Step-by-step resources to help pastors and planners prepare inclusive, Spirit-led services each week.
Engaging tools for teaching children through stories, activities, and Scripture-based lessons.
Guides for small groups and adult learners that encourage reflection, conversation, and growth.
Tools to support inclusive worship through song, liturgy, and creative participation for all ages.
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Comprehensive collection of resources to guide your worship planning.
Access weekly scripture readings and plan your worship around the Revised Common Lectionary.
Find guidance and resources for leading meaningful Communion services.
Explore ways to encourage giving and service in your congregation.
Tools and tips to help you craft engaging, Spirit-led sermons.
Formation tools and resources tailored for children, families, and intergenerational groups.
Access weekly scripture readings and plan your worship around the Revised Common Lectionary.
Access weekly scripture readings and plan your worship around the Revised Common Lectionary.
Collection of faith and learning tools designed to inspire meaningful worship experiences.
Explore core beliefs and values guiding Community of Christ’s mission and worship.
Find insightful resources to enrich theological study and worship preparation.
Use practical tools to deepen your engagement with scripture and spiritual growth.
View the weekly scripture schedule for the current year, aligned with the Revised Common Lectionary.
What is Gathering Resources?
Gathering Resources, an official website of Herald House, the publishing arm of Community of Christ, offers accessible materials for worship planners, pastors, church school leaders, and small group facilitators to create inclusive, Spirit-led worship and lessons.
Are the resources free?
Many resources are freely accessible on this site. Some recommended books, curricula, and external materials are available for purchase through Herald House or partner publishers.
How do I contact someone if I need help?
For questions or support with worship and lesson resources, contact Community of Christ’s Formation Ministries by email at formationministries@cofchrist.org.
Do I need to be a member of Community of Christ to use these resources?
No membership is required. These resources, rooted in Community of Christ’s identity and mission, are available to anyone seeking support for worship, study, or spiritual formation and can be adapted for various Christian contexts.
Are there resources for children?
Yes, the Children and Families section, located under Teach in the main menu, offers lectionary-based children’s sermons, family-friendly worship templates, storytelling resources, the video series Jack and Jenn, and spiritual practices to nurture faith at home or in church settin
How can I use the Lectionary Calendar?
The Lectionary Calendar, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, provides weekly scriptures and themes from Advent through Ordinary Time for worship planning, sermon preparation, and personal study. To use it, visit the Lectionary Resources page . Select a date to view the corresponding scriptures and themes.