Past Events

The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, the Calvin Prison Initiative, and the Calvin College Music Department invite you to a lecture given by Dr. Mary Cohen. Dr. Cohen is an expert in the field of arts in prisons and leads a ground-breaking ensemble in Iowa City called the Oakdale Community Choir that combines inmates with volunteers who make music together.

2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship

Grand Rapids, Michigan | January 24, 2019

From Thu. January 24 to Sat. January 26, 2019

The annual Calvin Symposium on Worship is sponsored by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and the Center for Excellence in Preaching. About 1500 participants gather from across North America and beyond for this conference.

MLK Day 2019: A Stone of Hope

Grand Rapids, Michigan | January 21, 2019

Mon. January 21, 2019 from 6:30PM to 8:30PM (EST)

A gathering to celebrate the work and words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Disability and Social Structures

Grand Rapids, Michigan | January 17, 2019

Thu. January 17, 2019 from 11:00AM to 5:00PM (EST)

A public conference at Calvin College

From Gracious Gift to Fearful Decision

Grand Rapids, Michigan | January 7, 2019

Mon. January 7, 2019 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM (EST)

A presentation on the trajectory of John Calvin's theology and practice of the Lord's Supper in Dutch Reformed churches

A Conversation with Josh Garrels

Grand Rapids, Michigan | December 7, 2018

Fri. December 7, 2018 from 10:30PM to 11:00PM (EST)

Join the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship for a conversation with songwriter Josh Garrels about creativity, worship, and spirituality in music.

Lessons & Carols "Reconciling All Things"

Michigan | December 2, 2018

Sun. December 2, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM (EST)

A service of lessons and carols inspired by the vision of Colossians 1:20 that through Jesus, God is reconciling to himself all things on earth and in heaven.

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Conversation with Nicholas Wolterstorff and James K. A. Smith

Grand Rapids, Michigan | November 12, 2018

Mon. November 12, 2018 from 7:00PM to 8:30PM (EST)

Join the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship for a conversation between Nicholas Wolterstorff and James K. A. Smith.

Renovate Church in Bothell, Washington

Bothell, Washington | October 23, 2018

From Tue. October 23 at 7:30PM to Wed. October 24, 2018 at 12:00PM (EDT)

A two day training opportunity on creating a space for all abilities.

Renovate Church in Lynden, Washington

Lynden, Washington | October 22, 2018

From Mon. October 22 at 7:30PM to Tue. October 23, 2018 at 12:00PM (EDT)

A two day training opportunity on creating a space for all abilities.

Stories of Songs from Santo, santo, santo / Holy, Holy, Holy

Grand Rapids, Michigan | October 15, 2018

Mon. October 15, 2018 from 9:00PM to 10:30PM (EDT)

You are invited to a presentation led by Bob Batastini who is a retired vice president and senior editor of GIA Publications, Inc. in Chicago, and Emily Brink, Norma deWaal Malefyt, Chan Jang, and Becky Snippe who are on the staff of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship.

11am Film Screening and Discussion

Grand Rapids, Michigan | October 11, 2018

Thu. October 11, 2018 from 8:00PM to 10:00PM (EDT)

Come view the film ‘11am: Hope for America’s Most Segregated Hour’ and participate in a moderated discussion.

Pearls, Promises, and Potholes: A Traffic Report from the Intersections of Faith, Ministry, Theology, and Disability

Grand Rapids, Michigan | September 27, 2018

Thu. September 27, 2018 from 4:30PM to 5:30PM (EDT)

Come for a presentation and discussion on new resources, promising practices, and problem areas in the rapidly growing movements and initiatives to include people with disabilities and their families in faith communities and in ministry and theological training.

Racial Injury and Trauma: Redeeming the Christian Story and the Democratic Experiment

Grand Rapids, Michigan | July 11, 2018

Wed. July 11, 2018 from 8:00PM to 9:30PM (EDT)

Join this conversation between Danjuma Gibson, associate professor of pastoral care at Calvin Theological Seminary, and Christina Edmondson, dean of intercultural student development at Calvin College

Theology, Race, and the Practice of Christian Ministry

Grand Rapids, Michigan | July 9, 2018

From Mon. July 9 to Fri. July 13, 2018

Race is a reality that profoundly affects congregational life throughout the United States, and there is a growing desire among Christian leaders to develop a better understanding of this complex topic.

Nurturing Vital Worship: A Day of Learning and Worshiping Together

Grand Rapids, Michigan | June 20, 2018

Wed. June 20, 2018 from 1:30PM to 9:30PM (EDT)

The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship invites you to Calvin College for a day of exploration and worship designed to encourage and equip all those who plan and lead worship with wisdom from CICW staff and affiliates and gleanings from 32 grant-funded congregational renewal projects, culminating in an inspiring worship service in the Calvin Chapel. This event is free to the public but please register.