YouTube.


Christmas Special Offering


The Christmas Special Offering, which fully supports regional ministry, is usually received Dec. 11 and 18. Our region is preparing a video for you to share or show in worship, which will be made available after Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Special Offering


The Thanksgiving Special Offering supports Disciples-related colleges, universities, seminaries, and divinity houses.  This offering is usually received Nov. 13 and 20.


Worship Resources for Special Offering


Worship Ideas and Resources


The Lewis Center for Church Leadership regularly offers resources to help congregations strengthen their worship life.
 

Previous Resources and News

Resources to Strengthen Your Worship Services


These are some resources that have been featured in previous issues of Worship Together:

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