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Order of Worship Template — Editable Church Worship Guide
Need an order of worship template? Choose this editable layout, add the service date, sermon title, scripture, and each element of the worship sequence, then export a print-ready PDF for your congregation.
Edit in your browser. Export a clean PDF for printing or sharing.
Best ways to use this order of worship template
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Sunday morning worship guide
List the complete worship sequence — call to worship, hymns, scripture, sermon, offering, and benediction — so the congregation follows along.
- 2
Liturgical service bulletin
Structure a liturgical service with formal elements — collect prayers, responsive readings, creed, and dismissal — in a dignified, clearly sequenced layout.
- 3
Contemporary worship order
Use the guide for a contemporary service — praise songs, prayer, message, and response — in a clean, modern format.
- 4
Special service worship guide
Create an order of worship for baptisms, confirmations, ordinations, installations, or other special services with a complete, tailored sequence.
- 5
Evening or midweek service
Produce a simpler order of worship for an evening prayer service, midweek Bible study, or small group gathering.
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Choir or music director's guide
Share the worship sequence with musicians and choir members ahead of Sunday so everyone is prepared for each element.
Order of Worship Template — Editable Church Worship Guide
Edit in your browser. Export a clean PDF for printing or sharing.
What you can edit
- Church name
- Service date
- Sermon title
- Scripture reference
- Worship sequence
- Officiant name
- Music selections
- Announcements
What goes in an order of worship
An order of worship lists each element of the service in the sequence it will occur. A typical Protestant order includes: prelude, welcome and announcements, call to worship, opening hymn or song, prayer of invocation, scripture reading, sermon, congregational song, offering, closing prayer, and benediction. Liturgical traditions may add responsive readings, confession, creed, Gloria, and dismissal. The template is fully editable — adjust the sequence and element names to match your denomination and service style.
Order of worship vs. church bulletin
An order of worship is focused on the service sequence — it lists each liturgical element in order, helping the congregation follow along. A church bulletin includes the order of worship plus additional sections: weekly announcements, upcoming events, ministry news, giving information, and contact details. Many churches produce both — a full bulletin for Sunday and a simplified order of worship on a separate insert or card.
Reusing the order of worship template each week
Duplicate your worship guide project at the start of each week. Update the service date, sermon title, scripture reference, and any hymn or song titles — the layout, fonts, and design stay the same. Many worship leaders complete the weekly update in 10–15 minutes, then export and print in time for Sunday.
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Click any template to open it in the editor — customize, then export a print-ready PDF.
How to customize this order of worship
- 1Choose a layout. Browse the church templates and pick a layout that fits your bulletin style — single column, two-column, or half-sheet.
- 2Edit your service details. Click any text field to type in your church name, pastor, sermon title, scripture, and order of worship.
- 3Add announcements and events. Replace the placeholder announcement text with your weekly news, upcoming events, and contact details.
- 4Preview before exporting. Check every page in the preview — confirm the date, order of service, and all text are correct.
- 5Export a print-ready PDF. Download a print-ready PDF sized for your copier. Print as many copies as you need for Sunday.
Frequently asked questions
What is an order of worship?+
An order of worship is a printed guide that lists each element of a church service in sequence — from prelude and opening prayer through sermon, offering, and benediction. It helps the congregation follow along and participate in each part of the service.
How is an order of worship different from a church bulletin?+
An order of worship focuses on the service sequence. A church bulletin includes the order of worship plus announcements, events, ministry news, and contact details. Some churches produce both — a full bulletin and a separate order of worship insert.
Do these templates work for any denomination?+
Yes. The language is fully editable — update element names, labels, and sequence to match your denomination's tradition, whether Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, or non-denominational.
What size does the order of worship print at?+
Most orders of worship print on Letter size (8.5×11 in) — single-sided, double-sided, or folded in half to create a four-panel format. Choose the format that fits your service's content length.
Can I include song lyrics or scripture passages?+
Yes. Click any text field to add lyrics, scripture passages, or responsive reading text. Adjust font size as needed to fit the content on the page.
Is this affiliated with Microsoft?+
No. Publish Media Software is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft Corporation. 'Microsoft Publisher' is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Is this only for Microsoft Publisher files?+
Publisher comes first: open your .pub files, start from a print-ready Publisher-style template, or create a brand-new document — all in your browser. As a bonus, you can also open Word, PowerPoint, PDF, and image files and fully edit them online when you need to.
Can I open a Word, PowerPoint, or PDF file too?+
Yes. Alongside Publisher .pub files you can open Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PDF files (and PNG/JPG/WebP images) as an editable starting point, then edit them in your browser and export a clean PDF. Publisher is our focus; these are a convenience for the other files you already have.
Can I export a clean PDF?+
Yes. Every document exports to a clean, print-ready PDF — included on the free plan. You can keep editing online and return to your project anytime.