Planning

4 Types of Advent Services

Experimenting with a different Advent or Christmas Eve worship format may help worshipers connect with the joy and wonder of Christ’s birth.

Leading

Prayer for God's Leading

Shaping a time of prayer around Colossians 1:9-14 with Bible texts, prayer responses, songs of faith, and a concluding benediction.

Advent Art

Artworks from Different Resource Websites

Try this pilot tool which searches for works from 23 different websites and library collections.

En Español

La Culminación de un Programa

En un ambiente de confianza, respeto, y celebración, culminó el Programa de Becas para Congregaciones Hispanas.

Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants

Grant Proposals Due

February 15, 2024, is the next proposal deadline in the Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants program.

publications 

Living the Questions of the Bible

Luke A. Powery's latest book presents questioning as a viable and faithful Christian practice.

practical resources 

Reformedworship.org

A collection of resources offering practical help for planning and leading worship from a variety of contexts.

Symposium on worship

February 7-9, 2024

The Calvin Symposium on Worship gathers people from a variety of roles in worship and leadership to encourage them through worship and learning together.

Ministry Leadership Cohort

An initiative for first and second year Calvin University students exploring how their gifts intersect with the work of the church.

Zeteosearch.org

Search over 100,000 thought-provoking worship and preaching resources.

Hymnary.org

A hymn and worship music database designed for worship leaders, hymnologists, and amateur hymn lovers alike.

CICW YouTube Channel

Watch over 1.6k videos produced by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship.