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Taize Vespers led by Brad Berglund, presented at the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Worship.
The history of African American spirituals is interwoven with the history of preaching, yet these spirituals and their relationship to preaching usually receive little attention.
Kenneth E. Bailey and Christine Pohl will help participants to understand themes from the Sermon and to consider their power and beauty for preaching, teaching, and life in Christian community. Hosted by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.
Led by Jaewoo Kim and musicians
This seminar explored the fascinating story of how the Contemporary Worship Movement has reshaped worship practices, with particular attention on the theme of discipleship.
In December 2012, Robert Nordling gave an extended interview. In this edited excerpt, he explains how orchestras can help Christians grow together in faith.
In December 2012, Robert Nordling gave an extended interview. In this edited excerpt, he talks about humility as a key to Christian leadership and formation during college.
The Beatitudes based on Matthew 5:1-12 was presented at the Calvin Symposium of Christian Worship 2013. The liturgy transitions through each "blessed" statement with an Old Testament reading, New Testament reading, and sung prayer.
Not to Worry, based on Matthew 6: 25-34, was presented at the Calvin Symposium of Christian Worship. The sermon was preached by Luke Powery.
"In Christ there is no East or West" was a vesper service at the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Worship.
Forgiveness was presented at the Calvin Symposium of Christian Worship. The sermon, entitled "Fighting the Good Fight: God's Rules for Righteous Retaliation", was preached by Carolyn Gordon.
Ten Beatitudes and Ten Commandments was a vesper service presented at the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Christian Worship. The service was led by Randall Engle and Muriel Van Dijke.
