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When God Creates
​Worship Series

​Week 1: In the beginning...

A Complete Service of Worship centered on Genesis 1:1-31
Video of Genesis 1 Sermon by Rev. Michelle Henrichs
The Gift and Call of Creation a Sermon on Genesis 1 by Michelle Henrichs
Liturgy for Genesis 1 Worship
Bible Study Opportunities
Genesis- Luther Seminary's Enter the Bible
In the Beginning God Created, a short study on Genesis 1:1-2 
E PLuribus Unum, a sermon by John W. Vest of Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago. Offering new insight to the stories of Genesis 11 (The Tower of Babel) and Acts 2 (Pentecost), Vest explores the creation of languages, asking "how is it that language difference becomes language barrier?" In so doing, he challenges the divisions and barriers humanity has created and persists in today.

Week 2: Who are we?

A Complete Service of Worship centered on Psalm 8
Video of Sermon by Rev. Matt Lee on Psalm 8
Text of Sermon by Rev. Matt Lee
Liturgy for Psalm 8 Worship
Bible Study Opportunities
Psalms- Luther Seminary's Enter the Bible
Tracing the Fingerprint of God: Faith and Science (Psalm 8)- by Clayton J. Schmit
Commentary on Psalm 8 by Shauna Hannan, Associate Professor of Homiletics, Pacific Lutheran Seminary, Berkeley CA

Week 3: God's Womb of Compassion in Jonah

A Complete Service of Worship centered on Jonah 3:11-4:10
Video of Sermon by Rev. Ann Gibbs
Text of Sermon by Rev. Ann Gibbs
Liturgy for Jonah Worship

​Week 4: A New Heaven and a New Earth?

A Complete Service of Worship centered on Revelation 21:1-6
Video of Sermon, Chipped and Broken, by Rev. Katie Ebel
Text of Sermon, Chipped and Broken, by Rev. Katie Ebel
Liturgy for Revelation 21:1-6 Worship

Additional Resources

Article: Loving God's Creation Nurtures Our Spirit by Susan DeGeorge in Presbyterians Today
Presbyterians for Earth Care Website
And the Leaves of the Tree Are for the Healing of the Nations: Biblical and Theological Foundations for Eco-Justice by Carol Johnstone- booklet explains biblical and theological foundations for cherishing God’s creation.  Focuses on Genesis, Psalms, Pauline writings and the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Presbyterians and Climate Change- website includes resources and the PC(USA) Climate Change Challenge
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53214
Office Hours: M-F 9:00am - 4:30pm


​Phone   414-292-2740   
office@pbymilwaukee.org

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  • Welcome
  • Newsletter & Meetings
    • Presbytery Meetings
    • eNewsletter: Fresh Impressions
  • People & Teams
    • Council & Work Groups
    • Commissions
    • Committees
    • Presbytery Staff
    • Presbytery Assembly
    • Small Church Vitality
    • Ministry Partners
  • Churches
    • Find a Congregation
    • Alternative Christian Communities
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Documents & Resources
    • Commission on Transitional Ministries
    • Commission on Pastoral Ministries
    • Commission on Cong Vitality >
      • Spirit-inspired Worship
      • Ecclesial Health
      • Caring Relationships
      • Empowered Leadership >
        • Leadership Retreat Registration
      • Lifelong Discipleship
      • Outward Focus
      • Evangelism
      • Congregational Vitality Grant Application (Fill out electronically)
      • Leadership Development Grant Application
      • Camp Scholarship Application
      • Virtual Services >
        • When God Creates
        • Becoming Living Stones
        • Minor Prophets Worship and Bible Study Resources
    • Resources for Discerning Your Congregation's Future
    • Clerks of Session >
      • Clerks of Session Handbook
      • Stated Clerk Advisory Opinions
      • Minutes & Manual of Operations >
        • 2019 Minute Review Checklist
        • 2020 Minute Review Checklist
        • Minute Review Checklist - New
        • Sample ByLaws
        • Sample Manual of Operations
        • Checklist for ByLaws & Manual of Administrative Operations
      • Annual Reporting >
        • Enter Online Statistical Report
    • Forms & Policies >
      • Forms >
        • 2019-2021 Book of Order Form
        • Presbytery Remittance Form New - PDF
        • Presbyterian Mission Agency Remittance Form - NEW - PDF
        • Synod Remittance Form - NEW - PDF
        • Presbytery Voucher Form
        • 2023 Shared Mission Pledge Form - PDF
      • Policies >
        • Manual of Operations
        • ByLaws
        • Standards of Ethical Conduct
    • Pulpit Supply >
      • 2022 Pulpit Supply List
      • Pulpit Supply Compensation
      • Application for Inclusion on Pulpit Supply List
    • Disaster Preparedness & Response Task Force
    • Denominational Links
    • Wisconsin Links
  • Contact Us
  • 2023 Shared Mission Pledge Form - PDF
  • Statistics Instructions