Christian Year

Weekday Chapel: The Wind of the Spirit

Because the first Pentecost was such a dramatic multi-sensory event, with surprising sights and sounds and experiences, we celebrated it in worship accompanied by visuals and sound effects.

May 12, 2011

Easter Resource Guide

This list of Eastertide resources—including art, music, drama, devotions, liturgies, books, and sermons for the "Great Fifty Days" from Easter Sunday to Pentecost—will help you plan worship to celebrate Jesus Christ’s resurrection.

April 5, 2011
Tenebrae: A Service of Shadows

The service of Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” or “shadows,” has been practiced by the church since medieval times. Once a service for the monastic community, Tenebrae later became an important part of the worship of the common folk during Holy Week. We join Christians of many generations throughout the world in using the liturgy of Tenebrae.

April 1, 2011

Coop's Column - He Ascended to Heaven

God’s Word declares that Jesus, his appointed task on earth having been finished, returned to his Father in heaven. Trusting that Word, Christians triumphantly confess the words in the Apostle’s Creed: “He ascended into heaven.”

March 11, 2011

Come What May: Integrating Baptismal Realities Alongside Other Ones - Marc Neleson (summary)

The summary of an article on thoughtful ways to integrate the calendar of the church with civic holidays, focusing particularly on the month of May.

March 10, 2011
Introduction to the Christian Year

We are creatures of time. Throughout the history of the church, Christians have in various ways attempted to put Christ at the center of their personal calendars.

March 10, 2011