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Results of research done by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship on the use of technology in worship.
Call it "the preacher's friend." Certain types of visual art are especially good for helping people worship because they direct attention beyond the artist or artwork to God. A feature story exploring art that preaches.
A word study on "worship," with specific attention to the medieval meaning of the word and how it flows into a life of "worshipful service."
A word study on "psalm," calling out the deep historical tradition of not only reading, but also singing psalms.
Based on the book "Bringing Heaven Down to Earth," this word study attempts to make sense of the separation between heaven and earth.
A word study on "glory" and its divergent connotations in worship and modern culture.
A transcribed address on the purpose, place and importance of a prelude, offertory, and postlude in a worship service
A index of handbell music written to accompany different songs found in Sing! A New Creation.
This article explores drumming as it relates to multicultural worship, special needs members, gender equality, and socio-economic equality.
An article evaluating the place of both choir and organ within the "sequence of actions" in Reformed worship.
Arrangements of popular hymns that are intended to be easy for church singing. These pieces are aimed to be very achievable for the average church pianist.
Resources for Psalmody including recordings, readings, chant, responsorial & metrical psalms, and contemporary & popular music idioms.
