An Entrance Rite For Epiphany

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

Emphasize the importance of Epiphany by elaborating the opening of worship with a special dialogue. The litany below will help the congregation realize the significance of the day and will underscore their own need to be a light to the world.

The minister, choir, banner bearer, and others (i. e. , children dressed as the three wise men bearing gifts) gather in the back of the sanctuary. The service begins as a leader from the congregation leads the people in the first question of the Litany...

 

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