Living Word Bulletin Series
Worship bulletins that bring the scripture to life!
Since 1946 the Brethren Press bulletin series has served congregations well by providing worship resources — focused on God’s word — and inspiring photography that challenge worshipers toward more Christlike living.
Biblical texts
Each week a biblical text is highlighted on the cover and related to life through photography. The biblical texts are carefully selected in prayerful reading of the lectionary texts for each Sunday. Whether your congregation follows the lectionary or not, the bulletin messages are certain to add to your congregation’s worship experience.
Inspiring photography
Images have been selected to enhance the biblical message and make it come to life. These images are drawn from congregational settings, mission and service ministries, denominational gatherings, and natural settings found in God’s creation. Many of the images we choose come from Brethren photographers. Click here (PDF) to view front cover images for this year.
Thoughtful resources
A cross-section of lay and clergy writers from the Church of the Brethren prepare worship resources or inspirational stories for the back page of the bulletin. These include prayers, litanies, calls to worship, meditations, and hymn suggestions. The scripture from which the cover text is drawn is also printed on the back page. (You may order bulletins without the resource piece, if you wish; however, the scripture passage is included on all bulletins.)
Available in two sizes
Bulletins come in two sizes: a traditional (Size A) 81/2” x 11” bulletin folds to 51/2” x 81/2”; the larger (Size B) 81/2” x 14” bulletin folds to 7”x 81/2”. Size B provides more space, which is especially helpful if you use a larger type size. Cover images are the same on both sizes, with a complementary color bar added to the left of the image for Size B.
To view a sample 8.5” x 11” bulletin, click here. To view a sample 8.5” x 14” bulletin, click here.
Easy to order
Your order is a continuous subscription. You will automatically receive the same quantity of bulletins every three months until you request a change in your order. Current subscribers do not need to complete this form unless you are changing the quantity or style of bulletin. Changes and cancellations must be made 60 days prior to shipment of bulletins.
To begin your subscription, call us at 800-441-3712 , or fill out our order form (PDF) and fax it to us at 800-667-8188 .
