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Explore these thoughtful, curated collections of resources. Browse by worship element, Christian year, or topic.

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Advent
A season of preparation for Christ's coming
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Christ the King
A celebration of Christ's sovereignty over every square inch of creation
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Christmas
A celebration of Christ's birth
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Easter Sunday
The day that Jesus rose from the dead
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Eastertide
The season that celebrates Jesus' resurrection from the dead
Explore Collection
Ascension Day
The day that marks Jesus' ascension to heaven
Explore Collection
Epiphany Sunday
A day to remember the visit of the magi to Jesus and the spread of the gospel
Explore Collection
Baptism of Our Lord
A day to remember Jesus' baptism
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Transfiguration Sunday
The day which reminds the church of Jesus' divinity and humanity
Explore Collection
Holy Week
The week that remembers the last days of Jesus' life—Palm/Passion Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday
Explore Collection
Palm/Passion Sunday
A day to celebrate Jesus as triumphal King at the beginning of Holy Week
Explore Collection
Maundy Thursday
The night when Jesus initiated the last supper before he was crucified
Explore Collection
Good Friday
The day that Jesus was crucified
Explore Collection
Lent
A time of preparation for the death and resurrection of Jesus
Explore Collection
Ash Wednesday
A day to remember our sin and frailty at the beginning of Lent
Explore Collection
Pentecost Season
Also called ordinary time, the season that follows Pentecost Sunday
Explore Collection
Pentecost Sunday
A day celebrating the gift of the Holy Spirit
Explore Collection
Trinity Sunday
The day that celebrates the work of the Trinity
Explore Collection
Epiphany Season
A season celebrating Jesus as the light of the world.
Explore Collection
All Saints Day
A day of gratitude for the Christ-like role models past and present
Explore Collection
Beauty
Reflecting the beauty of God through expressions of beauty
Explore Collection
Children and Youth
Foundations and practices for including children and youth in worship
Explore Collection
Christian Year
Centering our worship on the life of Christ
Explore Collection
Church History
Learning from and celebrating the history of the Christian church
Explore Collection
Commissioning
Celebrating a diversity of God-given gifts to be used for the blessing of others
Explore Collection
Congregational Song
The practice of and resources for planning and leading a diversity of songs
Explore Collection
Creation
The celebration and care of God’s gift of creation and recognition of God the creator
Explore Collection
Culture
Wisdom for discerning culture
Explore Collection
Funerals, Death and Dying
Journeying with individuals through death with Christ as the center
Explore Collection
Disabilities
Celebrating and including varying abilities in worship
Explore Collection
Discipleship/Faith Formation
The role of worship in forming the faith of Christ’s disciples
Explore Collection
Fasting
The why’s and how’s of the discipline of fasting
Explore Collection
Hospitality
Welcoming the stranger as a first step toward unity
Explore Collection
Intergenerational Worship
Including all ages in worship together
Explore Collection
Justice
Support for addressing issues of justice in worship
Explore Collection
Leadership
Good leadership goes beyond having the right skills.
Explore Collection
Mental Health
Making room for all to worship fully requires addressing mental illness.
Explore Collection
Milestones
Marking important moments in the context of worship
Explore Collection
Mission
Christians are both called and sent to worship.
Explore Collection
Multicultural Worship
Worship arising from cultural diversity
Explore Collection
New and Old Year
Acknowledging God's presence through the year
Explore Collection
Ordination
The role of ordination in worship leadership
Explore Collection
Pastoral Care
How worship can be an act of pastoral care
Explore Collection
Preaching
Delivering the Word of God, its role and preparation
Explore Collection
Preparation and Planning
Resources for the preparation and planning of worship services
Explore Collection
Psalms and Psalmody
The case for and use of psalms and psalmody in worship
Explore Collection
Reformation
Resources for marking Reformation day and reflections on Reformed history
Explore Collection
Reviews
Reviews on books and resources related to worship
Explore Collection
Small Gatherings
Resources particularly helpful for small churches and other small worship gatherings
Explore Collection
Technology
Help for discerning the use of technology in worship
Explore Collection
Weddings
Wedding ceremony ideas and practical tips for planning and leading
Explore Collection
