Eastertide Resources from Reformed Worship

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. April 2026 Artwork: Supper at Emmaus | Zatletic   Christ has arisen, but the story continues as we await Christ’s ascension and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. During this season of celebration and anticipation, may Christ meet you on the journey and reveal himself in the breaking of bread as you stop and rest. INVITATION TO A CONVERSATION: You are invited to join Rev. Laura de Jong on Thursday, April 16, 2026, 2 PM (EDT) for an online conversation on the significance of Christ’s ascension and Pentecost through the lens of first fruits and the fruit of the Spirit. Sign up to receive the zoom link.    EQUIP ASCENSION | PENTECOST Grounded and Growing—Bearing Fruit Ten Services for Ascension, Pentecost, and the Fruit of the Spirit By Laura de Jong On Ascension Day or the following Sunday, we celebrate the reality that Christ has ascended into heaven, the first fruit. On Pentecost, those who are joined with Christ are given the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of the fullness of life to come, even as the Spirit causes us to bear the fruit of life and peace in ever increasing abundance. LEARN MORE   → EASTERTIDE | ASCENSION Made New—A Series from Easter to Ascension Seven Services on Balancing the Joy of Easter With Our Fallen World By Tom M. Trinidad How do we balance our joyful celebration of Christ’s resurrection with the enduring reality of our fallen world? The answer lies in the gospel we proclaim—a gospel of transformation. God takes what is and changes it to conform to his will. While this leads us to repent of former ways in the hope of future ones, it does not allow us to deny the former ways.  LEARN MORE  →   Want to be notified when new articles are posted?  Click to sign-up for notifications SIGN UP →   INSPIRE Featured from the Eastertide Collection Beyond Trumpets and Lilies LEARN MORE   → The Great Fifty Days LEARN MORE   → Our Living Guarantee LEARN MORE   → Practicing Easter LEARN MORE   → View the Full Collection: SEE COLLECTION  → Cultural Values in Ministry This online and asynchronous course equips worship planners and leaders of all types of ministries with practical tools for relating well to people from a variety of cultures. If you want to grow in self-awareness, humility, and practical skills for relating well across cultures, this course is for you. Understanding and respecting cultural differences is key to a healthy ministry. Registration is available now through April 16. The course will take place from Monday, April 20 to Friday, May 1, 2026.  MORE INFO  →     CONNECT Question of the Month Last month we asked: Does your church have any traditions around the celebration of Easter? If so, what are they? Here are some of your responses: Easter sunrise service Closing the Easter service with a walk-up choir singing the Hallelujah Chorus. The placing of flowers on the cross.  This Month’s Question: What is your practice around Ascension Day? 1. We have a special service on Ascension Day (Thursday). 2. We celebrate the following Sunday as Ascension Sunday. 3. We don’t celebrate Ascension Day.  A summary of the answers will appear in next month's newsletter. SUBMIT A RESPONSE  → Keep in Touch Submit a Resource Help us share the resources of the local church with the local church. RW depends on submissions from people like you.   MORE INFO  →   Reformed Worship Calvin Institute of Christian Worship 1855 Knollcrest Circle SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Copyright © 2026 Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. All rights reserved.   This email was sent to drvitus2.love@blogger.com. Click here to unsubscribe.