Restorative Justice Weekday Worship
This was designed as a short, reflective service that encourages time for prayer for issues related to restorative justice. This service specifically prays for prisoners, but it also acknowledges that all people need to seek forgiveness and work for reconciliation.
The Wings of God: Psalm 91 - Sermon Notes
This service explores the secure protection that the child of God discovers in the loving care of God.
An Open and Discerning Approach to Culture
How does worship relate to culture? How is worship in culture, but not of it? This video and accompanying Nairobi Statement on Worship and Culture explore four central principles for an open and discerning approach to culture.
Beginning a Lenten Journey - Psalm 1 - sermon notes
This sermon explores how Psalm 1 not only reminds us that life is a journey, but that there are two ways to travel this journey. The one brings happiness; the other brings tragedy.
All Sheep Need a Shepherd - Psalm 23, John 10 - Sermon Notes
Sermon Notes for a sermon that explores the major themes of Psalm 23.
My Care Runs Over - Psalm 23, Matthew 9 (Palm/Passion Sunday) - sermon notes
This sermon explores how God's care for us is so generous that it runs over us like the abundance of anointing oil runs over the head and down on the shoulders of the one being anointed.
Holy Week Prayer Walk
This prayer walk guide was produced through an ecumenical collaboration, with support through a Worship Grant, and is used here by permission.
Seeing Clearly in the Sanctuary - Psalm 73 - sermon notes
This service acknowledges the seeming inequities of life and the doubts that arise yet declares strength, hope and protection in God our Sovereign Lord.
I'll Show You the Path to Take - Psalm 23, John 10 - sermon notes
This sermon emphasizes that Jesus Christ as our Good Shepherd always guides us on his paths.
Jubilee: Reflections
This was a handout at one of two plenary sampler sessions that introduced several of the leaders at the Calvin Symposium on Worship and the Arts on Friday, January 14, 2000.
Checklist for Justice in worship
The following is a check list for planning worship services that reflect a concern for justice; this list was distributed at the "Just Worship" conference in Edmonton, Alberta, in January 2003.
Do Not Fear the Valley - Psalm 23, Luke 8, John 20 - sermon notes
This sermon focuses on the promise of God to walk with his sheep through the valley and the illustration of such care within the ministry of Jesus Christ.