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We’ll hear wisdom from the experiences in Australia of engaging a colonialist Christian history and develop a vision for how Christians in every continent can better work together to learn from each other and grow together in Christ. Article | November 02, 2022 Preaching as a Communal Practice It is tempting to think of sermons as a solo “performance”—something a preacher prepares in isolation. What if we changed our vision to think of preaching as a communal activity from start to finish? How does a congregation shape a sermon as it is being preached? How can preachers intentionally engage the congregation as they prepare sermons and when they discuss or reflect on sermons after worship? We’ll discuss proven practices and try to imagine some new possibilities too. Article | November 02, 2022 Pouring Forth Speech: The Webb Telescope and God's Glory Theologian John Stek called the physical creation "the glory robe of God." John Calvin liked to observe that it is our privilege to live in the “glory theater” of God's creation and that the reason God made human beings to stand upright is so we could better lift up our eyes to see the stars above. In the last year more of the universe's glory has been revealed by the stunning images emerging from the new James Webb Space Telescope. Few people can help us appreciate these new glimpses into God's creation better than astronomer Deborah Haarsma. In this session, Dr. Haarsma and Scott Hoezee will discuss what new facets of our Creator God's work have been revealed by the Webb Telescope’s images. Article | November 02, 2022 Refugia Faith: Adapting Christian Faith and Practice for a Climate-Stressed Planet As climate change becomes a more obvious reality, especially for our neighbors in vulnerable communities, how can faith communities respond to the urgent moral call to heal the earth? What might our vocation as earth-healers mean for formation and worship practices? In this session, Debra Rienstra explores the biological concept of refugia—places where life endures in a crisis—and applies this to cultural and spiritual life as well. By exploring seven “transformations,” we will consider practical ways to adapt patterns of worship and life in Christian community. Article | November 02, 2022 Exploring Excellence and Performance in Worship Some say that worship is not a performance, yet we ask musicians trained in performance to participate in leading worship all the time. Some say that the quality of the music used in a worship service is not important because “God can use anything,” but others say striving for excellence in our corporate worship is crucial. In this workshop, we’ll explore the concepts of performance, excellence, and perfectionism in the context of corporate worship and try to find an appropriate landing place where these elements can coexist in healthy tension. Article | November 02, 2022 The Practice of Lament A panel of Calvin Seminary faculty with a variety of research and ministry experiences will reflect on the practice of lament. What are the different faces of lament? What is the goal of lament? How can pastoral leaders facilitate lament? What does lament reveal about the nature of God and what it means to be human? Those attending the panel will also be able to raise questions and join the discussion. Article | November 02, 2022 Guitar Technique for Playing in Worship Explore a jazz and classical guitarist's techniques for playing in worship. Jason Werkema will demonstrate left- and right-hand exercises, fretboard memorization, expanded chord voicings, fingerstyle technique, and much more! Article | November 02, 2022 The Architecture of Prayer: A Survey of Contemporary Church Design A gallery walk with architect Amanda Iglesias, curator of the exhibit. Article | November 02, 2022 Experiencing Early Modern Worship This session is part of “Experiencing the Contours of Early Modern Worship,” a series of five linked sessions bringing participants into the world of Reformation Europe. What was it like to attend worship in Wittenberg in 1530, Geneva in 1550, London in 1570, or Venice in 1590? When people in different confessional contexts joined in worship and participated in the sacraments in this period, what differences and similarities were there? Join Meeter Center Director Karin Maag in an exploration of congregational worship in early modern Europe from the perspectives of both the clergy and the worshiping community. Article | November 02, 2022 Performing the Bible: Exploring the Performance Genres of Scripture This workshop is an interactive encouragement to move scripture from the page to the heart, mind, body, voice, and ensemble by reclaiming the drama, sound, and song of the book that we love. Jeff and Karen Barker are leading a new cohort on this topic in the Doctor of Ministry program at Western Theological Seminary. Article | November 02, 2022 Worship in the Public Square This session will examine how Christians can worship God with their public witness. Article | November 02, 2022 Silver Linings: What Churches Are Learning about Pastoral Worship Ministry through the Pandemic What have we been learning about ministry through the pandemic? What benefits, strengths, virtues, and gifts have surprised us? Our panelists for this session are listeners and learners—people listening for what local ministry leaders are saying and for what is going on under the surface, even things not explicitly spoken. We'll learn from their listening and then receive some tips about how all of us can be more attentive in our listening practices. Article | November 02, 2022 Joining the Community of Worship: Baptism This session is part of “Experiencing the Contours of Early Modern Worship,” a series of five linked sessions bringing current-day participants into the world of Reformation Europe. What was it like to attend worship in Wittenberg in 1530, Geneva in 1550, London in 1570, or Venice in 1590? When people in different confessional contexts joined in worship and participated in the sacraments in this period, what differences and similarities were there? Join Lyle Bierma [professor emeritus of church history, Calvin Theological Seminary] and Karin Maag [Meeter Center] as they present John Calvin's theology of baptism and the practice of this sacrament more widely across the Reformation era. Article | November 02, 2022 Moving from Dividing Walls of Hostility toward Christian Unity Panelists will share best practices for navigating difficult topics that divide the church and discuss the importance of Christian unity. Article | November 02, 2022 Hardwired to Sing: Entrainment, lnteractional Synchrony, and the Spirit-ed Magic of Corporate Song How can science help us understand what happens when Christians sing together in a common physical space? What are the neural and relational benefits of singing? This session will explore how the Holy Spirit works through what Christians in previous centuries have called “the second book of God”: nature, or the gifts of the physical world. Article | November 02, 2022 Engaging in Communal Worship: Psalms and Psalm-singing This session is part of “Experiencing the Contours of Early Modern Worship,” a series of five linked sessions bringing participants into the world of Reformation Europe. What was it like to attend worship in Wittenberg in 1530, Geneva in 1550, London in 1570, or Venice in 1590? When people in different confessional contexts joined in worship and participated in the sacrament in this period, what differences and similarities were there? Join Yudha Thianto [Calvin Theological Seminary] and Karin Maag [Meeter Center] in an encounter with the theory and practice of congregational song in the Reformation era with a particular focus on psalm-singing. Article | November 02, 2022 Lamentation as Pedagogy This panel will discuss ongoing research on the practice of lamentation in the Black church tradition as a formative pedagogical tool for both theological education and the broader community. Special attention will be given to the value of embodied learning with a cohort of seminarians, religious practitioners, scholars, and faith leaders who have visited sites where massacres and atrocities against Black life have occurred. Article | November 02, 2022 Moving Worship: Encouragement to Engage our Bodies in Worship Participants will learn about and discuss the need for movement in worship and how to keep it fresh and accessible to those in your worship gatherings. We will discuss the differences between dancer movement and pedestrian movement and consider what liturgical movement means. Participants will leave the workshop with easy movements to use immediately in their worship settings. Article | November 02, 2022 Competing Loyalties: Learning to Worship the True God versus the Gods of Empire and Culture Times of extraordinary challenges for Christians require unique strength and faithfulness to face and overcome enormous hostile powers. The book of Ephesians provides a worshipful perspective that empowers God's people to arm themselves with a vision of God's grace and leads them to practice the power of weakness to transform their lives and society. Article | November 02, 2022 Wednesday Dinner Enjoy dinner at a location of your choice, off-campus or on-campus. Dinner will be available in the University dining halls for $15, pre-paid with registration or $16.50 at the door [credit card only], with other conference participants and University students. Your nametag will be your pass to the dining hall. Article | November 02, 2022 « Previous 1 2 3 4 5 ... Next »
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