Worship Service Resources
2026: Year of Transition
Help needed for Worship Team!
As we move into a year when we do not yet have a Minister, congregation members are responsible for providing 100% of the services. As there is currently only a small number of people currently trying to cover all the empty places in the roster, they are currently stretched beyond capacity to try to cover all the services.
So we are asking for your help. We would love to have some more people to contribute to our services over the next 3-6 months at least.
For anyone that has decided to lead a service, but who might not have done it before, we're working on collecting resources to help you plan and run services - see below for what is currently listed!
WVUC's Services template and Guide
Below are the links to the files to aid preparation of services at Woden Valley Uniting Church. There are additional hard copy resources are available in the church library.
Resources with preprepared Services: |
Saltbush
Saltbush – Uniting the Scattered Community, seeks to encourage and connect Uniting Christian communities, irrespective of size or location and work at all the layers of our church to shape communities for the present future.
Saltbush seeks to work with individuals, lay leaders and Christian communities who are willing to confront traditions and habits of the past to shape new intentional gatherings for the present future!
The Fig Tree Worship Resource
The Friends of the Fig Tree are a group of leaders in the Uniting Church committed to resourcing all sizes and capabilities of worship groups.
Benedictus
Benedictus follows the liturgical seasons of the Christian calendar. In choosing readings and themes for reflection each week, we sometimes follow the pattern set by the Revised Common Lectionary and sometimes develop a series on a particular theme.
More Resources for Service Preparation from the UCA's Synods and Assemblies: |
Resources page of the "Uniting Church in Australia Assembly
Worship is a fundamental activity that draws us together in Christian community as members of the Uniting Church.
When we worship together we are drawn into an encounter with God and with each other. Everyone brings their own gifts, varied and different.
Project Reconnect (UC Synod of the NSW and ACT)
Project Reconnect is a worship video message Including discussion starters and resources that are published for every week, to help congregations of all sizes enhance and sustain worship.
The Worship Resources Archive (UC Synod of Vic-Tas)
Archived worship resources assist worship leaders with material and ideas for offering worship in many contexts. The linked page houses resources that have previously been gifted to the Synod for use on their webpage.
Our Library |
We have an extensive library - some 400 titles - of books available for loan, located in the Brindabella Room. As it incorporates the library of the former Centre for Progressive Religious Thought, the library overall has a large number of books by writers offering different perspectives.
You can browse the following catalogues:
St James and South Woden merged to form Woden Valley UC back in 2022. The work of creating a single library catalogue is currently ongoing. You can come and browse - and borrow - on Friday mornings when Coffee 'n' Chat is on, or after the morning service on Sunday.
For other times, contact office.wvuc@gmail.com to find out if the premises are open and the library able to be accessed at the time you wish to drop in.
Growing in Faith Resources
For resources for spiritual growth, see our Growing in Faith page.