worship together
introduction
This section includes some useful links under the headings below. In future it will be developed to include a library of worship resources.
Prayer and Spirituality
An Invitation to Prayer
First established after 9/11, Invitation to Prayer provides prayers for peace, justice and reconciliation.
Christian Aid - Church resources
A range of resources for worship and small groups.
Church of Scotland - Pray Now
A prayer each day for reflection and awareness.
Pray-as-you-go...
Downloadable (MP3 files) daily prayer resources.
Praying Each Day
Reflections and prayers for each day of the year from the De La Salle Brothers in Great Britain.
rejesus - spirituality
These interactive pages of rejesus offer space for reflection and prayer.
Retreat Association
The Retreat Association provides information and advice for those involved in retreat work (both in Retreat Houses and the local community) and spiritual direction. Increasingly the Association is providing resources for those inquirers who are seeking to further their spiritual journey but are not part of the established church.
ROOTS is an ecumenical partnership of churches and Christian organisations which publishes print and online resources based on the Revised Common Lectionary to support worship preparation across the whole church.
The Methodist Church - Prayer and Worship
Worship and prayer resources - including an online labyrinth.
The Society of the Sacred Mission
The Society of the Sacred Mission is an Anglican religious community. The Ecumenical Spirituality Project at St Antony's Priory is intended to help meet a need amongst people of all faiths and persuasions for prayer, meditation and spiritual growth in general.
Wellsprings on the Web
(Catholic) liturgy and prayer resources.
Women's World Day of Prayer in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
The website of the National Committee for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including a list of local services for the Women's World Day of Prayer.
World Day of Prayer International Committee
Background on the World Day of Prayer.
World Prayer Centre
The World Prayer Centre, in Birmingham, has a team involved in regional, national and international prayer and worship ministry. It is linked to many initiatives, serving Prayer, Mission, Social Action, Family Life and Marginalised People. These include The International Prayer Council, Global Day of Prayer, The Prayer Association of the British Isles and Ireland, Redeeming our Communities and Hope08.
Worship and Liturgy
Bible Sunday
Resources for Bible Sunday from the four national Bible Societies.
Christian Aid - Church resources
A range of resources for worship and small groups.
Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI)
CCLI administers The Church Copyright Licence (CCL) and the Music Reproduction Licence (MRL).
Christian Education
Christian Education (CE) provides advice, resources and opportunities for teaching and learning in the school, the church and the family group. The International Bible Reading Association (IBRA), a part of Christian Education, is an international organisation working to encourage regular Bible reading around the world.
Church of Ireland - Worship
Church of Ireland worship resources.
Diocese of Bath and Wells - Development Matters
Development Matters links the Sunday lectionary readings with contemporary global justice issues. It provides preachers with facts, quotes and illustrations for use in 'ordinary' sermons - both to help people connect today's world with the Bible and to help people understand more about 'structural sin' (and what we can do about it). There's good news and stories of hope too.
Education Sunday - England and Wales
For well over a hundred years there has been an annual recognition of Education Sunday in England and Wales. It is a national day of prayer and celebration for everyone in the world of education. The theme is devised by an ecumenical steering group representing different Christian denominations and organisations.
ROOTS is an ecumenical partnership of churches and Christian organisations which publishes print and online resources based on the Revised Common Lectionary to support worship preparation across the whole church.
SCM - Student Christian Movement
SCM is a movement seeking to bring together students of all denominations to explore the Christian faith in an open-minded and non-judgemental environment.
Scottish Episcopal Church Liturgy
The liturgies of the Scottish Episcopal Church, and, where available, free downloads in PDF and Word (.doc) formats.
Seasons of the Spirit
Seasons of the Spirit is a lectionary-based resource created by an international team of writers and editors representing denominations from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA, and the UK.
The Church in Wales - Liturgy
Free downloads of Church in Wales liturgical texts.
The Church of England - Worship
Common Worship and The Book of Common Prayer available on-line.
The Cyber Hymnal
Over 6,500 Christian hymns and songs from many denominations - includes lyrics, scores, MIDI files and history.
The Iona Community - Wild Goose Resource Group
The Wild Goose Resource Group takes its name from one of the ancient Celtic symbols for the Holy Spirit and exists to enable and equip congregations and clergy in the shaping and creation of new forms of relevant and participative worship.
The Joint Liturgical Group
The group has always aimed to serve the churches of Britain in the renewal of their worship. It has been concerned with the demands of worship in Britain, and the development of common liturgical thinking and texts in the worldwide Church.
The Methodist Church - Prayer and Worship
Worship and prayer resources - including an online labyrinth.
The Royal School of Church Music
The Royal School of Church Music is an educational Christian charity enabling the best use of music in worship, church life, and community.
The Taizé Community
Taizé is the home of an international, ecumenical community, founded there in 1940 by Brother Roger. Today, the community is made up of over a hundred brothers, Catholics and from various Protestant backgrounds, from more than twenty-five nations.
The Text This Week
This US based site features a wide variety of resources for study and liturgy, including an art index and movie theme index.
Wellsprings on the Web
(Catholic) liturgy and prayer resources.
Worship-Downloads.com
A large collection of MIDI files for worship, and MP3 backing tracks.
