Morning Prayer and Worship

Today’s episode is in remembrance of a great friend of the podcast who passed away into the presence of Jesus this week. She wrote the order of service for this special episode. We remember Laura Ulicky and her heart for prayer. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. It’s the Season After Pentecost, Proper 19 in the Church Calendar Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Da...

It’s Ordinary Time, Proper 18 in the Church Calendar  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “I Need You Lord” by me. We’ll then offer a Prayer of Confession. We’ll read Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture Lesson is Luke 14:25-33 ....

It’s Ordinary Time, Proper 16 in the Church Calendar  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “Jesus Lover of My Soul” by Daniel Grul, John Ezzy, and Steve McPherson. We’ll then offer a Prayer of Confession. We’ll read Psalm 71:1-6 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scrip...

It’s Ordinary Time, Proper 15 in the Church Calendar  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “Breathe” by Marie Barnett. We’ll then offer a Prayer of Confession. We’ll read Psalm 82 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture Lesson is Jeremiah 23:23-29 . We’l...

We’re celebrating the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus” by Louisa Stead and William Kirkpatrick. We’ll then offer a Prayer of Confession. We’ll read Psalm 99 followe...

It’s Ordinary Time, Proper 13 in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “Great is Thy Faithfulness” by Thomas Chisholm and William Runyan. We’ll then offer a Prayer of Confession. We’ll read Psalm 107:1-9, 43 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scrip...

It’s Ordinary Time, Proper 12 in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “None But Jesus” by Brooke Ligertwood. We’ll then offer a Prayer of Confession. We’ll read Psalm 138 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture Lesson is Colossians...

It’s Ordinary Time, Proper 11 in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “Behold” by Taylor Leonhardt of Mission House. We’ll then offer a Prayer of Confession. We’ll read Psalm 15 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture Lesson is Colo...

It’s Ordinary Time, Proper 10 in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “How He Loves” by John Mark McMillan. We’ll then offer a Prayer of Confession. We’ll read Psalm 82 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture Lesson is Luke 10:25-37...

It’s Ordinary Time, Proper 8 in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “Your Love is Extravagant” by Darrell Evans. We’ll then offer a Prayer of Confession. We’ll read Psalm 16 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture Lesson is Galatia...

It’s Ordinary Time, Proper 7 in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “Everything About You (So Right)” by Stephanie Osorio and me. We’ll then offer a Prayer of Confession. We’ll read Psalm 42 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture Lesson is&...

Celebrating Trinity Sunday in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “If I was a Bird” by Jess Ray and offer a Prayer of Confession. We’ll read Psalm 8 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture Lesson is John 16:12-15 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the L...

BONUS EPISODE! A great friend of the podcast, Laura Ulicky, has graciously written a beautiful outline for a special episode of Prayers for Bedtime. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Painting by Jim Whalen Click here for a PDF of the service order with...

Celebrating the Day of Pentecost in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing a song I wrote, “Stand Up Among Us”, and offer a Prayer of Confession. We’ll read Psalm 104:25-35, 37 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture Lesson is John 14:8-17, 25...

Celebrating The Visitation in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “Ninevah” by Brooke Ligertwood and Steven Furtick and offer a Prayer of Confession. We’ll read Psalm 113 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture Lesson is Luke 1:39-57 ....

Celebrating Ascension Day in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “Witnesses” by me (2017) with verses from “God of Grace and God of Glory” by Harry Emerson Fosdick (1930) and offer a Prayer of Confession. We’ll read Psalm 47 followed by the Glor...

This is the Fifth Week of Easter in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “Knowing You” by Graham Kendrick. We’ll read Psalm 148 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 13:31-35 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Co...

This is the Fourth Week of Easter in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “Holy and Anointed One” by John Barnett. We’ll read Psalm 23 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 10:22-30 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, th...

This is the Third Week of Easter in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the songs “I Love You Lord” by Laurie Klein and “As the Deer” by Martin Nystrom. We’ll read Psalm 30 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 21:1-19 . We’l...

This is the Second Week of Easter in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the songs “The More I Seek You” by Zach Neese and “More” by Stephanie Osorio and me. We’ll read Psalm 150 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 20:19-31...

This is Easter Week in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” by Charles Wesley throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Luke 2...

This is Palm Sunday and Holy Week in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “All Creatures of Our God and King” by St. Francis of Assisi throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel rea...

This is the fifth week in Lent in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “Jesus Loves Me” by Anna Warner and William Bradbury in English and Japanese throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 126 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel r...

This is the fourth week in Lent in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the songs “Take Your Place” by James Kufeldt, Jon Thurlow, and Joy Salvatore and “Dove’s Eyes” by Misty Edwards throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 32 followed by the...

This is the third week in Lent in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing the song “Like Incense / Sometimes By Step” by Brooke Ligertwood, Rich Mullins, and David Strasser throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 63:1-8 followed by the Gloria Pat...