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Explore the art of building a bridge back to the world of the Bible and then bringing the drama back to our generation
This short video outlines the four main themes of the Nairobi Statement on Worship and Culture developed by the Lutheran World Federation. The video also touches on three meanings of the term "worship."
First plenary address from a conference on the meaning of the Ascension.
Breakout session by Laura Smit from With a Shout, a day-long conference held in 2006 exploring the meaning of the Ascension culminated in a community worship service at Woodlawn CRC.
Third Plenary by Stephen Davis from With a Shout, a day-long conference held in 2006 exploring the meaning of the Ascension culminated in a community worship service at Woodlawn CRC.
Sermon by Scott Dawson from the community-wide worship from With a Shout, a day-long conference held in 2006 exploring the meaning of the Ascension culminated in a community worship service at Woodlawn CRC.
Breakout session by Gerrit Scott Dawson from With a Shout, a day-long conference held in 2006 exploring the meaning of the Ascension culminated in a community worship service at Woodlawn CRC.
Kenneth E. Bailey and Christine Pohl will help participants to understand themes from the Sermon and to consider their power and beauty for preaching, teaching, and life in Christian community. Hosted by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.
Dance can be used to highlight any of the liturgical seasons. These videos highlight the many uses of liturgical dance.
Abounding in Steadfast Love, Psalm 103, was part of the Calvin Symposium on Worship 2012. This service was a celebration of word and sacrament with Thomas G. Long, Martha Moore-Keish, and Stanley Mast.
A plenary address presented by N.T. Wright at the 2012 Calvin Symposium on Worship.
The Lord Is My Shepherd: A Celebration of Psalm 23 was a vesper service at the 2012 Calvin Symposium on Worship, led by hymn-writer Rev. John Bell.
