An all-in-one resource that helps both the pastor and music director plan the worship services for each Sunday and holy day of the church-academic year (September - August).

 

Two editions of the lectionary-based music and worship planner are available: Prepare!, an ecumenical version, and The United Methodist Music and Worship Planner, specifically designed for United Methodist worship leaders. Everything needed for worship planning is at your fingertips.

 

  • Calendar format that helps you plan the entire choir year, from September through August.
  • Suggested hymns for each service.
  • Complete lectionary text of the Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle, and Gospel readings.
  • Resources for holidays and special days.
  • Suggestions for prayers, solos, anthems, visuals, and much more.

Prepare! and The United Methodist Music & Worship Planner are available with either the Common English Bible (CEB) or the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) translations.

Choose your edition:

Additional planners and calendars available at Cokesbury.com.

 

David L. Bone

David L. Bone is Executive Director of The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mary Scifres

Mary Scifres is a United Methodist pastor and church growth consultant. She is the author of The Gospel According to Beauty and the Beast, and co-author of both The Abingdon Worship Annual and Is It Communion Sunday Already?! Find out more at www.maryscifres.com.