Lift Up Your Hearts: A Step-by-Step Journey Through the Eucharist
A seven-session study exploring the beauty and meaning of Episcopal worship.
The Holy Eucharist is at the heart of Episcopal life — but how often do we pause to truly understand what’s happening in this sacred rhythm of Word and Table?
Lift Up Your Hearts: A Step-by-Step Journey Through the Eucharist invites small groups, youth, and adult formation classes to slow down and walk through the liturgy piece by piece. Over seven sessions, participants explore each part of the service — learning the history, theology, and spiritual meaning behind every prayer, posture, and response.
Rooted in the Book of Common Prayer (1979) and written in a clear, accessible style, this study helps deepen understanding, strengthen participation, and renew appreciation for the worship we share each week.
Inside You’ll Find
- Seven complete sessions covering the full flow of the Eucharist — from Gathering to Dismissal.
- Leader overviews explaining the theological meaning and liturgical background of each section.
- Detailed teaching flows with discussion questions, Scripture references, and BCP page numbers.
- Original Collects written for each session.
- Leader’s Notes clarifying key roles (why the deacon reads the Gospel, why only priests say absolution, etc.).
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Four appendices for continued learning:
- What’s Next: Living the Liturgy — practical ways to plan and lead your own service.
- Glossary of Liturgical Terms.
- Scripture Index.
- Eucharist Planning Worksheet.
Perfect For
- Adult formation and newcomers’ classes
- Youth or confirmation groups
- Parish retreats or seasonal studies
- Small groups exploring Anglican worship
- Anyone who wants to worship more deeply and intentionally
Study Overview
- God Calls Us Together – The Gathering
- God Speaks to Us – The Word
- We Confess Our Faith and Pray for the World – Creed & Prayers
- We Confess Our Sins and Share Christ’s Peace – Confession & Reconciliation
- We Offer Ourselves – The Offertory
- God Gives Himself to Us – The Great Thanksgiving
- God Sends Us Out – Communion & Dismissal
About the Author
The Rev. Dan King is an Episcopal deacon, writer, and teacher passionate about helping people connect faith, worship, and everyday life. He serves in parish ministry and leads Fistbump Media, helping churches and small businesses communicate their message with clarity and purpose.
Format & Pricing
📘 Digital Leader’s Guide (PDF) – includes permission for personal or small-group use.
💒 Parish License Option – includes permission for multiple groups within a single congregation.
Take a Deeper Step Into the Liturgy
Discover the beauty and meaning of Episcopal worship — and experience how the Eucharist shapes us not only at the altar, but in every part of life.
“Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.”
Thanks be to God.
A seven-session Episcopal study guide exploring the beauty, meaning, and flow of the Holy Eucharist — complete with leader notes, Collects, and appendices.