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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

Recommended Songs for Reformation Day or All Saints' Day Worship Services

In every time and place, imperfect and broken people who have been made saints through Jesus Christ are called to offer their gifts readily and cheerfully for the service and enrichment of the body of Christ.

Resource Guide | October 13, 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

3 Songs of Consecration / 3 Cantos de consagración

Carlos Colón demonstrates and talks about three songs of consecration, as part of the series "Songs from the hymnal / Cantos del himnario Santo, Santo, Santo / Holy, Holy, Holy.'"

Musical Composition | Video | July 27, 2020

3 Songs About the Name of Jesus / 3 Cantos sobre el nombre de Jesús

Carlos Colón demonstrates and talks about three about the name of Jesus, as part of the series "Songs from the hymnal / Cantos del himnario Santo, Santo, Santo / Holy, Holy, Holy.'"

Musical Composition | Video | July 16, 2020

Constance Cherry on Competing Metaphors for Worship

Most churches measure worship services against a certain ideal. They may think of worship like a concert, entertainment, dialogue, or something else. Even if they have not consciously chosen an operating metaphor for worship, their pattern greatly influences how individuals and congregations live out their faith.

Conversation | February 15, 2019

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

The Immigrants' Creed

This creed professes the Christian faith through the experience of an immigrant.

Worship Service | February 08, 2018

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

Does Church Location Make Any Difference?

Because human beings are embodied creatures, the shape of the material world—in particular, the shape of the built environment—will affect their spiritual lives, both in relation to God and to each other.

Article | October 24, 2017

Reflections from a Charlottesville Church . . .

Isaac Wardell, Director of Worship Arts at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, shares reflections from his experience shepherding their Charlottesville congregation in Sunday worship through the trauma of hatred, bigotry, and violence that took place in their small town less than one day before they gathered for worship.

Reflection | August 28, 2017

When Helping Heals: Affirming Global Service in our Churches

Providing charitable support and development assistance to people in need can and does work, but, like any important activity, we must learn how to do it well.

Article | August 22, 2017

How Worship Change Happened at American Lutheran Church

This once-aging, now-thriving Lutheran congregation became more comfortable with worship changes by using visuals and stories, reading books together, and sharing over meals.

Feature Story | August 18, 2017

Jamie Skillen on Creation Care and Sabbath Rest

Christians often talk about the doctrine of creation as mainly about origins and God’s glory. Jamie Skillen goes deeper by looking at God’s purpose in creation and how that applies to creation care.

Conversation | August 04, 2017

Open to Embracing the Difference: Emmett G. Price III

Emmett G. Price III reflects on the how worship brings together people with unique differences.

Video | March 23, 2017

Revelation 22: The River of Life/El río de la vida

A bi-lingual worship service held at Worship Symposium 2017

Video | March 13, 2017

Public Worship as Sign and Means of New Creation

N. T. Wright gives his plenary address at Worship Symposium 2017.

Audio | Video | February 15, 2017

Shaping a Congregation's Worship DNA

The workshop offers wisdom for designing and shaping the first year of worship in new and restart church settings.

Audio | February 14, 2017

The Interplay of Liturgy and Catechism in the Ministry of Martin Luther and John Calvin

Some examples from the Lutheran and Reformed traditions

Article | May 05, 2016

El culto como práctica formativa

Uno de los movimientos más importantes en los campos de Estudios Litúrgicos y Educación Cristiana en los últimos 30 años ha sido un renovado énfasis en cómo las prácticas cristianas modelan la espiritualidad de la congregación y de sus miembros.

Audio | April 28, 2016