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Clerestory Notes features original musical and textual resources and reflections for worship planners, liturgists, and individuals, and is a gathering space for anyone interested in these things and in contemplating the intersections of worship, liturgy, faith, and culture.

Blessed Lent --
     We are nearing the end of the liturgical season of Lent.
     We often speak of our observance of the season of Lent
     as a journey. For Lent is not only a time of focus and
     reflection on the atoning and reconciling work of
      Christ. It is an invitation--even more, a calling--
     to walk in Christ's own footsteps, to take on His
     likeness, and to follow Him in His journey to the foot
     of the cross.

     For many, Lent has taken on the special characteristic
     and practice of spiritual discipline--a time of putting
     something off (a habit perhaps, an attitude, or an
     indulgence) in order to make time and room in our lives
     for those activities and attitudes that draw us closer to God
     and enable us to serve others. Durint Lent, in some ways
     more consciously than in other seasons, we seek to become
     ever more like Christ--in His devotion to the Father's will,
     in His acts of love and service, and also in His sufferings--
     that we may be increasingly formed into His image and
     filled with His heart and mind. 

Resources for the Seaon of Lent -- 
   
   Liturgies, reflections, readings, music suggestions,
       prayers, and more are here to aid in worship
      preparation, individual devotions, and contemplation
      as you embark on your Lenten journey.

    

We invite you to explore the various sections of the website, and to check back often. We are constantly adding new resources, reflections, and music.
 

 

The Music Room
Hymn settings, songs, sung liturgical texts, settings and compositions for special days and seasons in the Christian year, along with helpful commentary and suggestions about the texts, musical scores, usage, and performance tips.

 

The Liturgy Folio
Readings, litanies, and prayers related to and drawn from the revised common lectionary and situated within the season of the liturgical year, with music, song set and worship space suggestions.
 

The Resource Center
Study materials for individuals and groups, articles, worship service planning materials, creative suggestions and examples for seasonal and special services, and information on retreats, workshops, seminars and podcasts.

The Podcast Archive

Featured Audio Podcast

 

 

 Reflections
Commentaries and contemplations on the connections between living a life of worship and engaging the culture around us.