Celebration of Full Communion

The worship planning committee for this full communion liturgy hopes that it may also serve as a guide for the creation of local celebrations of "Called to Common Mission" and the new relationship of full communion that it celebrates between our two churches.
 
While the full text of this service may not be appropriate to every situation, the design and spirit of the Washington, D.C., service may be of help in planning local celebrations. Scripture for Epiphany was chosen for this celebration since it fell on January 6. The use of a shared lectionary should be carefully considered for Sunday celebrations.
 
Hymn tunes shared by both churches, as well as hymn texts appropriate to the occasion, were selected for this service to enrich our common worship. They are by no means the only possibilities. Official representatives of both The Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America had roles in the 2001 service. When that is not the case, the service needs to be modified accordingly. Care always should be taken to modify these suggestions in ways appropriate to congregations worshiping together.

The Liturgy: Celebration of Full Communion