Upcoming Event
A Reformation Sunday worship service commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Accra Confession
October 27, 2024, 5:00 PM
Neal Plantinga on His “God Go Before You” Blessing
Cornelius “Neal” Plantinga Jr, president emeritus of Calvin Theological Seminary, often gives a specific benediction that blesses worshipers.
August 22, 2011
The Psalm Project: Reworking Genevan psalms for a new generation
The best way to learn the Psalms is to sing them, which is why a group of Dutch musicians is mining their "Genevan Psalter" heritage to create arrangements that appeal to today's worshipers.
July 5, 2011
Songs for Pentecost & the Holy Spirit
A list of songs to use during Pentecost or sermons on the Holy Spirit
May 12, 2011
Songs for Easter
A list of songs to shape the Easter season.
April 14, 2011
Your Song Menu
Whether you are eating in or dining out, a menu is desirable. When you are ordering your songs for worship a menu is no less valuable. In this workshop we looked through various menus for songs, check our song diet, and found out how to order the best for our worship gatherings.
March 10, 2011
Songs for Lent
A list of songs to shape Lent. These songs range from prayers of confession to cries of lament to expressions of trust and praise for God’s grace.
March 4, 2011
Symposium 2011 - Hymnfest: Seasons of Praise
Hymn Fest: “Seasons of Praise,” presented at the Calvin Symposium on Worship 2011
January 28, 2011
The Story Behind the Song
How to encourage faith nurture in your congregation’s worship.
December 14, 2010
Songs of Justice
An article with songs that describe justice.
December 10, 2010
Step Up and Take Charge
In this article Bob Langlois addresses that critical period of time before the worship service: the sound check. This can often be a frustrating time with too many leaders and not enough followers, and it can turn pretty ugly if someone doesn’t take charge. Langlois suggests that that person needs to be the sound engineer. —JB
December 8, 2010
Songwriters Tell Their Stories: Kids in costume introduce a service of songs
Several well-known hymn writers “reappeared” recently for one hour in Bloomington, Minnesota. They were our guests at a hymn festival that was planned to build appreciation for the hymnody of the church among our children—and adults.
November 19, 2010
Four Principles for Vocalists Leading Congregational Singing
Tips for leading congregational singing.
November 8, 2010