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Block on God’s Grace in Ezekiel Although Ezekiel’s strange visions and often shocking images perplex readers, Old Testament scholar Daniel I. Block explains why the book of Ezekiel is worth reading. The judgment, grace, and love God spoke through Ezekiel to Israel also apply to the church today. Conversation | April 18, 2024 Symposium Offers Hope Found in Ezekiel Bookended by powerful prayers of confession and lament and drawing some 800 participants from around the world, the 2024 Symposium on Worship took place Feb. 7-9 on the campus of Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary. News Item | February 16, 2024 Prophetic Words of Judgment Rodrigo Cano will preach on Ezekiel 18–25. The music and liturgy will be led by the Calvin University Worship Apprentices, Paul Ryan, and Rachel Wilhelm. Worship Service | October 17, 2023 A Trickle of Ever-Growing Hope In this final worship service, Jared Alcantara will preach on Ezekiel 47, “A Trickle of Ever-Growing Hope.” As we dwell with these images of hope after a hard time, we will be led by Calvin University choirs directed by Pearl Shangkuan. Organist David Cherwien will participate as well. Worship Service | October 17, 2023 Celtic Psalms As we seek a world of love and mercy, justice and peace, it's essential that we find resources of resilience to help us through the challenges we face. The psalms offer a timeless source of healing and hope. They remind us that God listens to our honest prayers, and they reconnect us with what brings us delight, solace, and joy. In this service of psalms set to soulful Celtic melodies, we will allow a healing space for expressing difficult emotions while also tapping into the hopeful future God envisions for all people. This service will be led by Kiran Young Wimberly, The McGraths, Mary Beth Mardis-LeCroy, and Brian Hehn. Vesper | October 17, 2023 Reformation Prayer and Spirituality What effects did the Protestant and Roman Catholic reformations of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries have on prayer and spirituality? This session will examine Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Roman Catholic and Puritan men and women and their teachings about prayer. We will also practice some of their prayer methods and discover their usefulness for us today. Session | October 17, 2023 International Worship Night Join this student-led service of praise to God with a focus on Psalm 67, including songs reflecting the worshiping communities of the many places around the globe that Calvin University students represent. Worship Service | October 17, 2023 Service of Lament with Rachel Wilhelm A vesper service of lament led by Rachel Wilhelm. Vesper | October 17, 2023 Service of Song and Prayer David M. Cherwien and The Choral Scholars will lead this service of song and prayer centered around the botanical images of Christ and his people found in scripture. Vesper | October 17, 2023 The Valley of Dry Bones Preacher Brianna Parker will focus on the valley of dry bones described in Ezekiel 37 in this service of the word and table that is led by the Calvin University Gospel Choir and Nate Glasper with Ruth Naomi Floyd. Worship Service | October 17, 2023 God’s Glory Departs from Israel Led in Korean and English by the Woodlawn Christian Reformed Church Choir, directed by Chan Gyu Jang; the Living Water Church Worship Team, directed by Yohan Lee; and members of the Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary Korean communities. Anne Zaki will preach on Ezekiel 10–11, “God’s Glory Departs from Israel.” Worship Service | October 17, 2023 The Word in the World: Five Continental Perspectives on Preaching Those who master the art of preaching cultivate the gift of listening and excel in understanding the needs and questions their audiences bring to public worship. This is also true for preachers ministering around the globe. If you are intrigued about how preaching develops in other countries and would like to learn more about themes, preferred styles, the use of the arts, and other preaching-related topics, do not miss this conversation with preachers from five different continents. Session | October 17, 2023 Jazz Vespers with Ruth Naomi Floyd Lament shows us that it takes time to recognize the depth of the brokenness of our souls, families, communities, and world. In the midst of the darkest night, there is Light ever-present and hope in our sorrow. We will express our lament, gratitude, and prayers to God, all carried in poetry, scripture, and the moving language of jazz music shared by Ruth Naomi Floyd and her quartet. Vesper | October 12, 2023 The Prophetic Call and First Messages Mark Labberton will preach “The Prophetic Call and First Messages” based on Ezekiel 1–2. Other worship service participants include Alexis VanZalen, the Grand Rapids Christian High School band, Katie Ritsema Roelofs, Joel Littlepage, Kimberly Williams, Brian Hehn and Justin Fung. Worship Service | October 11, 2023 The Book of Ezekiel A reflection on the preaching texts for the 2024 Calvin Symposium on Worship Article | June 13, 2023