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Rethinking Christian Community: Moving Beyond our Ideals and Disappointments

Plenary address by Christine Pohl presented at the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

February 19, 2013 | 54 min video
Artists in Conversation

In this workshop, art by well-known Chinese Christian artist He Qi, and other artists, was viewed and discussed with him, especially with special attention to the use of visual images in worship.

February 19, 2013 | 58 min video
What can we learn from the early Church about worship?

This workshop looked at the forms that were used in the earliest centuries of the Church to contemplate how we might use those elements in our worship today. Presented by Marva Dawn at the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

February 19, 2013 | 63 min video

The Church as Community

A panel of Calvin College students addressed what Christian community means to them, how it relates to the church, why it matters in the world, and how they may think differently about the church and Christian community than previous generations. They also reflected on the significance of worship in terms of establishing and maintaining Christian community both within and beyond the church’s walls. Presented by Todd Cioffi and panel at the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

February 19, 2013 | 63 min video
Worship in 1 Corinthians: Paul’s Take on the Corinthian Worship Wars

Plenary address by Kenneth E. Bailey presented at the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

February 19, 2013 | 64 min video
“In Christ there is no East or West”

”In Christ There is No East or West”, with Kit Ying Law from Hong Kong, I-to Loh from Taiwan, Swee Hong Lim from Singapore, and Joel Navarro from the Philippines, and the choir of Kuyper College, Kai Ton Chau, director

February 18, 2013 | 1 min read

The Sermon on the Mount: Preaching, Teaching and Living in Righteousness

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.

February 18, 2013 | 118 min video

The Shape of Discipleship in the Contemporary Worship Movement

This seminar explored the fascinating story of how the Contemporary Worship Movement has reshaped worship practices, with particular attention on the theme of discipleship.

February 18, 2013 | 125 min video
Coop's Column - As Alert As Possible

Lent is a six-week season in the Christian year that starts with Ash Wednesday, reaches peak intensity and agony on Good Friday and finishes with a crescendo of joy and triumph at Easter.

February 15, 2013 | 4 min read
Praying Together in Worship

How much of what’s on our screens, in our hearts, and in our conversations gets reflected in prayer during worship?

February 15, 2013 | 7 min read