Reformed Worship News: Prepping for the Next Season

August marks the time when we start thinking about the coming church season.

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. BRINGING YOU RELEVANT INSPIRATION, RIGHT FOR THIS MOMENT August 2025      August marks the time when we start thinking about the coming church season. For many in Canada and the United States, it is also when students return to the classroom. This newsletter points to resources to support planning for this season, including resources for Labor Day and the Season of Creation (Sept. 1–Oct. 4). Some of you may already be thinking about Advent and Christmas planning. We haven't forgotten about you! A whole new set of resources for Advent and Christmas will be unveiled in the next month.   Don't forget to scroll down to find the link to this month's question: What is the biggest challenge you face as a worship leader/pastor? You'll also find the results from last month's question: If there was one worship hymn/song you had to listen to on repeat, what would it be?   Looking for resources not highlighted in this issue? Use the search function at ReformedWorship.org and search by scripture passage or topic. Check the website often—we are adding several resources each week! Rev. Joyce Borger  contact@ReformedWorship.org   FEATURE Work and Worship A Seven-Week Series By Moses Kang and Stephanie VanRooyen How might we link our communal worship with the rest of the week? How might we learn to offer whatever occupies our time during the week to God as a fragrant offering? How might our work be a form of worship? These questions are explored in this seven-week series filled with creative suggestions.   READ MORE   NEW RESOURCES Resources for Psalm 23 Prayers and Blessing by Diane Dykgraaf These resources include a general prayer, a prayer for those dying, a blessing, and a version of Psalm 23 for kids. READ MORE Prayer is Not a Transition Wisdom for Worship Leaders by Chris Walker God initiates worship. But we know worship is a dialogue in which God allows and even desires our response. Prayer—whether spoken, silent, or set to music—is our part of that dialogue. READ MORE   HIGHLIGHTS The People Had a Mind to Work: A Service for the Sunday Before Labor Day Prayers of the People for the Work of the People Growing in Grace: A Four-Week Series with Commissioning for the Beginning of the Church Education Season Blessing the Children: A Blessing Adaptable for Church, Home, or School Settings Resources for the Season of Creation Lectionary Resources from Reformed Worship: Year C   QUESTION OF THE MONTH This Month's Question What is the biggest challenge you face as a worship leader/pastor? A summary of the answers will appear in next month's newsletter. SUBMIT A RESPONSE   Last Month's Question If there was one worship hymn/song you had to listen to on repeat, what would it be?  The clear winner was "Be Thou My Vision." The complete list of responses can be found here.    CALVIN INSTITUTE OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP   Reformed Worship Calvin Institute of Christian Worship 1855 Knollcrest Circle SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4402 US    Copyright © 2025 Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. All rights reserved.     Visit our website to view our award-winning quarterly worship journal  616-526-6088 | info@reformedworship.org You are receiving Reformed Worship updates because you are a current or past subscriber to our print magazine, signed up on the website, or asked to be subscribed to the mailing list.    This email was sent to drvitus2.love@blogger.com. Click here to unsubscribe.