Bringing children and youth to the heart of worship.
Call & Response for Young People Year C 2027-2028, companion to
Call & Response Year C 2027-2028, nurtures vibrant worship experiences that resonate with all ages, with a special emphasis on involving children and youth. Drawing from the lectionary-based sermon and worship plans for Year C, this resource provides creative, practical ideas for integrating young voices, energy, and perspectives into every part of the service.
Throughout the year, this guidebook offers specific suggestions on how to:
- Help young participants feel comfortable when taking meaningful roles in sharing the word and offering prayers for the community
- Engage children and youth through creative interactive sermon moments with reflections, hands-on activities, and discussion prompts that connect the lectionary readings to their everyday lives
- Ideas for group participation, visual storytelling, and multimedia presentations keep young worshippers attentive and involved
- Provides ideas and tips for involving children and youth in liturgical roles like leading songs, assisting with communion, or helping guide the congregation in responsive readings, offering a sense of ownership and belonging within the worship service
- Inspires creativity and movement through special attention given to activities like dramatizations, music, processions, handbell choirs, or group art projects that reflect the worship themes; children and youth are encouraged to express their faith in creative ways
Emphasize worship as a family-focused communal experience, including ideas for multi-generational participation to foster connection among all members of the congregation, help bridge the generational gap, and strengthen the worshipping community
By weaving children and youth into the fabric of worship,
Call & Response for Young People invites the next generation to participate actively in the life of the church, ensuring they not only hear the message but live it out alongside the congregation.
