Contents
Foreword
a) Pattern of worship
b) Space & layout
c) Leadership
d) Suitable music
GOD AND HER GIRLS: Leaders’ version
GOD AND HER GIRLS: Congregational version
Appendix A: Songs
Appendix B: Copyright/ Sources
Order of worship
GATHERING
Chant: MAGNIFICAT (Lansdowne)
Greeting
Opening responses: (read responsively) Male and female, God made us…
Song: SING FOR GOD’S GLORY
Prayer A: You, Creator God, have embodied us…
ENGAGING
Link
Words approved by God: (scriptural reading of texts from the Psalms, Isaiah and Luke; during which the chant, AS THE EYES OF A SERVANT, is sung)
Link
Song: MOTHERING GOD
The story of Rizpah: (monologue)
Song: LOVE IS THE TOUCH
RESPONDING
Remembrance of women: (A litany recalling 12 biblical women called by God, but often forgotten by men; during which the chant, MAGNIFICAT, is sung)
In praise of Godly women: (An optional symbolic action. The chant, ALLELUIA is sung, and during this the congregation may light a votive candle from one of 12 large candles)
Silence
Prayer B: (Including the Lord’s Prayer) Thank you, gracious God, that in the magnificence of your kindness…
Song: WOMEN AND MEN AS GOD INTENDED or TELL OUT MY SOUL
Closing responses: In Christ there is neither male nor female…
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