Happy Birthday, Heidelberg!
2013 marks the 450th anniversary of the Heidelberg Catechism. We will explore the unique qualities of this beautiful Reformed expression of the Christian faith and introduce new tools by which the Heidelberg Catechism can continue as a vital tool for faith formation in the church today.
February 22, 2013
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62 min listen
The New Adolescent and Sticky Faith
Research shows a decline in adolescent and young adult participation in church. An essential first step in responding to this crisis is being reintroduced to the new adolescent that dwells in our homes, schools and church communities.
Learning How to Pray from the Whole Body of Christ
In this workshop, Mark Gornik will discuss how he came to a deeper understanding of God and the Christian life through worshipping with African churches in New York City.
Worship for Post-Modern Times
What kinds of questions should we be asking so that we think about the struggles of young people in post-modern times? How does the Gospel minister to these basic issues of life?
Baptism in Art, Ritual, and Symbol
Using the resources of ancient texts, architectural remains, and visual art, this workshop aims first at uncovering baptism’s meaning for the first generations of Christians who received it and then at how that information can enrich our teaching about, preparation for, and practice of Christian baptism today.
Welcoming the Arts in Worship
Worship Renewal Grant recipients described how engaging people of all ages and cultures in leading worship through dance, music, video, and visual art is bringing renewal in worship.
Praying the Lord's Prayer
In this workshop we will examine the meaning of each petition in the Lord's Prayer in its original setting and what it means for us to repeat these petitions today
Different Views of the Lord's Supper/Communion/Eucharist throughout Christian History
This workshop looked at the richness and diversity of models of the meal that Jesus instituted on the night he was betrayed, evident in the New Testament narratives as well as in the history of the church
Preaching in a Visual Age Workshop
Many preachers and Christians wonder: What place does “preaching” have in our image-shaped world? How do we bring the gospel word to people inundated by images?
February 20, 2013
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66 min listen
The Art of Communication in Worship
From the worship leader to the projection screen, everything in the worship environment communicates something . . . .Good or bad.
Preaching in a Visual Age
From St . Augustine to Martin Luther and from George Whitfield to Martin Luther King Jr., preaching the gospel has been the very heart of the Christian church’s approach to renewal and engaging society with the claims of God and God’s Kingdom.
It's More Than a Ramp
In recent years, there has been a spate of theological work on persons with disabilities . Important questions abound: What do we mean by “disability”?
February 20, 2013
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61 min listen
