Worship Resources

Sermon Series and Preaching Resources

• Loving Your Neighbor in an Election Season - Sermon series written by Rev. Stephen M. Fearing, M.Div., M.A.P.T, pastor and head of staff of Guilford Park Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) in Greensboro, NC and co-founder of the Clergy Emergency League.

• Do Unto Others- Sermon Series designed by Marcia McFee (UMC, Worship Design Studio) in collaboration with Church of the Resurrection (UMC).

• Hymn: “Churches Live in Purple Spaces”, inspired by Lydia in Acts 16 by Rev. Stephen M. Fearing, M. Div, M.A.P.T., Pastor at Guilford Park Presbyterian Church

Liturgy, Prayers, and Music

• Liturgical resources for Election Season - prayers, liturgy, and hymns from the Clergy Emergency League

• Pleasant and Good It Is When We Gather - A hymn based on Psalm 133 and the Loving Your Neighbor in an Election Season Sermon Series, written by Rev. Stephen M. Fearing, M.Div., M.A.P.T

• On the Side of Love - Song by Andra Moran. Visit her website to download music and lyrics.

• BEST PRACTICE Praying Our Way Toward the Election (an alternative to talking about it all the time!) - a sample outline of a week-by-week list of prayer intentions for the election season created by Rev. Miranda Hassett (Episcopal). Dates could be updated to 2026 dates

• Prayer Before an Election - US Conference of Catholic Bishops

Children and Youth Activities

• Loving Your Neighbor in an Election Season Children’s Session (Intended for children ages 3-11) Written by Rev. Jo Wiersema (PCUSA)

• Loving Your Neighbor in an Election Season Youth Session (Intended for Middle/High School Youth) Written by Rev. Jo Wiersema (PCUSA) - includes service opportunity for Youth 16+

Resources from 2024 election that could be reworked for other elections

• Preaching the 2024 Election Season:  - Prompts written by Rev. Dr. Leah Schade (ELCA) - co-founder of the Clergy Emergency League and Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship at Lexington Theological Seminary in Kentucky.

  • Sermon Ideas for Oct. 6 and 13

  • Sermon Ideas for Oct 20

  • Sermon Ideas for Oct 27 - Regular and Reformation Sunday

  • Sermon ideas for November 3 - Regular and All Saints

• Prayers and other resources from the Sisters of Saint Joseph - includes daily prayers, weekly intentions, and reflection packets for download

• Keep the Faith Toolkit - includes sermon guides and prayers along with other opportunities to engage in the elections process