Book of Occasional Services

The Book of Occasional Servicesis a new liturgical resource produced by the Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It provides worship services for many important and widely used services that are not included in theBook of Common Worship.

Preface

1

(2)

Abbreviations

3

(3)

Ordination and Installation

Introduction

6

(5)

Ordination and Installation of Deacons and Elders

11

(34)

Ordination to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament

45

(38)

Installation of a Pastor

83

(30)

Scripture Readings for the Ordination and Installation of Deacons and Elders

113

(2)

Scripture Readings for Ordination and Installation to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament

115

(2)

Hymns for Ordination and Installation Services

117

(3)

Commissioning

Introduction

120

(3)

Commissioning to Ministry within a Congregation

123

(6)

Commissioning to Ministry outside a Congregation

129

(6)

Commissioning Delegates to a Governing Body

135

(7)

Dedication

Introduction

142

(3)

Groundbreaking

145

(6)

Order for Laying of a Cornerstone

151

(6)

Dedication of a Church Building and Furnishings

157

(23)

Dedication of the Baptismal Font or Pool

160

(1)

Dedication of the Pulpit

161

(1)

Dedication of the Pulpit/Lectern Bible

162

(1)

Dedication of the Table

162

(1)

Dedication of Communion Vessels

163

(1)

Dedication of the Organ or Other Musical Instruments

163

(1)

Dedication of the Sanctuary or Chapel

164

(1)

Dedication of an Educational Facility

164

(1)

Dedication of the Columbarium

165

(15)

Dedication of a Christian Home

180

(4)

Dedication of a Health Care Facility

184

(3)

Dedication of an Educational Institution

187

(4)

Dedication of a Community Service Agency

191

(5)

Marking Transitions in a Congregation

Introduction

196

(3)

Constituting of a Congregation

199

(30)

Reception of New Members

229

(10)

Recognition of Departing Members

239

(2)

Recognition and Thanksgiving for Faithful Service

241

(3)

Dissolution of a Pastoral Call

244

(5)

Celebration of a Congregational Anniversary

249

(4)

Uniting of Congregations by a Presbytery

253

(4)

Vacating of a Church Building [Including the Dissolution of a Church]

257

(8)

In a Governing Body

Installation of Governing Body Officers and Staff

265

(5)

Receiving a Candidate under Care

270

(2)

Recognition of a Certified Christian Educator

272

(3)

Commissioning of a Lay Pastor

275

(4)

Recognition of Honorable Retirement from the Ministry of Word and Sacrament

279

(6)

Interfaith Resources

Guidelines for Interfaith Celebration of Thanksgiving

285

(6)

Additional Prayers for Various Occasions

In the Life of a Congregation

291

(3)

In the Life of a Presbytery

294

(3)

Section Heading Crosses

297

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Book of Occasional Services

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