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A Prayer for Those in Health Care

Weekly worship prepares congregations for the work of the week ahead in many different jobs and places. We all carry different burdens throughout the week and are given different tasks. This series of prayers written by Calvin University faculty and staff for people working in various professions can be adapted to fit the different occupations present in your congregation. As a Christian liberal arts institution, Calvin University prepares students not only for their different fields of calling, but to live as agents of renewal and citizens of God’s kingdom in their everyday work and living.
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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. 

Art: ”O Emmanuel” by SunYoung Kim
Lessons and Carols In-person and virtual

Come, O Emmanuel: A Service of Lessons and Carols

Since at least the eighth century, Christians have prepared to celebrate the birth of Christ by singing the O Antiphons. These seven songs, or antiphons, function as prayers asking for the Savior to come soon. Each employs a different name for the Messiah found in the Old Testament. In modern times, the O Antiphons are most commonly sung as the seven verses of the Advent hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” 

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Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Dea Jenkins on Visual Prayers of Response

Creating short visual prayers is a way for worshipers or audiences to make a visual response to God. This nonthreatening practice can work for people of any age. You can even do it alone to connect with God in a new way.

November 2, 2026 | 8 min read
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Come, O Emmanuel: A Service of Lessons and Carols

Since at least the eighth century, Christians have prepared to celebrate the birth of Christ by singing the O Antiphons. These seven songs, or antiphons, function as prayers asking for the Savior to come soon. Each employs a different name for the Messiah found in the Old Testament. In modern times, the O Antiphons are most commonly sung as the seven verses of the Advent hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” The seven O Antiphons and their names for the Messiah guide this Lessons and Carols service.

November 2, 2026 | 8 min read
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Local Psalm Festivals

As part of its 2025–26 Dwelling in the Psalms year, the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship provided resources to support Psalm festivals around Canada and the United States.

November 2, 2026 | 4 min read

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