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Songs for Ordinary Time

Ordinary time, the time of the church calendar that stretches from Pentecost to Advent and Epiphany to Lent, is a good time to consider the life of Christ or other sermon and song series based on a series of Biblical passages.

Article | May 18, 2023

Holy Week Resource Guide

This list of Holy Week resources—art, music, devotions, liturgies, books, and sermons—will help you plan worship for Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday and ending with Triduum, the three days that mark Jesus’ trial, death, and resurrection, from the evening of Maundy Thursday through Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter morning.

Resource Guide | March 14, 2023

Let the Children Come

Splitting into age-divided worship each Sunday doesn't necessarily result in kids who go on to choose worship as adults. That's why pastors are talking about intergenerational worship.

Feature Story | August 03, 2022

Ten Core Convictions

On the tenth anniversary of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship in 2007, we identified ten core principles and practices to present as our central convictions about vital Christian worship.

Article | June 22, 2021

Billy Kluttz on Paperless Liturgy and Music

Sometimes not providing written or projected words and notes is the best way to make liturgy truly the work of the people. Paperless liturgy and paperless music can be great tools for including all ages and abilities in worship.

Conversation | January 08, 2020

Intergenerational Worship Model Based on Scripture and Story

Residents of senior living communities often feel cut off from church life. Meanwhile, congregations often feel segregated by age. This participatory intergenerational worship model brings people together around Scripture and life stories.

Feature Story | January 06, 2020

Four Ways to Mentor Worship Leaders

Four church leaders describe how they train and mentor worship leaders in their contexts. They try to identify gifts and to make room for everyone no matter their immigration status, age, or gender.

Feature Story | August 16, 2019

The Church's "Big" Choir

Integration of the choir into all aspects of worship and the choir's voice into the congregation's repertoire.

Article | June 19, 2019

Angie Hong on Imagining Worship as an Egalitarian Zone

Christian worship services can support or contradict the biblical vision of the church as one body with many parts. Here’s how corporate worship can help worshipers practice equity across lines of gender, race, ability, socioeconomics, and sexuality.

Conversation | May 24, 2019

Symposium Ends in Hope

The 2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship began on Thursday, Jan. 24 with opening worship that included prayers decrying war, cheap labor, and toxins in watersheds.

News Item | February 15, 2019

So You've Been Asked to ... Lead in Prayer （現在你被邀請...帶領祈禱）

A resource in leading public prayer in worship

Article | September 28, 2018

Eddie Espinosa on Changes in Contemporary Worship Music

Eddie Espinosa, composer of “Change My Heart, O God,” explains why those who lead worship need to cultivate heart holiness.

Conversation | August 22, 2018

Let the Times Declare!: Socio-demographic Shifts and the Future of Young People in the North American Church

What are the times proclaiming? What are the demographic shifts clamoring for our ministries?

Audio | May 11, 2018

The Contemplative Worship Leader

New and ancient patterns in Christ’s Spirit are available to worship leaders, this workshop explores how to find life and vitality in our diverse contexts and through our varied personalities.

Audio | March 01, 2018

Renewed: Mary’s Song (Our King of Peace)

Wendell Kimbrough’s setting of Mary’s Song captures the wonder, fear, and obedience of Mary’s response to Gabriel’s message. The song is a perfect fit for Advent, Christmas, and Lessons and Carols services.

Video | December 06, 2017

Renewed: Ready My Heart

What if we thought about Christ’s birth as an ongoing reality, rather than a one-time event? That’s just what Lois Shuford’s haunting Advent song “Ready My Heart” does: it helps us prepare our hearts for Christ to dwell in us every day.

Video | November 27, 2017

Renewed: Come, Holy Ghost

Introducing the worship song “Come, Holy Ghost / Be Not Afraid” by Bruce Benedict and Ray Mills.

Video | October 16, 2017

Renewed: Come, Holy Ghost

Introducing the worship song “Come, Holy Ghost / Be Not Afraid” by Bruce Benedict and Ray Mills.

Video | October 16, 2017

¡Le pidieron dar el sermón infantil!

Este material ofrece valiosos recursos prácticos para aquellas personas que tienen el privilegio y la responsabilidad de prepararse y compartir el mensaje infantil.

Article | August 11, 2017

Worship in Times of Trauma: Gabriel Salguero

Pastor Gabriel Salguero reminds us the soul has hunger and needs. Good worship speaks to the body and the soul.

Video | March 27, 2017

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