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Liturgical Practices of Enslaved Africana People in the American Colonial Period As Witnessed in Select [En]slave[d] Narratives

This recording from the African American Religious Autobiographies Seminar, held in July 2022, presents an examination of enslaved narratives as a genre and primary source of the experiences of enslaved Africana people in the American context and presents select excerpts reflective of their theology and liturgical practice. Reverend Weaver joined us for a night of learning, presenting on her current historical research into the worship practices of early enslaved Americans.

Video | November 10, 2022

Juneteenth Worship and Prayer Resources

In observance of the first national recognition of Juneteenth in the United States, these prayers, Scriptures, and music suggestions reflect the history, heart, and hope of African Americans.

Worship Service | June 09, 2022

Baptism as a Way of Life

How does the one-time act of receiving baptism connect to the everyday life of Christians? In this panel discussion, a group of pastor-theologians will reflect on the relationship of baptism as a worship practice and sacrament to baptism as a lived identity. This is a YouTube Video Premiere panel discussion.

Video | November 16, 2021

Worship with James Abbington, Joyce Johnson, Lisa Weaver, and friends in Atlanta, Georgia

This service takes place in Atlanta, Georgia. It is a service of the word based on Ephesians 6:10-18.

Video | Worship Service | November 03, 2020

Virtual Worship

2021 Online Calvin Symposium on Worship | On-Demand Panel Discussion Video

Video | October 29, 2020

Praying at the Table, Praying at the Font

2020 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Workshop

Video | March 19, 2020

The Christian Year and Ordinary Life

2020 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Seminar

Audio | February 09, 2020

For the Fruit of All Creation

2019 Vital Worship Grants Colloquium | Evening Worship

Video | August 14, 2019

The Formative Power of the Christian Year

2019 Cultivating Vital Worship | Session

Audio | July 24, 2019

Closing Communion Worship: The Ascension

Closing Communion Worship on Acts 1:1-11: The Ascension at the 2018 Worship Symposium.

Video | June 19, 2019

Workshop | The Multiple Streams of African-American Worship Practices: Insights for the Global Church

2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Workshop

Video | May 28, 2019

The Many Streams of African American Congregational Song

2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Plenary

Video | February 28, 2019

Grounded in God: A Faith-filled Testimony of the African American Church in Song

2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Vesper

Video | Worship Service | February 19, 2019

A Random, Crazy List or Really Cogent Lections: Preaching the Revised Common Lectionary

In this session, the panelists discussed the structure of the lectionary system and the advantages and challenges of its use.

Audio | February 08, 2018

Shaping a Reformation Commemoration Prayer or Worship Service

This workshop explores the ways we can prepare to commemorate this significant anniversary with both grace and truth, acknowledging both the insights and limitations of the Reformers, expressing gratitude for Christ-centered renewal and lament for divisions and even violence within Christ’s body.

Audio | February 23, 2017

Trumpets, Ashes, and Tears: New Psalmody for the Journey of Faith

In this vesper service, songwriters with ministries of writing congregation-friendly settings of the biblical Psalms lead the congregation in sung prayer, along with scripture readings and intercessions focused on ministering to the needs, challenges, and vocation of worship leaders, artists of all kinds, and pastors.

Video | February 20, 2017

Scholars Suggest How to Remember the Reformation

Seven scholars, pastors and musicians discuss how Protestants and Catholics can and should together observe the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation in 2017.

Conversation | June 01, 2016