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Matthew 6:25-34, A Choral Reading for 3-6 readers

This is a drama script based on Matthew 6:25-34 from the NRSV.

Enacted Scripture | July 03, 2012

Symposium 2012 Photo Slideshow

A slideshow of images from the 2012 Calvin Symposium on Worship, held January 26-28, 2012. The annual Calvin Symposium on Worship is an annual, three-day ecumenical conference that brings together a wide audience of pastors, worship leaders and planners, artists, musicians, scholars, students, and other interested worshipers. This year, the symposium explored praying and worshiping through the Psalms.

Slideshow | February 13, 2012

Awesome in Glory - Doug Porter

A dramatic reading for three voices, specifically highlighting God's glory, a central dimension of Christian worship.

Enacted Scripture | March 10, 2011

The Broken Gift - Randy Buursma

The following drama was originally used for an Advent service. The scripture text was Isaiah 42:3.

Enacted Scripture | March 02, 2011

Songwriters Tell Their Stories: Kids in costume introduce a service of songs

Several well-known hymn writers “reappeared” recently for one hour in Bloomington, Minnesota. They were our guests at a hymn festival that was planned to build appreciation for the hymnody of the church among our children—and adults.

Article | November 19, 2010

Enter the Drama of God's Story

Entering the biblical narrative requires looking at the story you actually live by and pondering why God gave the Bible as a sprawling story.

Feature Story | July 09, 2010

Star of Wonder

An Epiphany service and drama

Enacted Scripture | Worship Service | September 01, 2009

My Only Comfort

This versatile drama presentation, based on the Heidelberg Catechism’s first question and answer, can be included in a worship service in a variety of settings and stages.

Enacted Scripture | September 01, 2009

Let Story Form Your Worship: Old Testament and lectionary dramas

Here are two church worship drama models based on Bible texts. Part of a feature story exploring dramas based on the Old Testament and lectionary texts.

Feature Story | April 05, 2007

Base Worship Drama on the Lectionary

In contrast to Jeff Barker, who often presents Old Testament passages as brief plays or mimes in place of or during the sermon text, John Steven Paul writes liturgical plays long enough to replace the sermon.

Feature Story | April 05, 2007

Share and Share Alike: Free--and nearly free--drama resources

A list of online drama resources.

Enacted Scripture | March 01, 2006

A Tale of Three Churches: Using Drama in Worship

In this article that appeared in Reformed Worship magazine, Todd Johnson explores using drama in worship. To do this, he presents three fictitious churches that represent different worship traditions. Describing each church, he explores the ways the different churches can incorporate drama into their services.

Article | March 01, 2006