Reformed Worship

06/01/2026

Exciting announcement! Looking forward to welcoming Dr. David Latimore come July 1.

Experienced academic, church, and business leader Dr. David G. Latimore will guide CICW into its next chapter by expanding its ongoing work and partnerships in the study and practice of worship.

Read the press release: https://worship.calvin.edu/resources/articles/calvin-university-appoints-dr-david-latimore-executive-director-calvin-institute

05/14/2026

Today, forty days after Christ’s resurrection, we celebrate his ascension to heaven. The ascension of Christ marks when Jesus’ body ascended to the right hand of God the Father Almighty.

05/13/2026

Evergreen and theologically rich, RW provides timeless, biblically sound worship resources that honor Reformed traditions while remaining relevant for today’s church. Start searching today at ReformedWorship.org

05/12/2026

When the congregation of in Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario, celebrated two hundred years of Presbyterian presence in their area, they returned to their roots and used prayers of a 16th C. English Reformer in their worship. Their minister, Daniel Scott, shared the prayers of adoration, confession, illumination, and intercession written by John Bradford with some updating and abridging, as well as an introduction to Bradford himself.

See how you might be able to use these prayers in your church context: https://reformedworship.org/resource/john-bradford-16th-c-reformer-prayers-john-bradford?_gl=1*t4awnf*_ga*OTg1NjcxMjkyLjE3NzAwNDAyMDA.*_ga_TG6GZNZKMQ*czE3Nzc5OTI1NjQkbzQ4JGcxJHQxNzc3OTk4MDE5JGoxOSRsMCRoMA..

05/07/2026

Reformed Worship (RW) is dedicated to connecting, equipping, and inspiring worship leaders, pastors, musicians, and worshiping communities around the world through the sharing of proven practices, thoughtful articles, imaginative resources, and collaborative learning, all rooted in the Reformed/Presbyterian tradition.

Start searching for worship resources or submit a resource to share at reformedworship.org

05/05/2026

Looking for a fresh prayer of confession and assurance? Reformed Worship is grateful to serve as a platform which shares resources created by the church, for the church. This resource from Hilary Ritchie, minister for worship and the arts at Hope Church Richfield, was written a few years ago, but offers a beautifully grounded set of prayers rooted in the fruits of the Spirit that will never be outdated.

Read the prayer of confession and prayer of assurance: https://reformedworship.org/resource/confession-and-assurance-fruit-spirit

Have a resource to share with the broader church? Submit it here: https://reformedworship.org/submitting-resource

Resources for planning and leading worship

04/10/2026

"Leading Worship for Workers" is a great resource for worship planners and leaders looking to bring more of their congregation's day-to-day experiences into Sunday worship. See the link below for CICW's new conversation with Katie Ritsema Roelofs on the heart and impact of this handbook.

If you are interested in more resources about planning worship for workers, see this article from Katie on Reformed Worship called "Songs for Work and Worship"

https://reformedworship.org/resource/songs-work-and-worship

Even though work takes up so much of our lives, most church services rarely talk about it. No matter the vocation or calling, worker, student, parent, or retiree, "Leading Worship for Workers" gives practical ideas to help churches connect Sunday worship to the everyday work lives of their people.

"We briefly lay out the theology of work and explain how to audit your congregation’s worship practices and main vocations. Our book’s heart and soul invites pastors and worship leaders to experience worship through a worker’s eyes."

Even though work takes up so much of our lives, it is rarely talked about in Sunday worship. Yet every vocation, whether as a worker, student, parent, or retiree, shapes how we live out our faith every day.

"Leading Worship for Workers" gives practical ideas to help churches connect Sunday worship to the everyday work lives of their people.

"We briefly lay out the theology of work and explain how to audit your congregation’s worship practices and main vocations. Our book’s heart and soul invites pastors and worship leaders to experience worship through a worker’s eyes."

In this new conversation, author Kathryn Roelofs shares more about the book's intent and impact. Visit worship.calvin.edu or click the link on our profile 🔗

04/09/2026

Resurrection Sunday is not the end of the story. From Easter to Ascension, the church enters the 50 days of Eastertide, a season of living into the hope and new life of Christ’s resurrection!

This resource offers a guide for worship planners and leaders for each of the seven Sundays of Eastertide, helping your community continue to proclaim and embody the good news.

Explore the series at reformedworship.org or click the link in our bio!

04/06/2026

He is risen indeed!

03/17/2026

Lord, our Creator,
you made us in your own image and invited us into your presence,
but we rejected your call and desired to be made in our own image.
Together we confess we ignore your voice in our lives,
and are unwilling to walk the difficult path of righteousness.
Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

Read the full prayer of confession in response to Genesis:

Resources for planning and leading worship