All Tags Resource Type Academic Article Article Audio Bibliography Book Excerpt Book Signing Conversation Enacted Scripture Feature Story Image News Item Online Discussion Podcast Prayer Reflection Resource Guide Slideshow Topic Showcase Video Website Worship Service Category All Christian Year Daily Prayer/Reflection Dance Drama Grants Interdisciplinary Intergenerational Worship Language Arts/Words Music Preaching Sacraments (Baptism and Lord's Supper) Teaching Technology Visual Arts Worshipers Worship- Leading Worship- Meaning of Worship- Planning Worship- Preparing for Occasion All Funerals Symposium Resources War Lessons and Carols Ascension Hymn Festival Advent Weddings Weekday Services Epiphany Natural Disasters Pentecost Teaching Worship Commissionings Thanksgiving Easter Christ the King Christmas Healing Services Anniversaries Taize Ordination/Installation Heidelberg Catechism Summer Passion Week Lent Dedications Search results 1 - 10 of 10 Sort by: Title | Date Epiphany Resource Guide An index of resources and tips for planning worship for Epiphany. Resource Guide | December 01, 2023 Miranda Dodson on Worship Music Maybe you heard her song “Try Again” on the TV drama Parenthood or NPR’s Morning Edition. Conversation | November 19, 2014 Kathy Smith on Getting the Most from the Calvin Symposium on Worship Kathy Smith is associate director of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and manager of grant programs. She speaks at conferences, seminars, and churches around the world. In this edited conversation, she explains how to prepare for, experience, and benefit from the annual Calvin Symposium on Worship. Conversation | November 15, 2012 Elizabeth Broschart on Planning Music in Small Churches Elizabeth “Beth” Broschart is the pastor at First Presbyterian Church, a small congregation in Boyne City, Michigan. Before that, she pastored a small church in Pennsylvania and helped lead music in churches where her husband was the pastor. In this edited email conversation, she talks about the joys and challenges of planning music in small congregations. Conversation | August 08, 2012 Musical Resource List for Small Churches You don’t need a large choir, paid staff, or huge budget to plan music for worship in your small congregation. Conversation | August 08, 2012 Writing Content for Congregations The written communication of your congregation has great potential to bless members, newcomers, and the community. Your congregation has unique stories of the love and care of God. It is worth your while to evaluate and tweak current church content and write new materials. Doing so will help people grow together in becoming more like Christ. Topic Showcase | May 02, 2012 Planning Ahead: Worship in September September is a time of new beginnings. The new school year, the new church school year, and a new year of church ministries and activities are all worth remembering, celebrating, and dedicating in worship. Worship Service | October 21, 2010 Planning Ahead: Worship in July and August Planning summer worship can be seen as a challenge or an opportunity. Here's an index of resources and ideas for planning worship in July and August. Worship Service | June 01, 2005 Planning Ahead for Advent Helpful suggestions and ideas for planning ahead for worship during Advent. Worship Service | June 01, 2005 Lent Planning Guide An introduction to Lent and comprehensive guide to Lenten planning. Article | February 01, 2005