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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. Video | February 08, 2023 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 Praying at the Table, Praying at the Font 2020 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Workshop Video | March 19, 2020 How Music Deepens Participation in the Lord's Supper and Baptisms: Insights from Global Cultures 2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Seminar Audio | April 12, 2019 Means of Grace: Forming New and Sustaining “Renewing” Congregations and Church Plants In this seminar, veteran practitioners discussed how mission-shaped preaching and sacramental life function as means of grace in their communities. Audience engaged a discussion that sees evangelism and robust worship as beautifully integrated elements of every congregation’s ministry. Audio | May 04, 2018 River A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display. Image | March 23, 2017 Stream A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display. Image | March 16, 2017 The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving at Baptism and the Lord's Supper In the past 40 years, many Protestant communions have recovered a robust, historically-oriented prayer of thanksgiving at celebrations of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Audio | February 14, 2017 Catherine Gunsalus González on Ancient Resources for Today’s Worship As in the second century, people come to churches today not knowing much about Christianity. Discoveries about early church worship can help Protestants and Catholics disciple newcomers. Conversation | November 26, 2014 Invitation to Christ: Sacramentally Centered Worshiping Communities In worship, Christ is proclaimed to us not only in the Word that falls on our ears, but also in the “visible words” that are set before our eyes. At the font, God’s grace is washed upon our brows, and at the Lord’s Table, it is received into our hands and tasted with our mouths. Audio | February 25, 2013 Baptism and Lord’s Supper Renewal Stories Worship Renewal Grant recipients from diverse congregations described what they are learning about sacramental practices that nurture and strengthen faith in people of various ages and cultures. Audio | February 22, 2013 Baptism in Art, Ritual, and Symbol Using the resources of ancient texts, architectural remains, and visual art, this workshop aims first at uncovering baptism’s meaning for the first generations of Christians who received it and then at how that information can enrich our teaching about, preparation for, and practice of Christian baptism today. Audio | February 22, 2013 Leading the Liturgy The role and function of a worship leader should not be underestimated. The level of engagement for worshipers in a worship service often is influenced directly by the way in which a worship leader functions. The quality of the sermon, the significance of the music and the content of the liturgy needs to be matched by the engaging manner in which the worship leader serves. Article | February 01, 2013 Use Baptismal Imagery in Worship and Life Reading Robin M. Jensen's book "Baptismal Imagery in Early Christianity: Ritual, Visual, and Theological Dimensions" will give you many ideas for deepening baptismal identity in your congregation Article | August 22, 2012 Celebration of Baptism David Rylaarsdam’s family celebrates their baptism birthdays every year with a simple liturgy and cake. He used this baptism birthday liturgy for his son Simon’s 11th baptism birthday. Worship Service | August 22, 2012 Early Christian Baptismal Imagery for Today Robin M. Jensen’s book Baptismal Imagery in Early Christianity illuminates and illustrates the multiple meanings and biblical metaphors of baptism. It can awaken imagination for Christians and congregations to live into their baptized identity. Feature Story | August 22, 2012 Baptism versus Dedication: Liturgical & Theological Considerations A lesson plan to accompany Living Worship curriculum that addresses how liturgy and theology affect and inform each other, especially in connection with the choosing of a liturgy for baptism or dedication or both. Article | July 11, 2012 Baptismal Imagery in Early Christianity: Ritual, Visual, and Theological Dimensions (Book Excerpt) This book examines five models for understanding baptism, showing how visual images, poetic language, architectural space, and symbolic actions signify and convey the theological meaning of this ritual practice. Book Excerpt | July 05, 2012 Talking with Children about the Sacraments These two mothers of young children have a particular interest in helping children understand what it means to be baptized and to participate in the Lord’s Supper. Audio | January 27, 2012 Dying and Rising with Christ: Sacraments, Church Unity, and Faith Formation Baptism and the Lord's Supper are two indispensable practices of Christian worship. This seminar from Symposium 2012 focused on three key themes. Audio | Video | January 26, 2012 1 2 3 Next »
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