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A worship service led by Kevin Adams and Pearl Shangkuan based on Matthew 5:13-16, “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” We give special thanks to André Thomas for his contributions as a consulting director and his encouragement of our student musicians.
A song service converging old and new, local and global led by Calvin University Worship Pastor, Paul Ryan, and the Student Chapel Team
A worship service led by Darrell Delaney, and Nate Glasper Jr. on Matthew 5:11-12, “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” We give special thanks to André Thomas for his contributions as a consulting director and his encouragement of our student musicians.
A conversation with André J. Thomas, Pearl Shangkuan, and John D. Witvliet
Marking the kingship of Christ makes a healthy transition that leads directly from Ordinary Time into Advent, the Christmas cycle, and the remainder of the Christian year.
In an era in which narrow nationalisms are emerging yet again in so many places around the world, how important it is to dwell with the countercultural, global vision of Isaiah’s prophecies. This Lessons and Carols service will be held in person at LaGrave Avenue CRC and livestreamed on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 3:00 and 6:00 PM, EST.
A service of spoken word, song, prayer, dance, and the visual arts based on a Psalm led by Greg Scheer, Music Associate at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
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.”
A worship service led by Elizabeth Conde-Frazier and Tony Alonso based on Matthew 5:4, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
A campus pastor shares how Vancouver Christian High School youth are showing initiative and taking on emerging leadership roles.
Shaping a time of prayer for dwelling with Bible texts, prayer responses, songs of faith, and a concluding benediction.
A service of scripture, song, and prayer in Spanish & English led by Carlos Lemagne, Program Coordinator at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
