Pray and reflect on the call to ministry and Christian service. For Vocation Sunday, consider sharing some ministers' call stories - why they chose a ministry vocation, what they love about it, and what challenges they face.
Worship Ideas
- Call and Vocation: Prayers for Use in Worship (21.72 KB) (Word): These prayers can be used to celebrate Vocation Sunday, or in any worship service in which the theme is appropriate.
- Call Sunday Service (64.28 KB) (Word): God’s call in our lives does not happen in isolation; it is observed and nurtured in community.
- Message: God’s World Needs Leaders (130.93 KB) (PDF): This reflection could be incorporated into a celebration of Vocation Sunday or another suitable occasion.
- Vocation Sermon Starters (26.55 KB) (Word): Scripture passages and questions to reflect on vocation for Vocation Sunday or any day.
Related Material
- Vocation: Hymns, Prayers, and Scripture (18.21 KB) (PDF): Selections from hymn books and the Bible for anyone who is considering their vocation or supporting someone who is.
Worship Blog
Testing the Call: Vocation Sunday 2020
For Vocation Sunday, Rev. Bronwyn Corlett writes about how others helped her develop leadership skills after she was first ordained.
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