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Imitating Christ (Philippians 2)

The “mind of Christ” is powerfully portrayed for us in his humiliation and in receiving the name above all names as the one to be worshiped. We will give him this worship by coming to His Table.

December 17, 2010 | 12 min read
We Need Every Part of the Body: Including People with Disabilities

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.

December 17, 2010 | 1 min read
Beginning a Communal Conversation: A Process for Developing Intergenerational Worship

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.

December 17, 2010 | 1 min read

Pulpit Politics

This article addresses the issue of politics in worship and examines how this issue is worked out in several different congregations.

December 14, 2010 | 1 min read

In the Fullness of Time

A general context for the use of the church year and a brief introduction to the Christmas Cycle.

December 14, 2010 | 1 min read

Through All Generations

A service example from a church during a time of transition

December 14, 2010 | 1 min read
Coop's Column - No Mother Half So Mild

Since both God and humans are personal, we humans can grow both in knowledge of and intimacy with God. In fact, we must grow. For to love God more and more requires that we learn more and more about God.

December 10, 2010 | 4 min read