Work and Worship
Ideas and reasons for recognizing our work in worship
Explore Collection
World Communion
A designated Sunday to join with Christians across the world in the celebration of communion
Explore Collection
Worship Education
Resources for teaching the meaning and theology of worship
Explore Collection
Trinity
Resources for celebrating the Trinity and understanding how the triune God is active in worship
Explore Collection
Gratitude
Resources on the virtue of gratitude
Explore Collection
Movement, Gesture, and Dance
Ideas and reasons for including various types of movement in worship
Explore Collection
Aging
Including the spiritual needs and gifts of older adults in worship
Explore Collection
Blessing
Marking opportunities for imparting God's blessings on others
Explore Collection
Reconciliation
Bringing the church together by acknowledging and repairing divides
Explore Collection
Testimonies, Altar Calls, and Professions of Faith
Professing our faith in Jesus as our Savior
Explore Collection
Assurance of Pardon
Words that assure us that God has forgiven us of our sins
Explore Collection
Baptism
A sign and seal of God's promise that the person being baptized is a child of God
Explore Collection
Call to Worship
God calls us together to worship.
Explore Collection
Call to Confession
God calls us to confess our sin.
Explore Collection
Creed and Confessions
Statements of belief
Explore Collection
Greeting
God welcomes us.
Explore Collection
Lord's Supper
Also called Communion or the Eucharist, in this sacrament we are united with the triune God and each other, remember Christ's death, and anticipate the heavenly feast.
Explore Collection
Opening Responses
Our response to God calling us to worship.
Explore Collection
Prayers of the People
Prayers of intercession for the gathered community, the world, and all of creation
Explore Collection
Prayer of Confession
A prayer confessing our individual and communal sins to God
Explore Collection
Prayers for Illumination
A prayer asking God for the Holy Spirit to be present in the preaching of God's word
Explore Collection
Lament
Prayers expressing anger, doubt, grief, or fear
Explore Collection
Prayer of Praise or Thanksgiving
Offering God our praise and thanks for all that God has done
Explore Collection
Sending
God sends us out from worship to do God's work in the world.
Explore Collection
Sermon/Message
The word of God preached
Explore Collection
Reading of Scripture
Reading the words that God has given us in holy scripture
Explore Collection
Commitment to Holy Living
Words that guide us to grateful living and to conform our lives to Christ's, often includes the Ten Commandments.
Explore Collection
Christian Year
Advent
A season of preparation for Christ's coming
Explore Collection
Christmas
A celebration of Christ's birth
Explore Collection
Epiphany Sunday
A day to remember the visit of the magi to Jesus and the spread of the gospel
Explore Collection
Epiphany Season
A season celebrating Jesus as the light of the world.
Explore Collection
Baptism of Our Lord
A day to remember Jesus' baptism
Explore Collection
Transfiguration Sunday
The day which reminds the church of Jesus' divinity and humanity
Explore Collection
Lent
A time of preparation for the death and resurrection of Jesus
Explore Collection
Ash Wednesday
A day to remember our sin and frailty at the beginning of Lent
Explore Collection
Holy Week
The week that remembers the last days of Jesus' life—Palm/Passion Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday
Explore Collection
Palm/Passion Sunday
A day to celebrate Jesus as triumphal King at the beginning of Holy Week
Explore Collection
Maundy Thursday
The night when Jesus initiated the last supper before he was crucified
Explore Collection
Good Friday
The day that Jesus was crucified
Explore Collection
Easter Sunday
The day that Jesus rose from the dead
Explore Collection
Eastertide
The season that celebrates Jesus' resurrection from the dead
Explore Collection
Ascension Day
The day that marks Jesus' ascension to heaven
Explore Collection
Pentecost Sunday
A day celebrating the gift of the Holy Spirit
Explore Collection
Pentecost Season
Also called ordinary time, the season that follows Pentecost Sunday
Explore Collection
Trinity Sunday
The day that celebrates the work of the Trinity
Explore Collection
All Saints Day
A day of gratitude for the Christ-like role models past and present
Explore Collection
Christ the King
A celebration of Christ's sovereignty over every square inch of creation
Explore Collection
Worship Element
Call to Worship
God calls us together to worship.
Explore Collection
Greeting
God welcomes us.
Explore Collection
Opening Responses
Our response to God calling us to worship.
Explore Collection
Call to Confession
God calls us to confess our sin.
Explore Collection
Prayer of Confession
A prayer confessing our individual and communal sins to God
Explore Collection
Lament
Prayers expressing anger, doubt, grief, or fear
Explore Collection
Assurance of Pardon
