Worship

As our communities begin to think about the gradual reopening of businesses, parks, and services, it's important that church leaders also carefully consider what your congregation will do as these restrictions are lifted.

We are excited to share some resources to help churches add an Ascension Day and Pentecost focus to their worship services. 

Resource list of technology being used in virtual worship, individual communion supplies and ways to build community when worshiping online.

We've worked with state and local health departments to create guidelines, specific for churches in West Michigan, as they consider what re-opening the church may look like. 

Four CRC leaders offer wise advice for self-care for those who are leading in the area of worship through this crisis. 

Here are some of the questions and answers from the April 22 webinar called Ask the Worship Coach. Many practical suggestions were offered! 

Post COVID-19, how can we get the same experience of being together and passing the communion to each other? Any thoughts? 

We've been collaborating by recording in our homes and then stitching everything together into a video. It has proved to be a profound way to remain connected! 

Sharing a song my 9-year-old granddaughter wrote about giving our worries to God. 

What will worship look like post COVID-19? Any thoughts and direction on practicing "safe" Communion? 

The service of Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” or “shadows,” has been practiced by the church since medieval times. 

Simple prayers for those who need them most: medical and emergency personnel, grocery store workers, truckers, etc. Do an imaginary fly-over and pray.