I wanted to love this, but it fell flat for me. Most of it is fine and I appreciate that they included the scripture citations for each liturgy, but I found the liturgies about romance, friendship, and touch problematic.

Initially I was hesitant about this book. The word liturgy tends to make me think of something dry, dull and old-fashioned. However, the prayers in this book are very different. There are prayers for a huge variety of real-life situations from the everyday (falling asleep, going on a walk...) to common struggles (jealousy, perfectionism, battling fear...). I found these prayers very helpful - they truly are liturgies of hope for each of these situations - allowing space for pain and doubt to be expressed but also pointing to hope in Jesus.
At the end of each prayer there is a list of Bible verses it is based on, which is useful for further study as well as providing reassurance of the biblical basis of each prayer.
This is a great book to be dipped into for personal devotions as different situations arise and many of the prayers could also be helpful in gathered worship.

The chaos and turmoil resulting from COVID-19, disturbing headlines, isolation, and New York City's upheaval stirred Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore to write poetic prayers of hope. They partnered with their church, Church of the City New York, to publish them online. The response was overwhelming, and the vision for Liturgies for Hope: Sixty Prayers for the Highs, Lows, and Everything in Between was born.

My idea of liturgy changed because of this collection of Scripture-based and personalized prayers. While I did not grow up in a church that I thought practiced liturgy, I remember that we had responsive readings and recited the Apostles' Creed. And the worship songs we sing today may be considered a form of liturgy.

Beautiful, poetic prayers address faith, vocation, health, relationships, wonder, mystery, and confession.

Scriptures are listed for each prayer. This book could easily be used as a Bible study on how to pray the Scriptures.

Thank you to Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore for transforming the trials of the past several years into hope-filled beauty.

I received an Advance Review Copy of this book from NetGalley and Waterbrook & Multnomah for my honest review.

“Liturgies for Hope” is a breath of fresh air for those of us who sometimes struggle to find the words for prayer. Written during a global pandemic, they give voice to those of us who are people of faith who are struggling with their faith. The subtitle, “Sixty Prayers for the Highs, Lows, and Everything in Between” was what first grabbed my attention.
I appreciated the way the authors chose to divide the book: Faith, Vocation, Health, Relationships, Wonder, Mystery, and Confession. Depending upon what I am thinking, feeling, or experiencing on any given day, I can quickly find the right liturgy to fit the situation. The prayers are beautifully written. Reading them aloud individually or in community is even more powerful.
Perhaps my favorite offering included is “A Liturgy for Those Deconstructing Their Faith”. The most powerful portion is, “Questioning your faith is not a shameful thing but rather a beautiful opportunity to have your mind realigned, your heart transformed, your soul guided home, by the One who loves you.” For me, this is such an affirming statement as I strive to hang on to my fragile faith.
I believe this work would be beneficial to those who are seeking to communicate with God.

This is a fantastic collection of prayers. I appreciate how each one includes many Bible verse references for what was included in the prayer. I love how these liturgies help us put our thoughts and feelings into words.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC! I can’t wait to buy a physical copy - I know it’s one I’ll pick up often. For anyone that loves Every Moment Holy, this is a necessary addition to the collection 🤍🥳

“Liturgies for Hope” by Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore is a beautiful collection of prayers for those times when you just can’t find the words to say. This book covers all kinds of topics and seems to have a prayer for every mood and every season. Overall, it is a wonderful and encouraging collection.

Throughout my faith walk, I’ve never been one for books of prayers. I used to feel like they were vain repetitions or at least insincere prayers said without much thought by readers. Now, as I’ve grown, I see the merit in these kinds of books. For the moments when you don’t have the words. For the moments when your heart aches. For the times when you’ve drained your own tank. Not something to be relied on, but a tool to use when needed.

Elledge and Moore have created a beautiful collection of prayers, perfect for the modern age we live in. They remind us that there are and should be prayers for every moment, every season, and every age. And even in the moments we are most ashamed of our choices or our actions there are prayers for that, too.

Overall, this book was a 5 star read for me. If you could use some inspiration or encouragement in your prayer life, I would highly recommend checking this one out.

Thanks to NetGalley and Waterbrook & Multnomah for this ARC in exchange for my honest review! You can pick up this book on November 1st!

This is a lovely book of pre-written prayers that cover just about any struggle you might be facing in your faith journey. It would fit in well to any devotion plan whether you are part of a church that practices liturgy or not. Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and Netgalley for the purpose of review.

The prayers in this book are so relatable and cover a wide range of topics. This would be a wonderful book to come back to again and again.

