A Creative Maundy Thursday Service

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

The creative Maundy Thursday service can be used in free-church and more informal traditions of worship. Adapt to local usage and style.

Basic Pattern

ENTRANCE

Scripture: Genesis 1:15a; John 1:15

Hymn of Invocation: "O Splendor of God's Glory Bright" (Ambrose of Milan)

Prayer

Hymn of Confession: "Jesus Thou Joy of Loving Hearts" (Bernard of Clairvaux)

Response: Romans 8:33-35a, 3839

Congregation: "Alleluia" (Taiz)

SERVICE OF THE WORD

Scripture: Isaiah 42:19; Psalm 143; John 3:17-21; Matthew 26:6-13

Responsorial...

 

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