LibGuides: Preaching and Worship: UMC Resources

Denominational Resources

Sacraments

From the UMC website

Vanderbilt's Revised Common Lectionary

United Methodist Book of Worship (in Print)

The United Methodist Book of Worship by Andy Langford (Editor)
This helpful United Methodist denominational book of liturgy, prayer, services and service music is indispensable for pastors, musicians, and laypersons that plan and lead worship. Arranged according to the Christian year, this resource enables worship leaders to locate prayers, services, and information quickly. Updated information and new formats insure ease of use, making this a great resource when planning worship.

United Methodist Book of Worship (Library E-Book)

The United Methodist Book of Worship by Andy Langford (Editor)
This helpful United Methodist denominational book of liturgy, prayer, services and service music is indispensable for pastors, musicians, and laypersons that plan and lead worship. Arranged according to the Christian year, this resource enables worship leaders to locate prayers, services, and information quickly. Updated information and new formats insure ease of use, making this a great resource when planning worship.

Online Hymnals

The United Methodist Hymnal
The hymns are online for study, but you may **NOT** perform them without permission!

Print Hymnals Available in the Library

Hymns for the Revised Common Lectionary, Year A by Dean McIntyre (Compiled by)
Contains a list of congregational hymns and songs for use with the scripture readings of the Revised Common Lectionary from September 2007 to 2008.

Hymns for the Revised Common Lectionary by Dean B. McIntyre
Hymns for the Revised Common Lectionary contains a list of congregational hymns and songs for use with the scripture readings of the Revised Common Lectionary for the calendar year 2007.

The Faith We Sing Pew Edition with Cross and Flame by Linda McKiernan-Allen (Editor)
New hymnody offers modern images and refreshing tunes that tell the old, old story. Now churches can continue to sing the hymns they treasure and add newer music to their worship life! All editions come with Cross & Flame emblem on the cover except for the "Cross Only" version of the Pew Edition.

Audio Hymnals

The United Methodist hymnal compact disc accompaniment edition.
Recordings of service music, hymns, canticles responses, Psalter responses, and amens as found in The United Methodist hymnal (1989), accompanied by a variety of instruments, including pipe organ, grand piano, guitar, handbells, flute, and trumpet. Last compact disc is in a contemporary worship style.