We say them every Sunday.
We’ve said them our whole lives.
Some of us learned them in Sunday School with goldfish crackers and HI-C in hand. Others picked them up later, stumbling through the words while trying to blend in with the crowd. And let’s be honest—some of us just mumble along and hope no one notices.
But here’s the thing: do we actually know what we’re saying?
We sing the hymns, recite the prayers, and declare the creeds, but how often do we stop to think about what those words mean? What are we really saying when we ask for “daily bread” or when we promise to “forgive those who trespass against us”?
That’s where this series comes in. Over the next five parts, we’re going to take a closer look at the words we say in church. We’ll break down the liturgy—line by line, word by word—so you can worship with a deeper understanding.
Don’t worry, this won’t be a seminary lecture. No theological jargon. No Greek word studies (okay, maybe one or two, but I promise to keep it light). Just honest explanations of the prayers, creeds, and doxologies that have shaped Christian worship for centuries.
Whether you’ve been Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Non-Demoninational (I can go for paragraphs but you get my point) since birth or you’re just trying to figure out why everyone keeps passing you bread and juice/wine in tiny cups, this series is for you.
So, let’s dive in. We picked 5 of our favorites that everyone staff agreed to…
THE SERIES
PART 1: THE LORD’S PRAYER
“Our Father, who art in heaven…”
It’s the prayer Jesus Himself taught us, and it’s one of the most recited prayers in all of Christianity. But how often do we pause to think about what we’re saying?
Why “Our” Father instead of “My” Father? What does “hallowed” even mean? (Spoiler: it’s not a Halloween reference.) Why do we ask for “daily” bread? And what’s the deal with forgiveness—why is our forgiveness of others tied to God forgiving us?
Let’s break it down together and discover the depth and beauty behind this prayer we know so well.
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Stay tuned for the rest of the series as we dive into the creeds, doxologies, and other prayers that have shaped our faith. Because when we truly understand the words we say in church, they become more than just words—they become a way to connect with God and each other.