Creeds In Worship (contemporary)

In contemporary and in praise-and-worship traditions, the response of faith is becoming a common practice. Some churches are using historical or contemporary creeds, while others are encouraging people to sing or say their own acclamations of faith or to engage in a talk-back sermon as a way of responding in faith to the Scripture readings and the proclamation of the gospel. Form for Congregational Responses of Faith. The minister invites these responses of faith and people will say or sing such acclamations as "You are God," "I love you Lord," "You are faithful," "I bless you for your mercy and forgiveness. " A form to be used for a spontaneous response of faith is below: Minister:In response to the Scripture readings and sermon, I invite you to offer brief acclamations of faith. People:[Spontaneous responses of faith are made. ] Minister:The Lord's name be praised. People:Amen. Resource: A number of excellent affirmations of faith are found in various prayer books. A Form…