About this series theme
“Change is good… you go first!” Our brains were designed to be suspicious of change, and for good reason–homeostasis in good measure helps us thrive, protecting us from danger. But if we look closely at what the Creator set in motion, we find that change is actually the most constant part of life and necessary for animating our spirits as we find renewed purpose throughout life. Jesus advocated for changes that would keep us moving toward greater goodness!
But oh my, the evolutionary resistance to change can be debilitating. We have inherited this natural tendency to feel apprehension about change from our ancestors who had to be suspicious of difference in order to survive. But this part of our psyche can cause us, and others, no end of frustration and fear. And it can keep our communities stuck in a way that prevents us from our joy and our passion for ministry.
Sometimes we face major disruptions in our lives and in the rhythms of our communities. Embracing change and letting it “animate us” toward new possibilities is the work we must do in our day. This worship series will help your congregation gain a scriptural and theological foundation for facing change and help start important conversations about the “what’s next” in life and ministry while also providing a light-hearted approach to being stretched into new possibilities!
See more about the scriptures, theology, content, and format of the series
by checking out these files:
Watch the series trailer
This clip is included in the downloads as an unbranded video (without the WDS logo) for you to share on your church website, on social media, and e-newsletters.
This fully-scripted series includes:
Four full worship scripts adaptable for your context that include all liturgy and leader parts, scripture readings, and a communion liturgy
Sermon fodder to help jumpstart your sermons
Communion liturgy that can be used any week
Individual and small group study resources
Visual and Media Arts ideas to bring the series to life in your worship space
Children’s Time scripts to engage the youngest members of your community
Series logo and Canva template for complete customization
Series video trailer to get the word out (customizable)
Daily social media posts to use on your accounts
Watch the “Get-Ready” webinar HERE (some references in the video to former platforms where the materials resided are obsolete… you will simply download files in this new format… EASY!)
Click HERE to go to the chat thread for this series (see and add photos, ideas, experiences, questions)
Access the Series
Paid Subscribers, scroll all the way to the bottom of this page to get to your download button. 👇 If you do not have a paid subscription, you may purchase this series a la carte for $50.
When you purchase the series a la carte, you will be redirected to the file-sharing site called Hightail/Open Text immediately. You do not need an account in Hightail, simply download all the files to your computer. If you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us at marcia@marciamcfee.com.
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Marcia McFee, PhD is the creator and visionary of the Worship Design Studio. Find out more about her work HERE. Questions? E-mail marcia@marciamcfee.com
