Liturgical Book of The Presbyterian Church (USA)

Liturgical Book Of The Presbyterian Church (USA)

There have been several liturgical books used in American Presbyterian Churches. The main service book in current use is the Book of Common Worship (1993), published by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in cooperation with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

These books are not commonly used in the pews, but are resources for pastors in the preparation for Sunday worship, as well as for devotional use by church members and seminarians. Portions of these books are frequently found in the church bulletins, which become the liturgical booklet in many Presbyterian Churches.

Read more about Liturgical Book Of The Presbyterian Church (USA):  The Presbyterian Service Book and The Directory For Worship, Service Books of The 16th and 17th Centuries, Service Books in The 19th Century, Book of Common Worship (1906, 1932, and 1946), The Worshipbook (1970), Book of Common Worship (1993), Book of Occasional Services, Publications of Books in The 20th Century

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