Songs for Easter
A list of songs to shape the Easter season.
A Service of Witness to the Resurrection
The 2003 Calvin Worship Symposium celebrated a Tenebrae service on Friday night, January 10, and a celebration of the resurrection on Saturday morning.
Tenebrae: A Service of Shadows
The service of Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” or “shadows,” has been practiced by the church since medieval times. Once a service for the monastic community, Tenebrae later became an important part of the worship of the common folk during Holy Week. We join Christians of many generations throughout the world in using the liturgy of Tenebrae.
Coop's Column - He Ascended to Heaven
God’s Word declares that Jesus, his appointed task on earth having been finished, returned to his Father in heaven. Trusting that Word, Christians triumphantly confess the words in the Apostle’s Creed: “He ascended into heaven.”
Chapel for Lent: Morning Prayer
A chapel outline for morning prayer.
Chapel for Lent: Confession
A chapel outline for confession
Chapel For Lent: Taize Worship
A chapel outline for Taize worship
Service Order of Prayers for Healing
A useful resource to order a service for prayers of healing
Come What May: Integrating Baptismal Realities Alongside Other Ones - Marc Neleson (summary)
The summary of an article on thoughtful ways to integrate the calendar of the church with civic holidays, focusing particularly on the month of May.
Introduction to the Christian Year
We are creatures of time. Throughout the history of the church, Christians have in various ways attempted to put Christ at the center of their personal calendars.
Come What May: Integrating Baptismal Realities Alongside Other Ones - Marc Neleson (summary)
The summary of an article on thoughtful ways to integrate the calendar of the church with civic holidays, focusing particularly on the month of May.
Introduction to the Christian Year
We are creatures of time. Throughout the history of the church, Christians have in various ways attempted to put Christ at the center of their personal calendars.