Basic Resources

Baptism: Christ's Act in the Church
by Laurence Hull Stookey. (Abingdon, 1982. Available from Cokesbury.) A theology of baptism.


A Brief History of Christian Worship
by James F. White. (Abingdon, 1992.
Available from Cokesbury.) A basic seminary textbook on worship.


Calendar: Christ's Time for the Church
by Laurence Hull Stookey. (Abingdon, 1996. Available from Cokesbury
.) A basic study of the calendar of the Christian year.


Eucharist: Christ's Feast with the Church
by Laurence Hull Stookey. (Abingdon, 1993.
Available from Cokesbury.) A theology of the Lord's Supper.


The Fellowship of United Methodists in Worship, Music and Worship Arts
P.O. Box 24787, Nashville, TN 37202. Phone: 615-749-6875. Web Site:
http://www.umfellowship.org/
The Fellowship holds convocations and workshops and publishes Worship Arts, a bimonthly magazine with the latest in worship information and ideas.


Interpreter magazine
Published 8 times a year. To subscribe, contact Interpreter, P. O. Box 320, Nashville, TN 37202-0320; telephone: 615-742-6449.


Introduction to Christian Worship: Revised Edition
by James F. White. (Abingdon,
Available from Cokesbury.)


The Order of Saint Luke,
P.O. Box 22279, Akron, OH 44302-0079 Phone: 330-535-8656. Web Site:
http://www.saint-luke.net/

The Order of Saint Luke is a United Methodist religious order dedicated to sacramental and liturgical scholarship, education, and practice. The order publishes a newsletter, a magazine (Sacramental Life), and an annual scholarly journal (Doxology).



Remember Who You Are: Baptism, a Model for Christian Life
by William H. Willimon. (The Upper Room
, 1981.) A basic study book on baptism for laypersons.


Sacraments and Discipleship: Understanding Baptism and the Lord's Supper in a United Methodist Context

By Mark W. Stamm. (Amazon.com
) An accessible way to learn about the meaning of the sacraments in a nonsectarian yet thoroughly United Methodist way.

Sacraments As God's Self-Giving
by James F. White. (Revised Edition. Abingdon, September 2001.
Available from Cokesbury.) A theology of the sacraments.


Sunday Dinner: The Lord's Supper and the Christian Life
by William H. Willimon. (The Upper Room
, 1981.) A basic study book on Holy Communion for laypersons.


The Sunday Service of the Methodists
edited by Karen B. Westerfield Tucker (Abingdon Press, 1996.
Available from Cokesbury
A descriptive and analytical study of Sunday worship of Methodists around the world.


This Gift of Water
by Gayle C. Felton. (Abingdon, 1992.
Available from Cokesbury.) The story of how United Methodist beliefs and practices regarding baptism developed.

This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion
By Gayle Carlton Felton. Study guide of the General Conference approved document. (Upper Room Bookstore
)


Worshiping with United Methodists: A Guide for Pastors and Church Leaders
by Hoyt L. Hickman. (Abingdon, 1996.
Available from Cokesbury.) For pastors and others who plan and lead worship in United Methodist congregations. This book offers practical suggestions for renewing the leadership of worship.

Official United Methodist Worship Books

The United Methodist Book of Worship.
(United Methodist Publishing House, 1992.) Basic resource for pastors, musicians, and lay planners and leaders of worship.


The United Methodist Hymnal
(United Methodist Publishing House, 1989.) Official hymnal of The United Methodist Church.

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