Worship Resources
These resources are gathered from across the Web. Please note that web pages sometimes disappear or cease operation. To report a broken link, or to suggest a resource, please use the Contact Us form. We are especially looking for resources in languages other than English and that reflect the diverse cultural contexts of our region. Please note that all resources are provided for informational purposes only. Inclusion of a resource does not constitute endorsement by the Ministers Council of Metro Chicago, nor do we make any guarantees about the accuracy of information on any external link. You can find additional resources at the Ministers Council ABCUSA website.
Note: This is an incredibly rich resource, but it shuttered it 2013. It is no longer actively updated, and may disappear at any time. (last accessed December 5, 2017). (English)
Lilly Endowment-funded, curated search engine for preachers and worship planners. Searches for resources from a variety of places around the net -- Like Google, but for worship and preaching. (Mostly English, with some links to resources in other languages)
RCL and Narrative lectionary commentary and reflection from Luther Seminary. Limited material in Spanish (English and Spanish)
Biblical Words by Jay Wilcoxen
The Community Renewal Society hosts these Lectionary reflections by former University of Chicago faculty Jay Wilcoxen. For many years, these reflections were posted on the ABC Metro Chicago website and shared via eWind. (English)
Weekly music suggestions for the Revised Common Lectionary, including hymnal information. (English)
Lectionary-based blog with resources for including children in cross-generational congregtional worship, including ways to make scripture reading accessible to children, prayers and liturgies that engage worshipers of all ages, and more.(English)
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Library of resources for those planning worship. Most resources in English, but they have provided translations of some of their materials into other languages -- primarily Spanish and Korean. (Mostly English, some resources in Spanish and Korean)
Links to resources for study and worship for the Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary.(English)
Wild Goose Publications is part of the Iona Community, which is:
An ecumenical movement of men and women from different walks of life and different traditions in the Christian church
Committed to the gospel of Jesus Christ, and following where that leads, even into the unknown.
The administration of the Community
Work with young people a publishing house, Wild Goose Publications. Its association in the revitalizing of worship with the Wild Goose Resource Group