Incardination Liturgy, Songs, and Prayers
August 12, 2026 Incardination Service
Instrumental prelude
Each week we take a few moments for silent prayer and reflection during the instrumental prelude. We invite you to quiet your conversations as we begin, and to join us in quiet prayer; to pause for a moment without words, and enter this place with quietness and trust before the Lord.
Call to worship: (standing together)
Hallelujah, for the love that saves me
THE ACCLAMATION (standing together)
Blessed be God who creates all things and blessed be this community gathered by the sea.
and Blessed be His kingdom, now and forever.
Amen.
Welcome:
We gather today at the edge of the water, a natural font of baptism, to welcome our siblings in Christ, and to incardinate these ministers to serve in the Episcopal Free Fellowship of America.
THE COLLECT OF THE DAY (standing together)
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, you are the source of every good and perfect gift: Send down the healing Spirit of your grace upon our bishops, clergy, and the congregations trusted to their care. So that they may truly please you, send upon them the gentle breeze of your Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
SUNG WORSHIP (standing together)
Prayer of St. Patrick, Christ Be With Me
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all who love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
THE LESSON (please remain standing)
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the church in Ephesus (Ephesians 4:1-6)
"I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Sung Worship (continues)
Be Thou My Vision
Verse 1
Be Thou my vision O lord of my heart
Nought be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best thought, by day or by night
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
Verse 2
Be Thou my wisdom, Thou my true word
I ever with Thee, Thou with me, Lord
Thou my great Father thine own may I be;
Thou in me dwelling, and I one with Thee.
Verse 3
Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise
Thou mine inheritance now and always
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart
High King of heaven, my treasure Thou art.
THE GOSPEL (standing together)
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. (John 21: 1-14)
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he showed himself in this way. Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.
Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach, but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, “Children, you have no fish, have you?” They answered him, “No.” He said to them, “Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he had taken it off, and jumped into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, only about a hundred yards off.
When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred fifty-three of them, and though there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them and did the same with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Homily Bs Joshua Lickter (please be seated)
A reflection emphasizing the EFFA's mission to choose "unity over uniformity" as a healing way forward in a divided world, with an emphasis on the beauty of creation and our call to stewardship.
THE NICENE CREED (standing together)
Let’s stand and recall together the narrative summary of God’s love story:
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
Presentation and Examination
(Presenter the Senior Warden, Jennifer.)
Presenter: Reverend Bishop, I present to you these three priests, previously ordained in the Anglican Church in North America, who desire to be incardinated into the Diocese of Saint Patrick in the Episcopal Free Fellowship of America.
Bishop: We honor the ministries you have fulfilled and the traditions that have shaped you. Within the Episcopal Free Fellowship of America, we recognize that the Apostolic tradition is not a rigid boundary, but a living stream.
Do you believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God, and to contain all things necessary to salvation?
Ordinands: I do. I believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God, and to contain all things necessary to salvation.
Bishop: Will you commit to conform to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of the Episcopal Free Fellowship of America, abide by our clergy code of expectations, and offer your priesthood to build a church shaped by grace, compassion, and hope?
Ordinands: I will with God's help. I commit to conform to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of the Episcopal Free Fellowship of America, offering my priesthood to build a church shaped by grace and truth, compassion, and hope.
Bishop: Will you promise to love all people as image bearers of Christ, without judgment, and seek to bring unity and peace into our world through faithfully preaching and living the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ?
Ordinands: I will, with God's help. I will abide by the clergy code of expectations, and I promise to love all people as image bearers of Christ, without judgment, and seek to bring unity and peace into our world through faithfully preaching and living the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Bishop: Before these witnesses, will you now sign the Declaration of Humility and Commitment, publicly affirming your resolve to abide by these standards?
Ordinands: I will, with God’s help.
(Priests and Bishop now sign Declarations)
Act of Incardination
(The Bishop invites the priests forward. They kneel on the grass, if appropriate.)