Words that assure us that God has forgiven us of our sins
Explore Collection
Commitment to Holy Living
Words that guide us to grateful living and to conform our lives to Christ's, often includes the Ten Commandments.
Explore Collection
Prayers for Illumination
A prayer asking God for the Holy Spirit to be present in the preaching of God's word
Explore Collection
Reading of Scripture
Reading the words that God has given us in holy scripture
Explore Collection
Sermon/Message
The word of God preached
Explore Collection
Baptism
A sign and seal of God's promise that the person being baptized is a child of God
Explore Collection
Creed and Confessions
Statements of belief
Explore Collection
Testimonies, Altar Calls, and Professions of Faith
Professing our faith in Jesus as our Savior
Explore Collection
Prayers of the People
Prayers of intercession for the gathered community, the world, and all of creation
Explore Collection
Lord's Supper
Also called Communion or the Eucharist, in this sacrament we are united with the triune God and each other, remember Christ's death, and anticipate the heavenly feast.
Explore Collection
Prayer of Praise or Thanksgiving
Offering God our praise and thanks for all that God has done
Explore Collection
Sending
God sends us out from worship to do God's work in the world.
Explore Collection
Topic
Aging
Including the spiritual needs and gifts of older adults in worship
Explore Collection
Beauty
Reflecting the beauty of God through expressions of beauty
Explore Collection
Blessing
Marking opportunities for imparting God's blessings on others
Explore Collection
Children and Youth
Foundations and practices for including children and youth in worship
Explore Collection
Christian Year
Centering our worship on the life of Christ
Explore Collection
Church History
Learning from and celebrating the history of the Christian church
Explore Collection
Commissioning
Celebrating a diversity of God-given gifts to be used for the blessing of others
Explore Collection
Congregational Song
The practice of and resources for planning and leading a diversity of songs
Explore Collection
Creation
The celebration and care of God’s gift of creation and recognition of God the creator
Explore Collection
Culture
Wisdom for discerning culture
Explore Collection
Disabilities
Celebrating and including varying abilities in worship
Explore Collection
Discipleship/Faith Formation
The role of worship in forming the faith of Christ’s disciples
Explore Collection
Fasting
The why’s and how’s of the discipline of fasting
Explore Collection
Funerals, Death and Dying
Journeying with individuals through death with Christ as the center
Explore Collection
Gratitude
Resources on the virtue of gratitude
Explore Collection
Hospitality
Welcoming the stranger as a first step toward unity
Explore Collection
Intergenerational Worship
Including all ages in worship together
Explore Collection
Justice
Support for addressing issues of justice in worship
Explore Collection
Leadership
Good leadership goes beyond having the right skills.
Explore Collection
Mental Health
Making room for all to worship fully requires addressing mental illness.
Explore Collection
Milestones
Marking important moments in the context of worship
Explore Collection
Mission
Christians are both called and sent to worship.
Explore Collection
Movement, Gesture, and Dance
Ideas and reasons for including various types of movement in worship
Explore Collection
Multicultural Worship
Worship arising from cultural diversity
Explore Collection
New and Old Year
Acknowledging God's presence through the year
Explore Collection
Ordination
The role of ordination in worship leadership
Explore Collection
Pastoral Care
How worship can be an act of pastoral care
Explore Collection
Preaching
Delivering the Word of God, its role and preparation
Explore Collection
Preparation and Planning
Resources for the preparation and planning of worship services
Explore Collection
Psalms and Psalmody
The case for and use of psalms and psalmody in worship
Explore Collection
Reconciliation
Bringing the church together by acknowledging and repairing divides
Explore Collection
Reformation
Resources for marking Reformation day and reflections on Reformed history
Explore Collection
Reviews
Reviews on books and resources related to worship
Explore Collection
Small Gatherings
Resources particularly helpful for small churches and other small worship gatherings
Explore Collection
Technology
Help for discerning the use of technology in worship
Explore Collection
Trinity
Resources for celebrating the Trinity and understanding how the triune God is active in worship
Explore Collection
Weddings
Wedding ceremony ideas and practical tips for planning and leading
Explore Collection
Work and Worship
Ideas and reasons for recognizing our work in worship
Explore Collection
World Communion
A designated Sunday to join with Christians across the world in the celebration of communion
Explore Collection
Worship Education
Resources for teaching the meaning and theology of worship
Explore Collection
By Topic
  • Aging

