Service/Vesper

International Worship Night

Join this student-led service of praise to God with a focus on Psalm 67, including songs reflecting the worshiping communities of the many places around the globe that Calvin University students represent.

June 17, 2024 | 53 min video
Jazz Vespers with Ruth Naomi Floyd

Lament shows us that it takes time to recognize the depth of the brokenness of our souls, families, communities, and world. In the midst of the darkest night, there is Light ever-present and hope in our sorrow. We will express our lament, gratitude, and prayers to God, all carried in poetry, scripture, and the moving language of jazz music shared by Ruth Naomi Floyd and her quartet.

June 17, 2024 | 41 min video

Service of Song and Prayer

David M. Cherwien and The Choral Scholars will lead this service of song and prayer centered around the botanical images of Christ and his people found in scripture.

June 17, 2024 | 40 min video
Worship Service: A Chosen and Thankful People

A service of the word and table based on Colossians 3:12-17. The service is led by Laura de Jong, preaching; Ron Rienstra; and Western Theological Seminary Chapel Stewards, past and present [Holland, Michigan].

February 10, 2023 | 1 min read
Worship Service: Our Identity in Christ Alone

A worship service based on Colossians 3:1-11. The service is led by Danny Román-Gloró, preaching; James Abbington; Brandon A. Boyd; an orchestra from Calvin Christian High School [Grandville, Michigan] directed by Karel deWaal Malefyt; and an orchestra from Grand Rapids Christian High School [Grand Rapids, Michigan] directed by Cyndi Betts and Erin DeYoung.

February 10, 2023 | 1 min read

Worship Service: Christ in All Things

A worship service based on Colossians 1:15-23. The service is led by Najla Kassab preaching; James Abbington; Brandon A. Boyd; a choir from Calvin Christian High School in Grandville, Michigan, directed by Karel deWaal Malefyt; and a choir from Western Michigan Christian High School in Muskegon, Michigan, directed by Kathryn Becksvoort.

February 9, 2023 | 1 min read
Vesper Service: Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Songwriters Wendell Kimbrough and Carlos Colón lead a multicultural vespers service of scripture-inspired lament, gratitude, and hope with prayers from across time and traditions.

February 9, 2023 | 1 min read
Worship Service: Rooted in Christ

A worship service based on Colossians 2:6-15. The service is led by Marshall E. Hatch, preaching; Nate Glasper; Lisa Sung; and the Calvin University Gospel Choir.

February 9, 2023 | 1 min read

Worship Service: Growing in Grace and Knowledge

A worship service based on Colossians 1:1-14. The service is led by Scott Hoezee, preaching; Karen Campbell; and members of the Calvin University community.

February 8, 2023 | 1 min read
Blessed Are the Merciful

A preaching service with sung response led by Calvin University Pastor, Mary Hulst, and Calvin University Instructor of Organ, Rhonda Edgington. Based on Matthew 5:7, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

November 16, 2021 | 7 min read
Blessed Are the Peacemakers

A YouTube Video Premiere worship service led by Ruth Padilla DeBorst based on Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”

November 16, 2021 | 43 min video