A Snapshot of Illness, Pain, and Healing in Early Christianity
How did early Christians understand their illness and pain in their Greco-Roman context?
Contextual Stories from Hispanic Worshiping Communities
Pastors of three Hispanic churches will share what they learned from experiences implementing congregational projects related to the development of new understandings and practices of worship and preaching.
Culturally Responsive, Trauma-Informed Worship
In today’s diverse and interconnected world, understanding and addressing trauma through a culturally responsive lens is essential for creating inclusive and healing worship experiences.
Why Confronting What Divides Us Is a Gospel Issue
This workshop will examine why corporate gathering and worship as the church require us to address potentially polarizing issues.
Cultivating the Creative Life
What is creativity, and why do we still need to talk about it? Join Sandra McCracken in a conversation on faith, imagination, and creativity.
Preaching and Soul Care (For Preachers and Their Hearers)
In a world generically “spiritual,” how does a preacher tend to the highest calling of the pastoral life: the tending of souls?
Singing Bilingual Psalms from Passion Week through Ascension Day
A conversation with Tony Alonso.
Women in the Parables: Unveiling Their Influence and Impact in Jesus’ Teachings
Explore the sometimes overlooked but vital roles women play in the parables of Jesus.
Women and the Gender of God
At the intersection of theology and anthropology, this session will investigate the impact of the language Christians use for God.
We Are All Here: Worship and the Common Work of Suicide Prevention
Suicide is a deeply personal and all-too-present reality in Christian congregations.
Living Under Water: Baptism as a Way of Life
Baptism is often contentious. It breeds arguments and division, splitting congregations and families.
Morning Prayer with Nate Glasper and the 7:9 Project
Nate Glasper and the 7:9 Project, a multicultural group of Calvin University students, lead a time of morning song and prayer firmly grounded in scripture. Inspired by the vision of Revelation 7:9, this gathering reflects the beauty of “every nation, tribe, people, and language standing before the throne and before the Lamb.”