Worship Resources for Funerals
While funerals have often been seen as family affairs or private activities, death impacts entire communities: both the worshiping community and the community at large. The resources below explore the value and vitality of funeral worship.
May 20, 2021
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1 min read
Terry M. Wildman on First Nations Version New Testament
In the new First Nations Version of the New Testament, Terry M. Wildman translates the good news about Jesus, Creator Sets Free, into cadences and concepts that resonate with indigenous First Nations people.
February 22, 2021
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7 min read
Psalm 95: Vengan, cantemos al Señor / Come, Let Us Sing to the Lord
Canción de alabanza inspirada en el Salmo 95. / A setting of Psalm 95 that was submitted by Gerardo Oberman. This setting is a song of praise.
December 23, 2020
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2 min video
Psalm 18: Mi salvador / My Savior
Esta interpretación del salmo 18 fue presentada por Andrea Armoa. Plasma un momento tormentoso donde Dios acude en nuestra ayuda. / This interpretation of Psalm 18 was presented by Andrea Armoa. It depicts a stormy moment where God comes to our aid.
December 23, 2020
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3 min read
Psalm 36: The Light of Grace
This setting of Psalm 36 was submitted by Imanol Mino, and focuses on the grace of God.
December 23, 2020
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1 min read
Psalm 9 (and others): God’s Grand Story and the Communion Cross
This interpretation of portions of Psalm 9 and various other psalms was created and submitted by Barbara Sartorius Bjelland and focuses on how God’s grand story of redemption of all creation is woven into the psalms.
December 23, 2020
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2 min read
Psalm 90:1 –2: From Everlasting to Everlasting
This setting of Psalm 90:1 –2 was created and submitted by Regina Jupp and focuses on the idea that even in chaos we can find rest in our everlasting God.
December 23, 2020
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1 min read
Psalm 8:5–8 and 22:10: Whale Song
This interpretation of Psalm 8:5–8; 22:10 [The Message] was created and submitted by Barbara Sartorius Bjelland. The psalm imagery combines the transcendence of God the Creator with the immanence of God, who holds all things together with tender hands.
December 23, 2020
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2 min read
Psalm 89:1–18: Bless the Lord Forever, Amen
This setting of Psalm 89:1–18 was written and submitted by Ken Michell. It focuses on God’s covenant community praising him for his love and faithfulness.
December 22, 2020
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5 min video
Psalm 85: Grant Us Your Peace, Lord
Psalm 85, “Grant Us Your Peace, Lord,” submitted by Yongjiang Zhou, was written by Jacques Berthier and focuses on peace.
December 22, 2020
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2 min video
Psalm 8: Oh Lord, Our Lord, How Majestic
This setting of Psalm 8 was composed and submitted by Josh Rodriguez. It is a musical response to the opening lines of this psalm.
December 22, 2020
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1 min video
Psalm 57: Awake Up, My Glory
“Awake up, my glory” is a setting of Psalm 57 [KJV]. Sungji Hong wrote the music and submitted the setting. This text is a call for all of creation to joyfully praise the Lord our God. I tried to capture this idea of joy at God’s unmerited goodness and grace.
December 22, 2020
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4 min video
