Methodist Worship

The Methodist movement, led by John and Charles Wesley, began in the Church of England in the eighteenth century and spread beyond England and the Church of England into America. Born in the revival fires of Wesley, Methodist worship remained respectful of its Anglican roots and expressed the warmth of the presence of the Holy Spirit, which infused its worship with enthusiasm and joy. This warmth found expression in gospel song and evangelistic worship which gave shape not only to Methodist worship but also worship in numerous independent evangelical associations and local churches. The United Methodist Church has been impacted by the liturgical renewal, and now in its publications and new hymnal urges congregations to adopt the fourfold model of worship. The Basic Pattern The United Methodist Hymnal, 1989 A SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE I A congregation may use this text for the entire service. Parts of the service marked in brackets [ ] are optional. Entrance/Gathering. In the U…