1996 Book of Discipline: Paragraph 1112| General Conference 2000

¶ 1112. Worship Responsibilities--The board shall: 1. Set forth and interpret the biblical and theological basis for corporate worship through resources, programs, and training materials consistent with the doctrines of The United Methodist Church, and cultivate the fullest possible meaning in the corporate worship celebrations of the Church to the glory of God, including liturgy, preaching, the sacraments, music, related arts, and the observance of the liturgical seasons of the Christian Year.

2. Develop standards and resources for the conduct of public worship in the churches, including liturgy, preaching, the sacraments, music, and related arts.

3. Make recommendations to the General Conference regarding future editions of a book of worship and a hymnal and, as ordered, provide editorial supervision of the contents of these publications, which shall be published by The United Methodist Publishing House. The hymnals of The United Methodist Church are The United Methodist Hymnal (1989) and Mil Voces Para Celebrar: Himnario Metodista (1996). The ritual of the Church is that contained in The United Methodist Hymnal (1989), The United Methodist Book of Worship (1992), and Mil Voces Para Celebrar: Himnario Metodista (1996).

4. Prepare revisions of the Ritual of the Church and approved orders of worship for recommendation to the General Conference for adoption.

5. Work with other North American Christian denominations through the Consultation on Common Texts in the continuing development of a common calendar and lectionary, and encourage the voluntary use of the Revised Common Lectionary and resources based upon it.

6. Prepare and sponsor the publication of supplemental orders and texts of worship.[$FSee Judicial Council Decision 445.]

7. Maintain a cooperative but not exclusive relationship with The United Methodist Publishing House in the preparation and publication of worship resources.

8. Advise the general agencies of the Church in the preparation, publication, and circulation of orders of service and other liturgical materials bearing the imprint of The United Methodist Church, encouraging use of racial and ethnic worship resources and incorporation of language that recognizes the several constituencies of the Church. (See ¶ 4.)

9. Counsel with the editors of the periodicals and publications of The United Methodist Church concerning material offered in the fields of worship, including preaching, music, and the other liturgical arts.

10. Participate in and cooperate with the Curriculum Resources Committee of the board for the inclusion of worship concepts and resources in local church study curriculum.

11. Encourage in the schools of theology and pastors' schools, and other settings, the offering of instruction in the meaning and conduct of worship. This should include the worship practices and expressions of the various racial cultures.

12. Counsel with those responsible for planning and conducting the worship services of the General Conference and other general assemblies of the Church.

13. Give guidance to, provide resources for, and encourage the continuing growth of those persons responsible for music leadership in the local church, i.e., directors, ordained ministers, associates, music assistants, and those volunteering in music and the other worship arts. (See ¶ 1405.7.)

14. Cooperate with the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts and The Order of St. Luke in affirming the sacramental life embracing liturgy, preaching, music, and other arts appropriate for the inclusive worship life of the Church.

15. Develop performance standards for associates, directors, and ministers of music in cooperation with the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, and cooperate with the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry in the development of standards and requirements for certification of directors, associates, and ministers of music as provided in ¶ 1405.6.



	1996 Discipline ¶ 1112
	`¶ 1112. Worship Responsibilities--The board shall: 1. Set forth and interpret the biblical and theological basis for corporate worship through resources, programs, and training materials consistent with the doctrines of The United Methodist Church, and cultivate the fullest possible meaning in the corporate worship celebrations of the Church to the glory of God, including liturgy, preaching, the sacraments, music, related arts, and the observance of the liturgical seasons of the Christian Year.` `2. Develop standards and resources for the conduct of public worship in the churches, including liturgy, preaching, the sacraments, music, and related arts.` 3. Make recommendations to the General Conference regarding future editions of a book of worship and a hymnal and, as ordered, provide editorial supervision of the contents of these publications, which shall be published by The United Methodist Publishing House. The hymnals of The United Methodist Church are The United Methodist Hymnal (1989) and Mil Voces Para Celebrar: Himnario Metodista (1996). The ritual of the Church is that contained in The United Methodist Hymnal (1989), The United Methodist Book of Worship (1992), and Mil Voces Para Celebrar: Himnario Metodista (1996). `4. Prepare revisions of the Ritual of the Church and approved orders of worship for recommendation to the General Conference for adoption.` `5. Work with other North American Christian denominations through the Consultation on Common Texts in the continuing development of a common calendar and lectionary, and encourage the voluntary use of the Revised Common Lectionary and resources based upon it.` `6. Prepare and sponsor the publication of supplemental orders and texts of worship.[$FSee Judicial Council Decision 445.]` `7. Maintain a cooperative but not exclusive relationship with The United Methodist Publishing House in the preparation and publication of worship resources.` `8. Advise the general agencies of the Church in the preparation, publication, and circulation of orders of service and other liturgical materials bearing the imprint of The United Methodist Church, encouraging use of racial and ethnic worship resources and incorporation of language that recognizes the several constituencies of the Church. (See ¶ 4.)` `9. Counsel with the editors of the periodicals and publications of The United Methodist Church concerning material offered in the fields of worship, including preaching, music, and the other liturgical arts.` `10. Participate in and cooperate with the Curriculum Resources Committee of the board for the inclusion of worship concepts and resources in local church study curriculum.` `11. Encourage in the schools of theology and pastors' schools, and other settings, the offering of instruction in the meaning and conduct of worship. This should include the worship practices and expressions of the various racial cultures.` `12. Counsel with those responsible for planning and conducting the worship services of the General Conference and other general assemblies of the Church.` `13. Give guidance to, provide resources for, and encourage the continuing growth of those persons responsible for music leadership in the local church, i.e., directors, ordained ministers, associates, music assistants, and those volunteering in music and the other worship arts. (See ¶ 1405.7.)` `14. Cooperate with the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts and The Order of St. Luke in affirming the sacramental life embracing liturgy, preaching, music, and other arts appropriate for the inclusive worship life of the Church.` `15. Develop performance standards for associates, directors, and ministers of music in cooperation with the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, and cooperate with the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry in the development of standards and requirements for certification of directors, associates, and ministers of music as provided in ¶ 1405.6.`
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1996 Discipline ¶ 1112