1855 Knollcrest Circle SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4402 USA
On the campus of Calvin University
© 2026 Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
This service acknowledges the seeming inequities of life and the doubts that arise yet declares strength, hope and protection in God our Sovereign Lord.
This sermon emphasizes that Jesus Christ as our Good Shepherd always guides us on his paths.
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.
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.
A worship service of repentance and renewal for Ash Wednesday
An article exploring Ash Wednesday and the implications for believers.
An Ash Wednesday Meditation by Debra Rienstra
Several resources focused on preparing to celebrate Lent.
What is the screen supposed to do? How do you create media that fits what worship is all about? Using illustrations, techniques, and tools from the field, this session explored models for using the screen and a process for creating media that helps lead worship rather than distract from it.
Who is invited to plan worship? What spiritual gifts need to be included on the planning team? How can the planning team leader facilitate conversation among diverse voices?
The wealth of resources for busy preachers available through something like iTunes is a bit staggering. And you can find sermons there too.
Living as faithful disciples of Jesus requires making a lot of judgment calls.