Ladies (Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore), I love this book. All Ministers should be given this as an induction gift. It touches on all the areas that we work in/with. I am truly blessed by reading these words.
Your prayers are a gift from God. I especially like the 'A liturgy of the Morning after a bad decision' - how often have we all had to make decisions and then in our opinion we make a bad choice and we agonise over it. You remind us that we are human but more importantly you give us the words to release our feelings of anxiety and you remind us that God uses all situations. Most of the time our bad decisions are ultimately used by God when we give them up to Him. How often have we all woken in the night and felt we ought to pray but don't know what to pray for - you give us words to get us started. Prayer for the Carer who is often alone and at their wits end.

There is so much in this book. It was a delight to read. Once I'd started I just had to read it the who way through. I know I will revisit. If you are looking for a book on practical prayer - look no further that this book.

Thank you NetGalley and ARC for allowing me to read this book in exchange for this review.

Fresh. Hope-full. Honest. This collection of liturgies, split into seven sections (faith, vocation, health, relationships, wonder, mystery, and confession) is one you'll want to have on your shelf and on your phone, too, so the words are more likely to be nearby as you go about your day, run errands, or travel. I read an ARC via digital format and will absolutely be (happily) pre-ordering so I can return to it again and again. Here's a small sampling of liturgies (one from each section) you'll find within the pages:

A Liturgy for Those Who Have Been Hurt by the Church
A Liturgy for Paying Bills When There's Not Enough Money
A Liturgy for a Lunch Break
A Liturgy for Feeling Butterflies Around Someone
A Liturgy for Those Looking for Joy
A Liturgy for a Disappointment
A Liturgy for Those Consumed by Media

5 stars. Please, write another.

Liturgies for Hope is a book of prayers written by two women in New York City in the midst of the tragic happenings of the COVID-19 pandemic. The liturgies quickly began to minister to their church family as they sought to put words to the fears, hopes and longings people were facing—which relates not just to this trial but all areas of life.

I always appreciate books of pre-written prayers. Like the Book of Common Prayer and collections such as McKelvey’s Every Moment Holy, they can help give us a voice when we lack the words to express our hearts to God in prayer at certain moments in our lives, as well as help us pray in unison with others.

Liturgies of Hope is one of these collections. The book provides expressions of prayer for those needing the words to describe their yearnings when words are failing them, or even to give prayerful words to those who never realized they wanted or needed them.

I like how the book can be utilized by simply looking into the table of contents and choosing a prayer based on a need you, your family, or the community has at the moment, joining then to pray either alone or together as you seek God. The prayers are listed by category: Faith, Vocation, Health, Relationships, Wonder, Mystery, and Confession.

A few examples of liturgies you will find include:

- A Liturgy for Those Who Have Been Hurt by the Church
- A Liturgy for Those Who Are Too Busy
- A Liturgy for Those Without Words to Comfort Others
- A Liturgy for the Fear of Missing Out
- A Liturgy for Letting Go of Your Younger Self
- A Liturgy for Going on a Walk

The liturgies contained in the book are filled with poetic words that will help you reflect deeply and pray honestly. What a beautiful collection! I definitely look forward to having a physical copy to pray with.

I received a review copy of this book for free from Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. All opinions are my own.

Once I read John O'Donohue's To Bless The Space Between Us and found words for moments that I had never given voice to. Liturgies for Hope is on par with that beautiful work, providing a way to engage with the sacred in moments ordinary and extraordinary. What a gift.

Liturgies for Hope are the prayers we all need in this turbulent and unknown times. Sometimes when you don’t know the words to pray, reciting the heart of another’s laments, joys, hopes, and pain can be peaceful and help you to put words to your own unexpressed feelings. It’s a springboard for a deeper time of being with God.

These prayers were like a balm to my soul when I was unable to put a finger to what I was feeling and thinking for a myriad of daily things both big and small.

In “A Liturgy for the Aftermath of a Crisis,” I found great comfort and a sense of being seen when the authors wrote: “Would You walk this road of recovery with us, speaking peace to our fragile, forgetful minds, refreshing us with the truth that we are always sustained by Your hand?” This is just a small sampling of the truth, hope, and comfort that you will find in these pages. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to jumpstart their prayer life, infuse hope into pain, celebrate the joy of the ordinary, or bring the wide array of emotions of life to the Lord.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC. A beautiful collection of liturgies for the strange times we find ourselves that are also somehow timeless. I’d give a copy of this to any of my friends,