Worship Ideas
- Gathering Lectionary for Pentecost 2, September 10-November 26, 2023 (846.94 KB) (Word): Includes suggested readings, hymns, worship sparks, children's time ideas, sermon starters, etc.
- God Reforms Us (26.87 KB) (Word): A service for Reformation Sunday
Related Material
- Bulletin Insert ‒ Reformation: 501 Years and Counting (195.62 KB) (PDF): October 28, 2018, is the 501st anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. This bulletin insert celebrates John Calvin's role in the Reformation and in the church we are today.
- Bulletin Insert: 500th Anniversary of the Reformation (149.3 KB) (PDF): On October 31, 2017, we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. What would YOU reform in the church today?
Worship Blog
What Makes Us Protestant: Why Just Two Sacraments?
October 31, 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, an important date in the history of the United Church and for Reformed Churches around the world. To commemorate the occasion, we are publishing a series of blog posts by Trisha Elliott on "What Makes Us Protestant… Read more
What Makes Us Protestant: To Sign or Not to Sign?
Most of the reformers left it up to individual Christians to decide whether signing was an appropriate expression of faith, but there were some who condemned it as a form of idolatry. Gradually, it fell out of favour with the majority of Protestants.
What Makes Us Protestant: Lift High the Cross?
Reformers disagreed about whether to reject or use the crucifix, to adopt an unadorned cross, or to discard the symbol altogether. Most Protestant churches today tend to be less ornate—a direct reflection of the Reformation call to integrity.
What Makes Us Protestant: What about Mary?
For the first thousand years of Christianity, and particularly since the Council of Ephesus in 431, Mary has held a special place in Christian faith. But for just as long, there has been debate about how “special” that place ought to be.
What Makes Us Protestant: Teachings That Matter
October 31, 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, an important date in the history of the United Church and for Reformed Churches around the world. To commemorate the occasion, we are publishing a series of blog posts by Trisha Elliott on "What Makes Us Protestant… Read more
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