Upcoming Event
A Reformation Sunday worship service commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Accra Confession
October 27, 2024, 5:00 PM
Singing Our Way Through the Bible's Prayerbook
This article explores prayer and the book of Psalms.
December 10, 2010
The Role of Prayer in Public Worship
The prayers in a worship service constitute a very sacred time in which the corporate voice of God's people is lifted heavenward. Such efforts should never be done unthinkingly, and such prayers should never be written carelessly. Indeed, in some ways, corporate prayers require more thought than personal prayers because they must address the needs and concerns of many. Let there be careful forethought to the prayers we offer, regardless of whether we offer them extemporaneously or through written form.
October 26, 2010
Praying the Lord's Prayer During Advent
The Lord's Prayer is a prayer for all seasons. But it comes to us with particular pastoral urgency during Advent and Christmas.
October 22, 2010
Advent Prayer Based on the Lord's Prayer
Praying the Lord's Prayer during Advent and Christmas
October 22, 2010
Prayer for the Darfuri
Loving God, we cry out to you on behalf of the people of the Darfur region.
October 21, 2010
Confident Prayer (Philippians 1)
The relationship between Paul and the Philippian Christians is a model for all congregations. Paul and the Christians in Philippi recognized the deep work of God in each other, prayed passionately for each other, and fervently desired to see God-glorifying fruitfulness in each other.
October 19, 2010
Praying for Peace in the Middle East
Meeting Elias Chacour and other Holy Land Christians helps people pray differently for all who suffer in Palestine and Israel.
May 24, 2010
Psalms in Worship: God knows we need help praying
Discover why more congregations are following Christ's example of praying the Psalms in worship. A feature story exploring the use of the Psalms in Christian Worship.
July 24, 2009
Praying the Psalms
In our worship we enter into a dialogue between God and God’s people—a dialogue that neither begins with our entrance nor ends with our exit. More accurately we are joining in a conversation that started long before we ever showed up. Indeed, worship is a cosmic gathering in which we are privileged to participate.
March 1, 2009
Praying Around the Communion Table: Cultivating a Spirit of Thanksgiving
Discover ways that the prayer of thanksgiving at the Lord's Supper provides a shape and vocabulary to guide us in lives of gratitude as well as connect our practices in church with the actions in our daily lives.
January 1, 2009
Symposium 2009 - Jesus: Our Worship Leader
This seminar explored the wonderful truth that when we gather, our living Lord is present and active in our midst?empowering, perfecting and leading our worship. Behind all true worship, regardless of its form or style, is the present mediating ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ.
January 1, 2009
Prayer in the Life of a Third Millennium Monastery: What We're Learning
This session featured stories, prayers, and insights from the first year of the Stockbridge Boiler Room, a simple Christian community that practices a daily rhythm of prayer, study, and celebration while caring actively for the poor and the lost.
January 1, 2009