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All God’s children are gifted and have worth; the role of the church is to help them discover those gifts and to enable them to use their gifts in the body of Christ and the local community.
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The way in which we worship and express faith must remain supple and open to the change necessary to be heard in an changing world.
A look at five images of the atonement
Our position in Christ calls and obligates us to have the mind of Christ, to be as selfless as he was for the sake of and service to others.
Principles of leadership for collaborative projects
A worship service for Good Friday
This article addresses the issue of politics in worship and examines how this issue is worked out in several different congregations.
This liturgy has three movements: confession, assurance, and rededication.
A general context for the use of the church year and a brief introduction to the Christmas Cycle.
How to encourage faith nurture in your congregation’s worship.
A service example from a church during a time of transition
A look at sensing the Holy Spirit during Pentecost, includes a litany for a service
A look at worship and justice
