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An application-based summer seminar directed by Mark Glanville.
June 22-26, 2026
Grand Rapids
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Michigan
How to...Commission Visual Art
A look at visual art in worship.
March 1, 2006
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1 min read
William Dyrness on aesthetically challenged Protestants
Moses saw God and then gave the law. Contemplating God in the temple inspired David to write songs and psalms. On Pentecost, Peter affirmed what Joel prophesied, that the Holy Spirit moves the faithful to dream dreams and see visions. And, till the Reformation, all Christendom celebrated the link between faith and the visual in worship.
February 3, 2006
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4 min read
William Dyrness on aesthetically challenged Protestants
Moses saw God and then gave the law. Contemplating God in the temple inspired David to write songs and psalms. On Pentecost, Peter affirmed what Joel prophesied, that the Holy Spirit moves the faithful to dream dreams and see visions. And, till the Reformation, all Christendom celebrated the link between faith and the visual in worship.
February 3, 2006
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4 min read
Visual Arts in Worship: From either/or to both/and
What defines you? Is it what you know and do...or what you see and love? Your answer likely affects how you see the role of visual arts in worship. A feature story exploring more inclusive use of Visual Arts in Worship
February 3, 2006
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7 min read
Unity Christian High School Art Students
A reflection on worship at Unity Christian High School, Hudsonville, Michigan.
August 17, 2005
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1 min read
Unity Christian High School Art Students
A reflection on worship at Unity Christian High School, Hudsonville, Michigan.
August 17, 2005
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1 min read
Multisensory, multigenerational messages are memorable
At The River Community Church in Edmonton, Alberta, pastors Karen Wilk and Bruce Gritter find that using multisensory or multigenerational elements makes messages easier to remember.
August 15, 2005
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2 min read
Visuals for Pentecost
A collection of visuals used in worship spaces during Pentecost.
August 14, 2005
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1 min read
Alice Brinkman - Textile Hangings
A biography of liturgical textile artist Alice Brinkman.
July 12, 2005
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1 min read
Alice Brinkman - Textile Hangings
A biography of liturgical textile artist Alice Brinkman.
July 12, 2005
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1 min read
Projectors in Worship Survey Summary
Results of research done by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship on the use of technology in worship.
June 25, 2005
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12 min read
Art That Preaches
Call it "the preacher's friend." Certain types of visual art are especially good for helping people worship because they direct attention beyond the artist or artwork to God. A feature story exploring art that preaches.
June 24, 2005
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10 min read