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 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
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
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
Our Inestimable Privilege: Full, Conscious Participation in Worship
Often worshipers confuse the object of Christian worship with the source of Christian worship. Re-orienting the focus of our worship is complex, but encourages active participation and helps focus on the true purpose of worship.
June 1, 2004
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4 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
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
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
The Paradox of Christmas (sermon full text)
The full text of a short meditation on the Paradox of Christmas.
June 1, 2004
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4 min read
