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Audio | July 01, 2015 Spanish and English Together: Learning and Worshiping Interculturally Changes in the United States’ demographics can be seen by churches as a problem or as an opportunity. Audio | July 01, 2015 Image for Worship - Fruit of the Spirit Download the 4:3 projection slides from the 2014 Vital Worship Grants Colloquium evening worship "Fruit of the Spirit of Jesus Christ." There is a slide for each element of the service. Image | June 26, 2014 Links in the Liturgy Are all of the elements of the worship liturgy independent stand-alone items? If so, no effort is needed to tie them together. However, if they are all parts of a continuous worship journey, then flow from one to the next is critically important. What we think of as "transitions" are key. If they are done poorly the flow of the worship journey is broken. If done well they enhance the richness of the entire worship experience. In this sectional we'll explore how to link the liturgy into a smooth flowing journey. Audio | March 04, 2014 Collaborative Planning and Evaluation How can a worship planning team work best together? How can we maximize the strengths of collaborative planning while minimizing its weaknesses? In this worship we explore a process for planning worship that is life-giving, balancing creativity, team work, and efficiency. We will also discuss planning tools that can enable effective collaborative planning and evaluation.n Audio | March 04, 2014 Music in the Church We say we are one church but when it comes to deciding what to sing many different and sometimes competing voices are heard. How did we get so many different worship music styles? Is one better than another? Do we need to choose just one? Understanding the roots and impulses of different streams of music helps us navigate them better in the context of worship ministry. During this session we will take a quick tour of the history of music in the church stopping to sing along the way. Audio | March 04, 2014 What is Worship Renewal? A summary of the meanings and implications of vital worship. Article | September 23, 2013 Learning from the 2013 Vital Worship Grants Advisory Board and Staff Outlines of the plenary talks given by the Vital Worship Grants Program advisory Board and staff from Grant Colloquium June 2013. Article | August 26, 2013 A Choral Reading of Psalm 27 This is a choral reading of Psalm 27 for 4 readers adapted from the NRSV. It has a sung refrain. Enacted Scripture | June 28, 2013 A Choral Reading: "I Believe in the Resurrection" This choral reading was written by Ed Baker and adapted by Joy-Elizabeth Lawrence. Enacted Scripture | June 28, 2013 A Choral Reading on Luke 12:22-24 This is a choral reading adapted for 5 voices. Enacted Scripture | June 28, 2013 Day of Learning June 19, 2013 A Day of Learning brings together grant recipients and community members to discuss, share, and worship together as well as to consider how disciplined creativity, theological integrity, and healthy leadership practices work together in the worship renewal process. Article | Audio | June 28, 2013 A Choral Reading of Exodus 14:5-13 This is a choral reading for 8 voices adapted from the NRSV. Enacted Scripture | June 27, 2013 A Choral Reading of 2 Corinthians 3:17-4:1, 5-15 This is a choral reading of 2 Corinthians 3:17-4:1, 5-15 adapted for 4 readers. Enacted Scripture | June 27, 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 Multigenerational, Multicultural Worship: Reports and Testimonies from Worship Renewal Grant Recipients When people of all ages and cultures are invited to bring their gifts to plan and lead worship through music, spoken word and the arts, transformation begins. Leaders from diverse congregations offered practical ideas that have engaged people of various ages and cultures and tell us what they have learned. Audio | February 22, 2013 Welcoming the Arts in Worship Worship Renewal Grant recipients described how engaging people of all ages and cultures in leading worship through dance, music, video, and visual art is bringing renewal in worship. Audio | February 22, 2013 Ben Dykhouse on Being Uncomfortable in Multicultural Chapel Worship Ben Dykhouse talks about unexpected outcomes and being stretched by experiencing new ways to sing and worship in chapel. Conversation | Video | November 15, 2012 Learning from the 2012 Vital Worship Grants Advisory Board In this series of videos, we sat down with some members of our current advisory board to get their insights and advice on applying for a vital worship grant. Video | November 08, 2012 Day of Learning 2012 A Day of Learning brings together grant recipients and community members to discuss, share, and worship together as well as to consider how disciplined creativity, theological integrity, and healthy leadership practices work together in the worship renewal process. Article | Audio | August 08, 2012 1 2 Next »
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