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.
Writing and Choosing Songs for Singing
What makes a song singable? Meet with Paul Ryan and Wendell Kimbrough as they discuss the morning worship service held in the chapel [10:30–10:50 a.m.] and the qualities of congregational song that help the church join its voices as one.
And We Shall Learn Through the Dance
A conversation on the integral role of dance and movement in worship with Kathleen Turner and Paul Ryan
Biblical Storytelling and the Drama of the Bible
In this conversation, actor, playwright, and professor Jeff Barker shares with pastor Paul Ryan his journey in Biblical storytelling as way to help students and worshiping communities hear and see the importance of scripture memorization, speaking the text, and reclaiming 'the plays' of the Bible.
Songfest
A song service converging old and new, local and global led by Calvin University Worship Pastor, Paul Ryan, and the Student Chapel Team
The Lord’s Prayer with Congregational Participation through Movement
Julia Start Fletcher demonstrates two versions of the Lord’s Prayer that incorporates simple and accessible movement for deep participation and formation.
Simple Movement and Gestures with Congregational Song
Dr. Kathleen Turner demonstrates simple and accessible congregational movement to accompany the song, “Come to Me” by Wendell Kimbrough.
Beyond Dance: Congregational Movement and Gestures in Worship
A conversation with Dr. Kathleen Turner and Julia Start Fletcher about simple postures, gestures, and movement in worship that can open up formative possibilities for congregations.
For High Schoolers: Reimagining Worship at School and Church Post COVID-19
Remember what it was like to worship together, in-person? This session is for all high school age students and their teachers: Join us for a discussion of hopes and dreams for worship in high schools and your church community post-COVID-19.
Worship 101
What are the basics that every worship planner and leader should know? Come find out by listening to the Calvin University Worship Apprentices as they share key insights and practices learned through serving in worship during the fall of 2020.
Worship with Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan
This service takes place at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is a service of the word based on Romans 8:1-8.
Service of the Word: A Living Hope
A worship service from Symposium 2020 based on 1 Peter 1:3-9, "A Living Hope."