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Recordação: Uma Verdade Incompleta

Todos os anos, eu peço aos meus alunos do seminário que me digam como eles imaginam que as crianças de 8 e 9 anos de suas congregações resumiriam o ponto principal da Ceia do Senhor em uma frase-resumo. Invariavelmente, a grande, grande maioria responde "A Ceia é sobre recordar a morte de Jesus".

Article Article | September 23, 2015

An Ascension Day and Pentecost Virtual Roundtable

Six pastors reflect on two events that make all the difference for the Christian church

Article Article | March 25, 2015

Joining Hands in Service: A commissioning service

The worship committee of the Christian Reformed Church of St. Albert prepared this commissioning service for the congregation as it faced a new year of challenges and opportunities.

Worship Service Worship Service | August 13, 2014

Called to Serve: Readings and prayers for commissioning church school leaders

This commissioning service is adapted from "Commissioning of Christians to Ministries of the Church," approved by the General Synod of the Reformed Church in America, June 1990.

Worship Service Worship Service | August 13, 2014

A Commissioning Liturgy for Young People Going Away

After high school many young people move away, often leaving home for the first time. This major life event can be acknowledged in the church. Here is a commissioning service based on 1 Corinthians 12.

Worship Service Worship Service | August 13, 2014

That Your Name May Be Glorified: A commissioning service for music leaders

This commissioning service was adapted from The United Methodist Book of Worship.

Worship Service Worship Service | August 13, 2014

Called to Teach

Some churches now hold special services to identify and commission their church school staff and to encourage the congregation to pray for and support these men and women.

Worship Service Worship Service | August 13, 2014

Growing in Grace: A four-week series to get your church education plans off to a great start

Another September rolls around. If you’re a typical worship and liturgy planner, you’re probably thinking, We really ought to highlight the beginning of another season of education. On the heels of that thought comes another: We need to commission our education leaders. Where do we find a liturgy for that?

Worship Service Worship Service | August 13, 2014

Rejoice and Dance

Picture a young child ripping open a gift—something he’s been longing for. What does he do? Does he sit quietly and smile?

Article Article | September 14, 2012

Dance in the Spirit of Unity

Dance can bring healing, express joy, and proclaim good news. Dance also brings unity. During the season of Pentecost, we are reminded of the unity that the Holy Spirit brings to the church. Dancing together in the Spirit of unity is a wonderful way to worship!

Article Article | September 14, 2012

Beginning a Communal Conversation: A Process for Developing Intergenerational Worship

The way in which we worship and express faith must remain supple and open to the change necessary to be heard in an changing world.

Article Article | December 17, 2010

We Need Every Part of the Body: Including People with Disabilities

All God’s children are gifted and have worth; the role of the church is to help them discover those gifts and to enable them to use their gifts in the body of Christ and the local community.

Article Article | December 17, 2010

Symbols of the Atonement

A look at five images of the atonement

Article Article | December 17, 2010

Pulpit Politics

This article addresses the issue of politics in worship and examines how this issue is worked out in several different congregations.

Article Article | December 14, 2010

In the Fullness of Time

A general context for the use of the church year and a brief introduction to the Christmas Cycle.

Article Article | December 14, 2010

Were You There?

A worship service for Good Friday

Article Article | December 14, 2010

From Burdened to Blessed

This liturgy has three movements: confession, assurance, and rededication.

Article Article | December 14, 2010

The Story Behind the Song

How to encourage faith nurture in your congregation’s worship.

Article Article | December 14, 2010

Sensing the Spirit

A look at sensing the Holy Spirit during Pentecost, includes a litany for a service

Article Article | December 14, 2010

Through All Generations

A service example from a church during a time of transition

Article Article | December 14, 2010

 

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