This collection is a ready resource for pastors and leaders to enrich and deepen worship together. Certain emphases, while churchwide in nature, clearly represent Anabaptist heritage: community, peace and justice, reconciliation, service and obedience, along with themes of adoration, atonement, and assurance.

Responsive readings come from all ages of the church—our common Christian legacy. Some focus on specific times of the church year; others are for general use. All can serve to build up the faithful Christian community. As God speaks through these words, the Spirit changes and energizes worshipers.