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As children of God, no matter where we live, we are called to be citizens of the kingdom of God. But ultimately, our citizenship is in heaven and so, in everything, we turn our eyes toward the day when God will make everything new.
Most Christians know that Jesus calls us to love God with all we have and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Canaan Community Church changed its worship to truly follow the Great Commandment.
The pastor of a church where love makes the difference explains why they no longer do outreach ministry.
Barbara Newman shares how the entire worshiping community benefits from worship services that are designed and led with the goal of including everyone.
This choral reading prayer is based on Psalm 87. It is arranged for SAB readers and has 4 solos.
This workshop looks at how the church can lead by example in diversity and reconciliation through storytelling and music.
This choral reading on 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 is adapted for 3 voices.
Changes in the United States’ demographics can be seen by churches as a problem or as an opportunity.
This choral reading on 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2 is adapted for 4 voices.
This is a tableaux script in 4 images for John 20:1-10.
A worship service with Vital Worship Grant recipients gathered at Calvin College for a time of worship, learning, and sharing together.
Here is guidance on what to consider when choosing wedding music for the prelude, procession, ceremony, recession and postlude.
