Worship Weblog

Opening Worship at the Uniting General Council

Posted by Nathan Bierma

June 18th, 2010

Opening worship is underway at the Uniting General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches.

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Prayer on Father’s Day

Posted by Nathan Bierma

June 16th, 2010

This Father’s Day, we are reminded that you reveal yourself to us in your Word
as Abba, Father.
You are not just our ruler, but our parent.
Not just our creator, but our nurturer.

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Web Highlighter – June 15, 2010

Posted by Nathan Bierma

June 15th, 2010

We are excited to witness the historic Uniting General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches at Calvin College over the next two weeks. Delegates from over 40 countries will gather for worship, fellowship, and council proceedings.

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Live Video from the Uniting General Council

Posted by Nathan Bierma

June 15th, 2010

All are invited to attend or view this festive communion service, joining more than 1000 delegates and guests from around the world that are meeting on the campus of Calvin College in celebration of the birth of the World Communion of Reformed Churches. The video will be streamed live below.

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Uniting General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches, June 18-28, 2010

Posted by Nathan Bierma

June 15th, 2010

The World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) and the Reformed Ecumenical Council (REC) are uniting to form a new body representing more than 80 million Reformed Christians worldwide. This united body will be called the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC). The historic Uniting General Council (UGC) that launches this new Reformed organization will be held at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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June 14th, 2010

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“Should We Always Back Israel?”

Posted by Joan Huyser-Honig

June 8th, 2010

“Should We Always Back Israel?” That’s the title of a Christianity Today roundup of various Christian reactions to the recent Gaza aid flotilla fracas. The situation cries out for prayer. Yet the more you read about who was killed or injured and why, the more complex the issues become. You can use a brief story, [...]

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Reflections from ‘Church by the Bridge’ in Australia

Posted by Nathan Bierma

June 2nd, 2010

From former CICW student assistant Kim Webster, who now lives and worships in Australia:

One of the most common questions I’ve gotten asked is about the differences I see between American churches and Australian churches. I must qualify immediately that, while my knowledge of American churches is vast and reasonably varied, my knowledge of Australian churches is based almost entirely on mine.

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Web Highlighter – June 1, 2010

Posted by Nathan Bierma

June 1st, 2010

The Spirit gathers us to worship God
and builds us up in faith, hope, and love
so that we may go into the world to proclaim the gospel
and work for justice and peace.
Let us worship God together.

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Test Your Bible Literacy

Posted by Joan Huyser-Honig

May 26th, 2010

“What lesson from the life of Jonah did Jesus talk about?” That’s the first question in a Bible literacy quiz included in Collin Hansen’s Christianity Today article “Why Johnny Can’t Read the Bible.”  You can help your congregation soak in Scripture by worship practices such as memorizing together and public reading.

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