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This list of Lenten art, music, devotions, liturgies, books, and sermons will help you plan worship for Lent and includes resources for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday.
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Directing a gospel choir can help singers express their own culture or learn from other cultures. Nate Glasper shares tips for helping gospel choir members grow through mentorship and skillful directing so that they live a lifestyle of worship.
As part of the Dwelling in the Psalms year, the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship has provided resources to support Psalm festivals around Canada and the United States. These events are open to the public and many will be livestreamed.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — At Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal M.I. Riveras de Cupey, a new movement of lay formation and empowerment is taking root. The congregation has developed a ministry and preaching school designed to train leaders who, because of financial or academic barriers, have never had access to formal seminary education.
Reading the Bible closely raises questions shaped by our race, class, gender, culture, and more. Recognizing how culture—including White culture—influences interpretation helps us learn from others and see our own blind spots.
Amy Peeler is part of a movement calling us to bring our whole selves to scripture. As a white woman, her perspective offers insight while also urging her to learn from others. She reminds us that both the wounds and the gifts of our identities shape how we read and find comfort in God’s word.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Iglesia Bautista de Metrópolis has experienced a significant transformation in recent months in its preaching and worship life thanks to a six-month revitalization program. The initiative not only strengthened the congregation’s spirituality, but created opportunities for training, nurtured new talents, and fostered a deeper sense of belonging within the faith community.
La Iglesia Bautista de Metrópolis, localizada en Carolina, Puerto Rico, ha experimentado en los últimos meses una transformación significativa en sus áreas de predicación y adoración. La iniciativa fortaleció la espiritualidad de la congregación, permitió desarrollar talleres, descubrir nuevos talentos y fomentar un profundo sentido de pertenencia en la comunidad de fe.
El documento analiza la importancia del canto de Isaías dentro del calendario litúrgico cristiano, enfocándose en la temporada de Epifanía y el bautismo de Jesús a través del canto de Isaías 42. Se destaca el mensaje del siervo del Señor, quien es sostenido y elegido por Dios para llevar justicia a las naciones, mostrando humildad y compasión hacia los más vulnerables.
Sociologist Jonathan Calvillo researches how hip-hop gives Christians in and beyond the church agency to deal with real-life issues and shape their faith and spirituality.
Esta reflexión aborda la importancia de los salmos en el calendario litúrgico cristiano, enfocándose en la Epifanía bajo la perspectiva del rey humilde que es adorado por sabios de oriente. Se destaca el Salmo 72, atribuido a Salomón, que enfatiza la justicia, rectitud y el bienestar que el rey debe procurar para su pueblo, especialmente hacia los pobres, reflejando el ideal de un liderazgo justo y compasivo.
Sociologist Jonathan Calvillo grew up in Latinx Pentecostal churches where church leaders made room for young Christians to express themselves through hip-hop. His life experiences and research explore what churches can learn from hip-hop creatives.
