Parenting in the Pew: The Call, Cost, and Challenge of Children in the Sanctuary
Based on the book Parenting in the Pew, this session considered ways the church and home can work together to train children for participation in worship with the intergenerational community.
Christian Worship in the 4th Century Jerusalem
What might an ancient church have to say for renewing our worship today?
Symposium 2011 - Science, Preaching, and the Church
In this workshop Deborah Haarsma gives a case study of Christian responses to the science of origins, including young earth creationism, intelligent design, and theistic evolution. Scott Hoezee discusses how the church can have a broader and more positive engagement with the scientific disciplines in sermons, worship, and the life of the church.
Symposium 2011 - Hymnfest: Seasons of Praise
Hymn Fest: “Seasons of Praise,” presented at the Calvin Symposium on Worship 2011
Symposium 2011 - A Conversation with Mary Mikhael, President of the Near East School of Theology in Beirut
Participants are invited to engage in a conversation further exploring the issues raised in the plenary session: what it is like to be a Christian and a woman in the Middle East today?
Symposium 2011 - Worship Service: The Attitude of Christ
The Attitude of Christ is based on Philippians 2:1-11.
Symposium 2011 - Worship Service: Surpassing Knowledge
Surpassing Knowledge is a worship service on Philippians 3:1-11, presented at Calvin Symposium on Worship 2011.
Symposium 2011 - Dwelling with Philippians in a Downtown Church Plant
This session reported on the process and resources from our worship series on Philippians.
Asian Christian Worship Practices Worth Adopting or Adapting
This session introduced a variety of worship expressions from Asian cultures, songs and prayers, gestures that can sometime speak with more eloquence than words, and visual ways to bring beauty to your worship space; all gifts for your congregation to consider.
Symposium 2011 - The Creation of a “Dwelling” Place: How Dwelling with Philippians came to life
Dwelling with Philippians interweaves God’s Word with images, poems, and liturgy, nurturing an ongoing interaction. Join two of the editors as we create another level of interaction, exploring themes and patterns, and discussing how many difficult choices were made. You may even get to see some of the “out takes!”
Symposium 2011 - What Lies Ahead: A Multi-Sensory Vespers Service
“What Lies Ahead: A Multi-Sensory Vespers Service” is based on Philippians 3:12-4:1
Worship and Mission after Christendom
As Christendom wanes, worship and mission can be integrated anew. Worship glorifies God and forms the worshippers to participate in the missio Dei.