Participation in Worship: More Than Doing
Vatican II called worshipers to "full, conscious, and active participation," which leads us from the doing to being the body of Christ, fully conscious of our encounter with the Divine and open to and receptive of the action the Divine takes on our behalf.
June 1, 2004
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8 min read
Mission as Submission to the Trinity - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Psalm 31, Acts 7
A worship service for the fifth Sunday of the Easter season based on Psalm 31 and Acts 7--the story of the death of Stephen, demonstrating both the developmental and dynamic aspects of the early church.
June 1, 2004
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6 min read
The Paradox of Christmas (worship order)
A weekday chapel service plan for the season of Christmas with the full text of a short meditation on the Paradox of Christmas.
June 1, 2004
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2 min read
The Lord Upon the Throne - Christ the King Sunday - Psalm 11
This worship service for Christ the King Sunday, based on Psalm 11, traces the major events in the life of Christ, from the beginning of his incarnation to his exaltation as King.
June 1, 2004
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7 min read
Silence's Scintillating Divine Speech
Silence in worship aids our recollection, meditation, and our praise. Since silence is so rare in our noisy culture, worship can help us recover silence as sacred.
June 1, 2004
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4 min read
The Visit of the Magi - Epiphany Sunday - Matthew 2
A service for Epiphany Sunday based on Matthew 2 and focused on the double-sided story of the visit of the Magi.
June 1, 2004
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9 min read
Christ the King - Christ the King Sunday - Colossians 1
A worship service for Christ the King Sunday with the theme of Christ as King, not only of the church but of all creation. He is the framework around which all things are oriented.
June 1, 2004
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10 min read
The Sermon for Children
An article of suggestions for making the children's message, or children's sermon, thoughtful, engaging, and integrated into the rest of the liturgy.
June 1, 2004
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8 min read
Theological Reflections on the Meaning of Worship
Theological reflections on the meaning of worship by Joyce Ann Zimmerman
June 1, 2004
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1 min read
Observed Glory - Second Sunday of Epiphany - John 1
A service for the second Sunday of Epiphany based on John 1 and focusing on the incarnation of Jesus Christ who was the Word from the beginning.
June 1, 2004
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8 min read
Bibliography - Older Adults and Worship
A list of resources for learning about worship with the elderly.
June 1, 2004
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1 min read
A Service of Tenebrae - Maundy Thursday/Good Friday - Luke 22, Mark 15
The purpose of this Maundy Thursday or Good Friday service is to reflect deeply on the sufferings and death of Christ for us and our salvation, and then commemorates the death of Christ at the Lord's Table.
June 1, 2004
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10 min read
