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2027 Calvin Symposium on Worship
The Calvin Symposium on Worship is a conference for worshipers, pastors, artists, musicians, scholars, students, ministry leaders, and more. As an ecumenical gathering, the Symposium creates space for Christians to worship, learn, and connect with people from many cultures, contexts, and Christian traditions from across the country and around the world.
The Joe R. Engle Organ Concert and Psalm Festival will feature a wide range of repertoire drawn from the book of Psalms including a commissioned choral anthem based on Psalm 46 and composed by Eurydice Osterman entitled “Be Still and Know That I Am God.” Evelyn Simpson-Curenton will improvise an organ work based on Psalm 116, “I Love the Lord.” Organists Eric Wall and Ahreum Han Congdon will present organ works exploring the depth and breadth of the Psalter. And guest conductor, Brandon Boyd, will lead the Seminary Chapel Choir and audience in singing.
An application-based summer seminar directed by Carmen Joy Imes.
An application-based summer seminar directed by Robert Chao Romero.
An application-based summer seminar directed by Mark Glanville.
Organist André Knevel, of Ontario, will present a recital featuring improvisations and variations on Genevan psalm tunes by Dutch composers from the 19th century to the present. This event is offered in conjunction with the American Guild of Organists Grand Rapids chapter and is co-sponsored by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship in celebration of Calvin University’s 150th anniversary.
The human experience is characterized by seasons of lament, seasons of joy, and everything in between. But scripture reminds us that God is with us in all circumstances and in every season.