    Explore Collection

  • Beauty

    Explore Collection

  • Blessing

    Explore Collection

  • Children and Youth

    Explore Collection

  • Christian Year

    Explore Collection

  • Church History

    Explore Collection

  • Commissioning

    Explore Collection

  • Congregational Song

    Explore Collection

  • Creation

    Explore Collection

  • Culture

    Explore Collection

  • Disabilities

    Explore Collection

  • Discipleship/Faith Formation

    Explore Collection

  • Fasting

    Explore Collection

  • Funerals, Death and Dying

    Explore Collection

  • Gratitude

    Explore Collection

  • Hospitality

    Explore Collection

  • Intergenerational Worship

    Explore Collection

  • Justice

    Explore Collection

  • Leadership

    Explore Collection

  • Mental Health

    Explore Collection

  • Milestones

    Explore Collection

  • Mission

    Explore Collection

  • Movement, Gesture, and Dance

    Explore Collection

  • Multicultural Worship

    Explore Collection

  • New and Old Year

    Explore Collection

  • Ordination

    Explore Collection

  • Pastoral Care

    Explore Collection

  • Preaching

    Explore Collection

  • Preparation and Planning

    Explore Collection

  • Psalms and Psalmody

    Explore Collection

  • Reconciliation

    Explore Collection

  • Reformation

    Explore Collection

  • Reviews

    Explore Collection

  • Small Gatherings

    Explore Collection

  • Technology

    Explore Collection

  • Trinity

    Explore Collection

  • Weddings

    Explore Collection

  • Work and Worship

    Explore Collection

  • World Communion

    Explore Collection

  • Worship Education

    Explore Collection

By Christian Year
  • Advent

    Explore Collection

  • Christmas

    Explore Collection

  • Epiphany Sunday

    Explore Collection

  • Epiphany Season

    Explore Collection

  • Baptism of Our Lord

    Explore Collection

  • Transfiguration Sunday

    Explore Collection

    • Ash Wednesday

      Explore Collection

    • Holy Week

      Explore Collection

    • Palm/Passion Sunday

      Explore Collection

    • Maundy Thursday

      Explore Collection

    • Good Friday

      Explore Collection

  • Easter Sunday

    Explore Collection

  • Eastertide

    Explore Collection

  • Ascension Day

    Explore Collection

  • Pentecost Sunday

    Explore Collection

  • Pentecost Season

    Explore Collection

  • Trinity Sunday

    Explore Collection

  • All Saints Day

    Explore Collection

  • Christ the King

    Explore Collection

By Worship Element
  • Call to Worship

    Explore Collection

  • Greeting

    Explore Collection

  • Opening Responses

    Explore Collection

  • Call to Confession

    Explore Collection

  • Prayer of Confession

    Explore Collection

  • Lament

    Explore Collection

  • Assurance of Pardon

    Explore Collection

  • Commitment to Holy Living

    Explore Collection

  • Prayers for Illumination

    Explore Collection

  • Reading of Scripture

    Explore Collection

  • Sermon/Message

    Explore Collection

  • Baptism

    Explore Collection

  • Creed and Confessions

    Explore Collection

  • Testimonies, Altar Calls, and Professions of Faith

    Explore Collection

  • Prayers of the People

    Explore Collection

  • Lord's Supper

    Explore Collection

  • Prayer of Praise or Thanksgiving

    Explore Collection

  • Sending

    Explore Collection

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Christian Year Advent
Christmas
Epiphany Sunday
Epiphany Season
Baptism of Our Lord
Transfiguration Sunday
Lent
Ash Wednesday
Holy Week
Palm/Passion Sunday
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
Eastertide
Ascension Day
Pentecost Sunday
Pentecost Season
Trinity Sunday
All Saints Day
Christ the King
Topics Aging
Beauty
Blessing
Children and Youth
Christian Year
Church History
Commissioning
Congregational Song
Creation
Culture
Disabilities
Discipleship/Faith Formation
Fasting
Funerals, Death and Dying
Gratitude
Hospitality
Intergenerational Worship
Justice
Leadership
Mental Health
Milestones
Mission
Movement, Gesture, and Dance
Multicultural Worship
New and Old Year
Ordination
Pastoral Care
Preaching
Preparation and Planning
Psalms and Psalmody
Reconciliation
Reformation
Reviews
Small Gatherings
Technology
Trinity
Weddings
Work and Worship
World Communion
Worship Education
Worship Element Call to Worship
Greeting
Opening Responses
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Lament
Assurance of Pardon
Commitment to Holy Living
Prayers for Illumination
Reading of Scripture
Sermon/Message
Baptism
Creed and Confessions
Testimonies, Altar Calls, and Professions of Faith
Prayers of the People
Lord's Supper
Prayer of Praise or Thanksgiving
Sending

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