Tag: liturgy
Should Christians Make the Sign of the Cross?
How should Christians think about the sign of the cross?
Call to Worship Examples
Our church begins each service with a call to worship (read responsively), followed by a Psalm reading. Occasionally, the Psalm is the call to...
Lent: Preparation for Easter
This article is part of a series titled "Keeping Time With God: The Christian Year."
March 2, 2022, ASH WEDNESDAY: The first day of Lent,...
Historic Christian Worship Today, Part 1: The Service of the Word
Some time ago, I was preparing materials about Christian worship for a class, and I had a brainstorm. I would get the liturgies of...
A Graveside Service Ritual
Admonition (adapted from Prudentius, Hymn 10)
To none is it given to behold the celestial kingdom until one has borne earth’s affliction. For this reason,...
An Introduction to the Church Calendar
The liturgical calendar may seem confusing at first, but it’s simple once you understand the logic.
Resources for Celebrating Advent as a Family
See also: Resources for Celebrating Advent as a Church.
The Season
Advent, which means “Coming,” is the first season of the Church Year, and always begins...