Allowing the Liturgical Year to Shape Sunday Worship
From Sunday as the first feast of the Christian Church through the later development of a liturgical year that celebrates the life of Christ, this approach to worship offers rich possibilities for shaping celebration.
Life Revealed (Philippians 2)
A worship service outline on Philippians 2.
Eager Hope (Philippians 3)
Believers live a dual citizenship – as full citizens of this world loyally obedient to God, and as citizens of heaven waiting for their full redemption in Christ. Paul calls for full maturity on this matter.
Paul's Humanity (Philippians 2)
A worship service outline based on Philippians 2: 19-30 focusing on the importance of being one body in Christ.
God at Work (Philippians 2)
A worship service outline on Philippians 2: 12-13
Affirming Priorities (Philippians 3)
Paul aims to encourage the Philippians to live with joy and find deep assurance by faithfully standing in the conviction that their union with Jesus Christ provides credentials and righteousness that cannot be matched.
Unpacking the Mystery (Philippians 3)
Christian maturity eagerly reaches forward to the full hope of glory that Christ by his resurrection has provided for us.
Were You There?
A worship service for Good Friday
Teach Us to Number Our Days
A worship service to start off a New Year.
Let Them Hear: Why Not Get Your Church Looped?
Most parishioners with hearing loss choose not to suffer the hassle and embarrassment of special receivers and headsets. Happily, there’s a better alternative—the broadcast of personalized sound directly through hearing aids.
Why Not "Move" Advent to November?
The lectionary says, “repent and prepare,” but the rhythms of many congregations say, “children’s Christmas program.” The calendar says, “fast and pray,” but Sunday schools schedule Christmas parties with cake and cookies. Advent says, “not yet, not yet,” but church-goers clamor to sing their favorite Christmas carols.
Coop's Column - Cultivating Attentiveness
There’s a world of difference between hearing and listening.