{"product_id":"abingdon-worship-annual-2026-paperback","title":"Abingdon Worship Annual 2026 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary Scifres\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eB. J. Beu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe go-to worship planning resource for all who plan weekly worship.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eAbingdon Worship Annual 2026\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical, lectionary-based resource for leaders responsible for planning worship. This thoughtful sourcebook offers a weekly theme with meaningful prayers and fresh litanies following a traditional order of Christian worship: Invitation and Gathering Proclamation and Response Thanksgiving and Communion Sending Forth Liturgies and prayers are also included for special days, including New Year's Day, Ascension Day, All Saints Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Eve. The Annual includes helpful reminders for Christian-year planning--including liturgical colors--and a scripture index. The authors also provide in-depth guidance and practical ideas for this new age of worship, helping readers understand and weigh their options for worshiping in digital spaces and unconventional places. \u003ci\u003eThe Abingdon Worship Annual 2026\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have sourcebook offering countless opportunities for planning meaningful and insightful worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Scifres (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mary Scifres is a United Methodist pastor and church growth consultant. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Gospel According to Beauty and the Beast, \u003c\/i\u003e and co-author of both \u003ci\u003eThe Abingdon Worship Annual\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Is It Communion Sunday Already?! \u003c\/i\u003eFind out more at www.maryscifres.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eB.J. Beu (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e B. J. Beu has served churches in the United Church of Christ for the past twenty years. Beyond his work on this resource, he has contributed sermons to The Abingdon Preaching Annual, developed and led worship services for his conference's Annual Gathering, and served on the worship team for the UCC's General Synod in 2013. A graduate of Boston University and Pacific Lutheran University, he is passionate about creative worship, preaching, and advocating for peace and justice. B. J. lives in Laguna Beach, California. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 362\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.74 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966765138221,"sku":"9781791038038","price":33.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/z9R_cbbRFd9781791038038.webp?v=1775538859","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/abingdon-worship-annual-2026-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}