Bishop: We recognize the indelible mark of your ordinations. By the authority vested in me as Bishop of the Diocese of Saint Patrick, I receive you into this jurisdiction. I incardinate you as priests of the Episcopal Free Fellowship of America. May the Holy Spirit empower you to serve at the reconciling table of Jesus, where no one is excluded.
Amen.
(The Bishop takes the Holy Chrism. The Bishop anoints the forehead and the palms of the hands of each newly incardinated priest, using the right thumb to make the sign of the cross.)
Bishop:(Anointing the forehead)
You are sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked as Christ’s own forever.
(Anointing the hands)
I anoint these hands with Holy Chrism. May they be blessed and consecrated to bless, to heal, to break the bread of life, and to minister the grace of God in this Fellowship.
Priest: Amen.
(When anointing Canon Tim, add words that you now designate him Canon Missioner to the Earth for the EFFA)
THE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION OF SIN
(kneeling or seated as you’re able)
Let's confess our sins and those things that prevent our being filled with love for God and our neighbors:
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name.
Amen.
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who in his great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all those who sincerely repent and with true faith turn to him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
THE PEACE (standing together)
The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
And with your spirit.
(Let’s greet one another with a sign of peace)
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Sung Worship/Offering: we worship together with our hearts in song and in giving
the opportunity to worship through giving is available online here.
There is also a giving area near the welcome table. Look for the box shaped like a church building on the table near the entry.
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessing flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
THE PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS
All things come from you, O Lord,
And of your own have we given you.
The Lord’s Prayer
and (pre-consecrated) elements of Holy Eucharist
The elements are brought forward.
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
Let us pray.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray:
Our Father in heaven,
your Name be hallowed,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
as in heaven, also on earth.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
(Matthew 6:9–13)
AGNUS DEI -
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, (Mother Wendy)
Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, (Mother Jen)
Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, (Cn Tim)
Grant us your peace.
THE DISTRIBUTION
communion instructions (Tim)
Josh, serve the bread, Tim/Jen/Wen serve the wine
Reminder Communion Instructions: Prayer and Blessing Opportunities are available from a member of the prayer team as you return to your seat after receiving the bread and wine. Personal and Confidential Prayer is available following the service.
Sung Worship
This is My Father’s World
This is my Father's world,
And to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world:
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;
His hand the wonders wrought.
This is my Father's world,
The birds their carols raise,
The morning light, the lily white,
Declare their maker's praise.
This is my Father's world:
He shines in all that's fair;
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass;
He speaks to me everywhere.
This is my Father's world.
O let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong
Seems oft so strong,
God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father's world:
The battle is not done:
Jesus who died shall be satisfied,
And earth and Heav'n be one.
THE POST COMMUNION PRAYER (standing together)
Heavenly Father, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal Kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever.
Amen.
THE BLESSING
May Christ be with you,
Christ within you,
Christ before you,
Christ behind you,
Christ beside you,
Christ to keep you,
Christ to comfort and restore you
Christ beneath you,
Christ above you,
Christ in quiet,
Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all who love you,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger,
And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always.
Amen.
THE DISMISSAL
Priests together: Alleluia, alleluia! Go in peace to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with Christ our neighbor.
Thanks be to God, Alleluia, alleluia!
SUNG WORSHIP
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, for the love that saves me
May the Peace of God be with you today
*Personal and Confidential Prayer is available after the service in the back of the chapel, look for the team with the Prayer badges around their shoulders.
