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The Strange Silence of Songs of Justice in Contemporary Biblical Worship

The word justice is never far hidden in the vocabulary of the psalmists. Over half the psalms specifically use the word. But in worship today, particularly in the Western church, the word is suspect and politicised.

Audio Audio | January 27, 2012

The Dangerous Act of Worship: Living God's Call to Justice

Worship and justice are often seen as separate and unrelated. Nothing could be further from the truth based on the character of God and the revelation we have been given in Jesus Christ.

Audio Audio | Reflection Reflection | Video Video | January 27, 2012

Leading From the Table (Book Excerpt)

Developing leadership skills that connect the congregations eucharistic practice to the life and work of the church is essential to moving toward unity throughout the church. This book is not a how-to manual on presiding techniques but a series of reflections about the way the prayer at the communion table provides a pattern for our lives.

Book Excerpt Book Excerpt | December 06, 2011

A Conversation with Mary Mikhael

This conversation explored issues of justice and peace in the Middle East, and reflected on the question: what it is like to be a Christian and a woman in the Middle East today?

Audio Audio | April 08, 2011

Just Worship

We listen to the cry of the prophet Isaiah, voicing God's call to God's people regarding the true nature of worship and the inextricable bond between our relationship with God and our relationship with one another, and particularly with the most downtrodden among us.

Audio Audio | March 18, 2011

Restorative Justice as a Way of Community Life

Restorative Justice is a biblically-based view of justice that focuses on restoring persons and communities to shalom.

Article Article | February 24, 2011

Restorative Justice Weekday Worship

This was designed as a short, reflective service that encourages time for prayer for issues related to restorative justice. This service specifically prays for prisoners, but it also acknowledges that all people need to seek forgiveness and work for reconciliation.

Article Article | Worship Service Worship Service | February 24, 2011

Restorative Justice Prayer Request List

A list of people and situations to pray for.

Article Article | Reflection Reflection | February 24, 2011

Jubilee: Reflections

This was a handout at one of two plenary sampler sessions that introduced several of the leaders at the Calvin Symposium on Worship and the Arts on Friday, January 14, 2000.

Article Article | February 24, 2011

Checklist for Justice in worship

The following is a check list for planning worship services that reflect a concern for justice; this list was distributed at the "Just Worship" conference in Edmonton, Alberta, in January 2003.

Article Article | February 24, 2011

Songs of Justice

An article with songs that describe justice.

Article Article | December 10, 2010

Worship and Justice

A look at worship and justice

Article Article | December 10, 2010

Justice and Suffering in Worship Centered on God

Setri Nyomi, general secretary of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches, explains why confessing that Jesus is Lord applies to the economy and earth. As the Accra Confession affirms, God calls for just relationships with all creation--so our worship should reflect that faith stance. A feature story exploring Justice and Suffering in Worship centered on God.

Feature Story Feature Story | June 01, 2009

Worship, Suffering, and Justice

This workshop explored the phenomenon of vibrant worship in communities in which there is much suffering, and engages participants in discussions around meaningful worship in such settings. It also explored how social justice can be part of worship while keeping the focus on God.

Audio Audio | January 01, 2009

Worship that Renews the Me and Transforms the Us

Drawing from their diverse ministry experience, Jim and Rose Dekker --in Latin American ecumenical and spiritual direction-- and Jonathan Bradford --in a U.S. urban context-- explored the biblical concepts of knowing Christ the servant and serving Christ the Sovereign Lord. All of life must really be worship.

Audio Audio | January 01, 2009

Simply Christian - N.T. Wright

Based on the speaker's book, this presentation explored the foundations of our spiritual longing and the basics of the Christian faith.

Audio Audio | February 05, 2007

How Prison Ministry Is Transforming the Church and Its Worship

The church is engaging in ministry to prisoners as never before. It has become evident that prison ministry is having a profound impact upon the life of the church and that the principles of Restorative Justice are not only for offenders and victims, but for anyone to live all of life as worship.

Audio Audio | January 01, 2007

Just Worship

Justice is an indispensable requirement for Christian worship.

Audio Audio | January 01, 2007

Meeting the Judge - Romans 1, HCLD 4

A service plan focusing on Lord's Day 4 of the Heidelberg Catechism and reflecting on God's just nature in punishing sins, but also his merciful nature in forgiving them and offering us hope for salvation. This is part of a series on the Heidelberg catechism.

Worship Service Worship Service | June 01, 2005

The Search for a Ransom - Psalm 49, John 1, HCLD 5

A service plan from Lord's Day 5 of the Heidelberg Catechism focused on our need for deliverance, and the truth that truth deliverance can only be found in Jesus Christ, part of a series on the Heidelberg Catechism.

Worship Service Worship Service | June 01, 2005

 

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