Planning Worship

Epiphany Sunday - Isaiah 60, Matthew 2, John 8

A service for Epiphany Sunday based on Isaiah 60, Matthew 2 and John 8. We come to worship the Christ who brings his light into the darkness of this world. "

June 1, 2004 | 8 min read

A Service of Tenebrae - Maundy Thursday/Good Friday - Luke 22, Mark 15

The purpose of this Maundy Thursday or Good Friday service is to reflect deeply on the sufferings and death of Christ for us and our salvation, and then commemorates the death of Christ at the Lord's Table.

June 1, 2004 | 10 min read

What Are You Looking For - Fifth Sunday of Easter - 1 Kings 3 (Commissioning Graduates)

A service for the fifth Sunday of the Easter season based on 1 Kings 3 intended to honor those who are graduating, giving encouragement to them from God's Word, and praying for God's blessing on them.

June 1, 2004 | 10 min read
Silence's Scintillating Divine Speech

Silence in worship aids our recollection, meditation, and our praise. Since silence is so rare in our noisy culture, worship can help us recover silence as sacred.

June 1, 2004 | 4 min read

Paschal Mystery

In worship, especially in the sacraments, we make Christ's paschal mystery present in the here and now; we do the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and we are transformed into being more perfect members of Christ's body.

June 1, 2004 | 8 min read