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3 Songs of Petition / 3 Cantos de petición

Carlos Colón demonstrates and talks about three songs of petition, as part of the series "Songs from the hymnal / Cantos del himnario Santo, Santo, Santo / Holy, Holy, Holy.'"

June 15, 2020 | 2 min video
Words to the Church from Another Time of Pandemic and Racism

The Rev. Francis Grimké’s thoughts from over a century ago are just as relevant during our current COVID-19 crisis and ongoing pleas for racial justice.

June 15, 2020
Preparing to Reopen Churches for Worship during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic means churches planning to reopen will have to consider not just how to keep congregants safe, but also how to make them feel welcome. Consider these thoughtful recommendations from Yvette Lau, a pastoral musician, scholar, and teacher serving in Hong Kong.

June 15, 2020

Ministerio cristiano en tiempos del COVID-19: cursos en línea en español

Este próximo verano, con el auspicio del Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, el Seminario Calvin estará ofreciendo 3 cursos en línea en español, especialmente diseñados para responder a la crisis generada por la actual pandemia.

June 6, 2020 | 1 min read
Anta Antheemon (You Are a Great God)

Anta Atheemon is sung by Christians throughout the Middle East and the Arabic speaking world. Composer Ziad Samuel Srouji was born in Haifa, Galilee, lived his childhood in Lebanon and moved to the United States during the civil war in Lebanon. He is currently pastor of the Gate International Church in California.

June 4, 2020 | 3 min video
3 Songs of Testimony / 3 Cantos de Testimonio

Carlos Colón demonstrates and talks about three songs of testimony, as part of the series "Songs from the hymnal / Cantos del himnario Santo, Santo, Santo / Holy, Holy, Holy.'"

June 2, 2020 | 4 min video

Worship Resources for Pregnancy Loss and Infertility

Many church members stay silent about miscarriages and other common reproductive losses. Yet Christian traditions contain many helpful books and worship resources to aid those who have experienced reproductive loss. Your church can start with these resources to engage this issue more directly and care for those who mourn.

June 2, 2020
Church Responses to Infertility, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy Loss

After decades of silence, church leaders and congregations have begun accompanying people who mourn losing children before or soon after birth or letting go of dreams to form a family.

June 2, 2020

3 Ancient Prayers / 3 Oraciones antiguas

Carlos Colón demonstrates and talks about three ancient prayers, as part of the series "Songs from the hymnal / Cantos del himnario Santo, Santo, Santo / Holy, Holy, Holy.'"

May 27, 2020 | 2 min video
Universal Design and Responsive Design

Barbara J. Newman, Director of Church Services at All Belong and one of CICW's program affiliates, shares a definition of Universal and Responsive Designs.

May 22, 2020 | 4 min video
3 Songs of Celebration / 3 Canciones de celebración

Carlos Colón demonstrates and talks about three songs of celebration, as part of the series "Songs from the hymnal / Cantos del himnario Santo, Santo, Santo / Holy, Holy, Holy.'"

May 20, 2020 | 2 min video