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Lisa M. Weaver
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.

November 10, 2022 | 79 min video
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.

June 9, 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.

November 16, 2021 | 51 min video

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.

November 3, 2020 | 62 min video

The Christian Year and Ordinary Life

2020 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Seminar

February 9, 2020

The Many Streams of African American Congregational Song

2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Plenary

February 28, 2019 | 61 min video