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The purpose of this program is to promote learning about what it means to sing the whole of God’s story. Article | January 04, 2013 Soul Repair, Moral Injury and a “Third Conversation” Military leaders, pastors and health care professionals looking at dramatic increases in suicide rates among returning veterans of war have noted two critical things about recent wars involving the United States. Article | December 07, 2012 Guide for Worship Service Visit This guide is structured to help you become more aware of the multiple levels of meaning in a worship service and to stimulate reflection on the relationship between theology, culture, and worship practices. Article | December 06, 2012 How to Make a You-Who-Do-To-Through Prayer You-who-do-to-through prayers follow an ancient pattern for making a short prayer with a single theme. Worshipers speak the prayer together, collecting their voices into one. Article | November 15, 2012 James Abbington on Psalms for All Seasons James Abbington discusses the new hymnal Psalms for All Seasons. Article | November 06, 2012 Gospel Choir as Spiritual Formation “Starting a gospel choir has been huge for spiritual formation,” says David Bailey, music director at East End Fellowship in Richmond, Virginia. And it all started from a hug. Article | October 11, 2012 Liturgical Dance Dance can be used to highlight any of the liturgical seasons. These videos highlight the many uses of liturgical dance. Article | Video | September 28, 2012 Christian Worship Experiences for Persons with Dementia Dementia frequently interferes with a person's ability to connect with and to benefit from regular religious activities and worship styles that had been meaningful in the past. Yet, persons with dementia continue to need to worship and experience a comforting, deep encounter with Christ. Article | September 27, 2012 Navajo People - Prayer Requests Praying for the Navajo people is a tricky thing. It is so easy to focus on, and become overwhelmed by, our needs. Article | Reflection | September 20, 2012 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 | September 14, 2012 Highlighting the Church Year with Dance - from Reformed Worship We are a church relishing in the resurrection. I like to think that Mary Magdalene and the other Mary who heard the good news of Christ’s resurrection did not simply hurry off to tell this exciting news, but that they danced. “They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him”. How could they have kept still? 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 | September 14, 2012 Love your Neighbors: Practice what’s preached Acting on sermons about loving your neighbors is easier if you see yourself as able to give, join others in serving, and see your loving service as an act of worship. Article | Feature Story | August 22, 2012 Use Baptismal Imagery in Worship and Life Reading Robin M. Jensen's book "Baptismal Imagery in Early Christianity: Ritual, Visual, and Theological Dimensions" will give you many ideas for deepening baptismal identity in your congregation Article | August 22, 2012 Christian Initiation and Community A lesson plan to accompany Living Worship curriculum that addresses the design and performance of Christian Initiation rites in light of the on-going life and practice of the Christian assembly. Article | July 11, 2012 First Impressions A lesson plan to accompany Living Worship curriculum that addresses expectations for worship Article | July 11, 2012 Baptism versus Dedication: Liturgical & Theological Considerations A lesson plan to accompany Living Worship curriculum that addresses how liturgy and theology affect and inform each other, especially in connection with the choosing of a liturgy for baptism or dedication or both. Article | July 11, 2012 The Shape of Sacred Space A lesson plan to accompany the Living Worship curriculum that addresses meaning and intentionality in the design and utilization of worship space Article | July 11, 2012 Reading Scripture Well: A Workshop Suggestions for reading scripture well in worship Article | July 03, 2012 Lisa De Boer on Changing Roles of Visual Art in Churches Lisa De Boer summarizes her research on the changing role of visual arts in North American churches since World War II. Knowing a bit of this history may help you introduce or strengthen the arts in your congregation. Article | Conversation | Video | May 30, 2012 « Previous 7 8 9 10 11 ... Next »