Call to worship
Worship Together
Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights!
Gathering prayer
Worship Together
Jesus invites us to come to him and rest (Matthew 11:28).
Prayer of approach
In this place of worship, we gather:
Prayer of adoration
we adore you, Holy God
Prayers of penitence
God of Eternity, of then and now,
Prayer of praise and thanksgiving
Praise the Lord from the heavens
Prayers of intercession
Seeking healing and hope and a better future
Prayer for all ages together
Worship Together
Welcoming God, we thank you for the privilege
Prayer: Sending out
Worship Together
Generous God, like Simeon in the Temple
Gathering prayer CYP
Children & Youth
Thank you, God, that we are all welcome here.
Prayer of praise and thanksgiving CYP
God, who makes a home for me,
Prayer of confession CYP
Jesus, I have made some messes this year
Prayer for others CYP
Hold each finger as you pray for:
Prayer: Sending out CYP
Children & Youth
As members of your household, God, we leave this place:
VYC prayer
Children & Youth
We love you dear God!
AAA prayers Welsh
Worship Together prayers in Welsh
CYP prayers Welsh
Children and Young People Prayers in Welsh
This week's session plans
Ready-to-go complete sessions
27 December - 2 January 2027
Worship Together
27 December - 2 January 2027
Children & YouthFind more resources on these readings
- Christmas 1 focused on Luke 2.22-40 (2023)
- Christmas 1 focused on Luke 2.22-40 (2020)
- Christmas 1 focused on Luke 2.22-40 (2017)
- Christmas 1 focused on Luke 2.22-40 (2014)
- Christmas 1 focused on Luke 2.22-40 (2012)
- Christmas 1 focused on Luke 2.22-40 (2008)
- Christmas 1 focused on Luke 2.41-52 (2006)
- Christmas 1 focused on Luke 2.22-40 (2002)