A Creative Maundy Thursday Service

The creative Maundy Thursday service can be used in free-church and more informal traditions of worship. Adapt to local usage and style. Basic Pattern ENTRANCE Scripture: Genesis 1:15a; John 1:15 Hymn of Invocation: "O Splendor of God's Glory Bright" (Ambrose of Milan) Prayer Hymn of Confession: "Jesus Thou Joy of Loving Hearts" (Bernard of Clairvaux) Response: Romans 8:33-35a, 3839 Congregation: "Alleluia" (Taiz) SERVICE OF THE WORD Scripture: Isaiah 42:19; Psalm 143; John 3:17-21; Matthew 26:6-13 Responsorial Prayer Passing of the Peace CELEBRATION OF THE TABLE Scripture: John 13:1-17 Hymn: "The Song of the Supper" (Iona) Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29 Prayer Communion DISMISSAL Scripture: Matthew 26:36-56; John 9:45 (The congregation will depart in silence. ) Full Text Worship Space. The altar or Communion table can be laid with a purple cloth, its only adornment being a dimly lit lantern and three unit candles. If the walls of the worship center can accommodate…