Presbyterian Worship Pc (usa)

In the Presbyterian Church (USA), formal congregational worship is planned and conducted by the pastor and others. The order of service involves the congregation in praying and singing; listening and speaking; receiving and giving; and using the Bible, hymnals, and service books, all of which are guided by a directory for worship. The influential model for such directories has been A Directory for the Public Worship of God (1644), first published in England by the Westminster Assembly of Divines. Presbyterians have occasionally revised their directories. Recently they have developed new service books that are modelled on those used in Geneva and in Scotland. Originally approved for "voluntary" use, these books have become more widely used by pastors. Among these are The Book of Common Worship (1946) and The Worshipbook (1970). Recently, as part of the ongoing project of creating a new service book, Presbyterians have issued a series of supplemental liturgical resources (1984-1992), i…