Kinesthetic Prayer: An Example with the "Prayer for the Holy Spirit's Illumination"
An idea for making large-group prayer more meaningful.
The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me
A service for Epiphany built around Isaiah 61, Luke 4, and I Peter 1
Mission as Submission to the Trinity - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Psalm 31, Acts 7
A worship service for the fifth Sunday of the Easter season based on Psalm 31 and Acts 7--the story of the death of Stephen, demonstrating both the developmental and dynamic aspects of the early church.
The Visit of the Magi - Epiphany Sunday - Matthew 2
A service for Epiphany Sunday based on Matthew 2 and focused on the double-sided story of the visit of the Magi.
Bibliography - Older Adults and Worship
A list of resources for learning about worship with the elderly.
Observed Glory - Second Sunday of Epiphany - John 1
A service for the second Sunday of Epiphany based on John 1 and focusing on the incarnation of Jesus Christ who was the Word from the beginning.
Preparing to Hear the Word This Week at Worship
A short prayer and reflection for preparing to hear the word in weekly worship.
The Church and its Elderly Members
Some reflections and suggestions for remembering the elderly in worshiping communities.
The Sermon for Children
An article of suggestions for making the children's message, or children's sermon, thoughtful, engaging, and integrated into the rest of the liturgy.
God Is With Us! - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost - Zephaniah 3
The theme of this service for the fourth Sunday after Pentecost, based on Zephaniah 3, is the assurance for God's people that "God is with us!"
Tenebrae: A Service of Worship for Good Friday
A tenebrae service from the 2003 Calvin Symposium on Worship.
Jesus Is Coming! (Advent)
A short weekday or chapel service for the season of Advent