Litany: Friends of God and Each Other
Though broken by sin, this litany reminds us that we are made in God's image and called to love others as Christ loves us.
Welcome! From projection screens to professions of faith, from sacraments to song selections this is where worship teams and planners can connect with others about all aspects of worship.
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Though broken by sin, this litany reminds us that we are made in God's image and called to love others as Christ loves us.
When we all love other people, we are letting Jesus' light shine in us for all the world to see. Even if there are some things we can't do, we CAN all love people.
Dr. Leanne Van Dyk preaches on welcoming one another, stating: "In the end, you know, it is really quite simple. Christ has welcomed us; we are to welcome others."
Planning for Christmas can be tricky for church leaders. There’s a sense of wanting to do something big. It's important to hold onto the traditions of Christmas and also find room for creativity.
In response to the San Bernardino shooting and increasingly hostile anti-Arab and anti-Muslim rhetoric, the Office of Race Relations and Social Justice have collaborated on this litany and prayer.
Use this brief litany as a tool to welcome and engage the gifts of people with disabilities.
Last year I was struck by Jesus' words at the triumphal entry that if his disciples kept quiet, the stones would cry out. Moved by this, I created a song/call to worship that I'd like to share with the community.
With our music ministry we are finding that worship choirs are a great way to incorporate people of all ages into worship!
Are you looking for a fresh idea for planning worship? If the answer is "Yes!", consider a service of scripture and song that celebrates the “Whole Story of God, from Creation to New Creation”.
Did you catch worship during Synod 2016? It was a Spirit-led time! And good news, the outlines for these morning worship services are now available to use in your own worship planning.
Looking for resources about refugees, indigenous justice, human trafficking, climate change, and more? Check out the new Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue website!
"Women of Promise" is a special drama presentation created by Messiah CRC to use at a Ladies Christmas Dinner and also in worship. The pdf is available to print and use!
For those who live in the U.S., election day is quickly approaching. Attached are worship services from two churches that will focus on the election with prayers, scriptures, and songs.
The following litany, Telling the Gospel Story, is a reading that we sometimes use in preparation for celebrating communion together.
This year's Advent devotional series by World Renew and the Office of Social Justice focuses on stories about the things that make for peace.
It's been 58 days since my daughter Eloise went to be with Jesus. We pray her life inspires others and serves as a reminder about the value and beauty of every life.
We asked worship leaders and pastors for songs used in worship for Profession of Faith and their responses are found in the attached list.
Our fellow Christians in Syria, Lebanon, and Germany share this Advent Liturgy and urge us to join them in worship and prayer for peace for Syria.
Children learn through observation, but they learn best through participation! Check out this new tool that offers 10 meaningful ways to involve kids in worship.
Three creeds adopted by the worldwide church centuries ago summarize the most important tenets of our faith.
In the Christian Reformed Church you sometimes hear people talk about the three forms of unity. Those three forms consist of the Belgic Confession, Canons of Dort, and Heidelberg Catechism.
The Contemporary Testimony and the Belhar Confession are doctrines derived from scripture that are designed to help us open up the treasures of the Bible.
This page lists many resources to help us think about being more inclusive of all ages in our worship.
The many resources on this page will help your congregation think about worship that is inclusive of all abilities.
These resources will help your church plan and engage in worship that includes all races.