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.
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.
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.
Effective Leadership for Vital Worship
Principles of leadership for collaborative projects
Sensing the Spirit
A look at sensing the Holy Spirit during Pentecost, includes a litany for a service
Pulpit Politics
This article addresses the issue of politics in worship and examines how this issue is worked out in several different congregations.
Were You There?
A worship service for Good Friday
From Burdened to Blessed
This liturgy has three movements: confession, assurance, and rededication.
In the Fullness of Time
A general context for the use of the church year and a brief introduction to the Christmas Cycle.
The Story Behind the Song
How to encourage faith nurture in your congregation’s worship.
Through All Generations
A service example from a church during a time of transition
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.