The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship is providing support to worshiping communities to host Hymnfests. The purpose of this program is to promote singing the whole story of God and God’s people through vibrant congregational song and participation of all ages through a new resource: Lift Up Your Hearts.
Lift Up Your Hearts outlines the whole redemption history arc in two ways. The first section follows the biblical narrative from creation to new creation, including Christ’s life and the Christian year. The second section follows the order of worship, from God calling us to worship through God blessing and sending us out.
This hymn festival will be held at Oak Chapel United Methodist Church in Wooster, OH. Robin Knowles Wallace, worship professor from Methodist Theological School in Ohio will be participating in the service. Rev. Kathy Smith from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship will also be participating. She is presenting a workshop on Saturday with the topic of "Dealing with Change in Worship."