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Worship

What are the origins of cathedrals and chapels?

By Samuel L. Boyd
Cathedrals and chapels have played vital roles in the development of Christian culture. As a scholar of the Bible, Judaism and Christianity, I have come to learn the historic… read more

January 10, 2021: Baptism of the Lord

By Mary J. Scifres
Color: White Scripture Readings: Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11 Theme Ideas The power of speech flows through each of today’s readings. God speaks and… read more

January 3, 2021: Epiphany of the Lord

By Joanne Carlson Brown
Color: White Scripture Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 Theme Ideas In the Northern Hemisphere, we are experiencing the darkness of… read more

January 1, 2021: New Year's Day

By Joanne Carlson Brown
Color: White Scripture Readings: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Psalm 8; Revelation 21:1-6a; Matthew 25:31-46 Theme Ideas This is a time of new beginnings—a time to reflect on the… read more

Churchgoers aren’t able to lift every voice and sing during the pandemic – here’s why that matters

By Donna M. Cox
Because of COVID-19, churches no longer reverberate with song; hymnals are neatly stacked and projection screens blank. Even as church leaders plan for reopening, scientists warn… read more

Are religious communities reviving the revival? In the U.S., outdoor worship has a long tradition

By Jeffrey Wheatley
Religious communities have been forced to find alternative ways to worship together during the coronavirus pandemic. For some that has meant going online, but others have turned… read more
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