Cn Timothy Clayton, lead pastor
Mtr Wendy Dixon, clergy
Mtr Jen Keifer, clergy
Bs Joshua Lickter, celebrant, homily
Michael Pritzl, sung worship leader
Ian Clayton, guitar
Jennifer Mahnke, vocals
Juniper Mahnke, vocals
Beatrice Mahnke, vocals
Sung Worship during ordinary time:
Glory Be, written by Michael Pritzl
O My Redeemer, written by Pete Sanchez
Psalm 139 (Hallelujah for the Love that Saves Me, written by Michael J. Pritzl
Come now is the Time to Worship, written by Brian Doerksen
Faithful One, written by Brian Doerksen
In the Blessing, written by John Barnett as adapted by Michael Pritzl
How Great Thou Art, Written by Carl Moberg based on an original Swedish hymn, “O Store Gud”
The Wondrous Cross, written by Sir Isaac Watts to the tune of Rockingham by Edward Miller as adapted by Michael Pritzl
Goodness of God, written by Ben Fielding / Brian Johnson / Edward Martin Cash / Jason Ingram / Jenn Johnson
40, written by Paul David Hewson / Adam Clayton / Larry Mullen / Dave Evans
Fairest Lord Jesus, The tune, originally a Silesian folk song, and the German text were printed together for the first time in 1842 by Hoffmann von Fallersleben and Richter under the name Schönster Herr Jesu (Most beautiful Lord Jesus)
Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee, words by Henry van Dyke, music by Ludwig van Beethoven
All Creatures of our God and King, written by St. Francis of Assisi 1225 based on Psalm 148, translated by William Henry Draper a priest in the Church of England set to the tune of "Lasst uns erfreuen", a German Easter hymn published by Friedrich Spee in 1623 in his book Auserlesene Catholische Geistliche Kirchengesäng
All Hail King Jesus, written by Jeremy Riddle, Steffany Dawn Gretzinger, Ran Matthew Jackson, Peter Benjamin Mattis
Sanctus, written byPeter Scholtes, adapted by Michael Pritzl and Cindy Rethmeier
Maker of the Stars, written by Michael Pritzl
Were You There (When they Crucified My Lord), African American spiritual likely composed by enslaved African Americans in the 19th century. In 1940, it was included in the Episcopal Church hymnal, making it the first spiritual to be included in any major American hymnal
Blessed be the Name of the Lord, written by Matt Redman
King of my Heart, written by Sarah and John Mark MacMillan
This is My Father’s World, Lyrics by Maltbie Babcock 1901; Tune: "Terra Beata" arranged by Franklin Sheppard 1915
Doxology, written by Thomas Ken in 1674
Down at Your Feet, written by Ryan Delmore
Till I See You, written by Joel Timothy Houston / Jadwin Gillies
What Joy is Found, written by Jeremy Riddle
I Lift My Eyes Up, written by Brian Doerksen
None but Jesus, written by Antonio Romero / Brooke Ligertwood / Tania Braun
Beautiful Scandalous Night, written by Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong
Here’s my Heart, written by Chris Tomlin
Cannons, written by Phil Wickham
God of Wonders, written by Marc Byrd and Steve Hindalong
Throne of Grace, written by John Barnett as adapted by Michael Pritzl
There is a Redeemer, written by Melody Green
Come Thou Fount, written by Robert Robinson in 1758
The Solid Rock, written by Edward Mote composed by William Bradbury
Tis the Old Ship of Zion, African American Spiritual written by African American slave M. J. Cartwright sometime around 1889 (exact date not known), played to a tune written by Daniel B. Towner
Oh Lord, Have Mercy on Me, written by Carl Tuttle
Breathe, written by Marie Barnett, John Barnett, Michael Pritzl
Today’s liturgy is based on the Book of Common Prayer, 2019, the Renewed Ancient Eucharistic Rite, and the Church of England’s Times and Seasons liturgical supplement for Epiphany, and the Beatitudes
*Eucharist Adoration moment:
This is an adaptation of a spiritual practice known as Eucharistic Adoration, normally practiced in the Catholic Church, the Orthodox Church, and in some Anglican expressions.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We all live on Indigenous land. We would like to acknowledge the Massachusett Tribe: the tribe of Indigenous peoples from whom the Colony, Province, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts have taken their name. We would like to pay our respect to the ancestral bloodline of the Massachusett Tribe and their descendants who still inhabit historical Massachusett Tribe territories to this day.
We are grateful to Thomas Green, VP of the Massachusett Tribe, for providing this paragraph. https://massachusetttribe.org/the-tribe
”Trinity”, and “Annunciation” artwork by Ukrainian Icon Artist, Ivanka Demchuk
”Lord of the Harvest” by Henry Munyaneza
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noun: the point in time or space at which something starts.
mer·cy
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noun: compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.
