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A Service of Lessons and Carols

Posted October 4th, 2010

This Service of Lessons and Carols is adapted from the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols that has been celebrated annually at King’s College, Cambridge, for almost a century. The… Read more »

Reading Scripture in Public Worship

Posted September 29th, 2010

These guidelines are provided for persons who are invited to read Scripture aloud in public worship. It is vital to the proclamation of the gospel that readers be well prepared… Read more »

Caregiver Sunday packet – 2009

Posted August 24th, 2010

November 15, 2009, is Caregiver Sunday. Get suggestions caregiving in your congregation and materials for people who provide care. This resource includes: Caregiver Sunday liturgy A Litany of Prayer for… Read more »

Blue Christmas: A Service of Wholeness and Healing

Posted August 24th, 2010

Use “Blue Christmas: A Service of Wholeness and Healing” as a worship aid to celebrate Christmas with your congregation.

2011 Christian Vocation Sunday worship materials

Posted July 20th, 2010

While occupation may only be a portion of our call as disciples, the programmatic emphasis for the Sunday before Labor Day is appropriately, Christian Vocation Sunday. Cultivate a culture of… Read more »

The Revelation to John: Strength for the Struggle

Posted July 20th, 2010

Male Issue: What does it mean for men of faith to have strength and courage?Questions: What does it mean to be strong in faith? How can strength be used positively? How does a confusing book, like Revelation, speak to men?

1st Thessalonians: a Seven-Session Bible Study for Men

Posted July 20th, 2010

Male Issue: What does it mean to be a ‘Man of the Church’? Questions: What codes do men buy into when they join a church? What puts us off about the Church? What is the ministry in which we share?

Ist Peter: a Home Away from Home

Posted July 20th, 2010

Male Issue: What does it mean to men ‘to have a place to “belong”?’ Questions: Where do Christian men belong? What is the cost of discipleship? How is Church a home for men?

Hebrews: An Open Door to God

Posted July 20th, 2010

Male Issue: How do men avoid backsliding in their faith? Questions: What does it mean to have direct access to God? What is Christian Maturity? What is a man’s path to faithfulness?

Ephesians: A Practical Application of the Christlike Life

Posted July 20th, 2010

Male Issue: What is special about Christianity for men? Questions: How does faith help men be better marriage partners and parents? How doe faith help men deal with authority? How does faith help men face evil?

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