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Proclamation in the Psalms for Christian Worship

This workshop will explore trenchant proclamations in the psalms and suggest uses of these proclamations in Christian worship.

February 18, 2014 | 54 min video
Learning from and Praying for the Worldwide Church

How can a congregation in one part of the world best pray for our neighbors around the world? Listen and learn, with resources from and for different parts of the Church, including stories from natives of different countries and cultures.

February 17, 2014 | 59 min video

Complementary Prayers: Prayers to Accompany the Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs of the new hymnal Lift Up Your Hearts

This workshop will display and discuss prayers that have been composed to complement psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs in Lift Up Your Hearts.

February 17, 2014 | 58 min listen
Five Stages on the Journey of Disability Attitudes

Based on the idea that the most disabling aspect of life with disabilities is the attitudes of others, Dan and Dan will show us how our attitudes often marginalize those God has called into God’s kingdom and service.

February 17, 2014 | 59 min listen
Worship in Korean Christian Communities

The tapestry of Korean worship practices emerged in the context of other religious traditions, war and post-war growth, and a Korean consciousness of struggle and suffering.

February 17, 2014 | 71 min listen

Singing Scripture in Worship for the Non-Liturgical Types

We will examine resources from recent hymnals and various ecumenical perspectives on bringing the riches of scripture to musical worship

February 17, 2014 | 58 min listen
Music Style in a Diverse Church

This workshop will explore how we can move beyond the usual church labels by engaging with broader musical traditions to create worship that is both rich in content and diverse in appeal.

February 17, 2014 | 61 min listen

Psalms for Families: Devotions for All Ages, Psalm 139

Psalms for Families is a devotional book for the entire family designed to help parents explore the riches of the book of Psalms with their children and teens. These devotionals will help parents learn more about the psalms as they teach their children about praise, prayer, and lament.

December 23, 2013 | 13 min read
Tom Jennings on Reaching Out to Professional Musicians

Tom Jennings, music director at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, talks about involving professional musicians in worship as an outreach.

December 16, 2013 | 3 min read
Joyce Borger on Hymnals as Pastoral Care Resources

Joyce Borger, editor of the hymnal Lift Up Your Hearts and the quarterly magazine Reformed Worship, shares how to use a hymnal as a pastoral care resource.

December 16, 2013 | 5 min read