Church Resources: Worship Design

Creating worship elements is a kind of leadership many people don't think about, but you and we know this work/play is essential.

These resources are to give courage to your process.

 

Blue Christmas Resource

Some Assembly Required - Blue Christmas Design Workshop

Christmastime is not easy for some of us anyway, but in 2020? Come ON. It would be good to acknowledge the reality of heartbreak amid the high, glittery expectations of Christmas joy.

This is a recording of a workshop held on November 19, 2020 on Zoom. Watch to experience the distinctions between a Blue Christmas service and a Winter Solstice/Longest Night service, and to hear about a variety of resources that will help you think through and plan what your community needs this year.

Absolutely amazing, life-giving. Perhaps the richest hour I’ve ever attended!!!!
— Some Assembly Required Participant

Also available below is the resource list referenced in the video which includes a planning checklist and a list of psalms, poems, hymns, chants, songs, and other links.

 
 

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