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Festival of Psalms

2020 Symposium on Worship | Festival

February 7, 2020 | 1 min read

Esau McCaulley on Reading While Black

African American biblical interpretation rises from a particular context. It offers unique perspectives on God’s character and glory. Esau McCaulley explains that learning how other cultures exegete the Bible benefits the whole church.

February 4, 2020 | 6 min read
Preachers Need Friends, Too

The peer cohort is a place for preachers to strengthen their skills in real time while building intentional friendships.

February 4, 2020 | 6 min read
Service of the Word: A Living Hope

A worship service from Symposium 2020 based on 1 Peter 1:3-9, "A Living Hope."

February 4, 2020 | 1 min read

Service of the Word: Living as Holy

2020 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Service

February 4, 2020 | 1 min read
Symposium 2020 Presenters

A list of presenters from the 2020 Symposium on Worship.

February 3, 2020 | 36 min read

Janice McLean-Farrell on a Pastoral Approach to Research

Congregations often want to get information from members and neighbors. They can learn how to do so pastorally by considering how scholars do academic research using human subjects. Scholars follow ethical standards to gain data while doing no harm.

January 8, 2020 | 8 min read
Billy Kluttz on Paperless Liturgy and Music

Sometimes not providing written or projected words and notes is the best way to make liturgy truly the work of the people. Paperless liturgy and paperless music can be great tools for including all ages and abilities in worship.

January 8, 2020 | 5 min read
Intergenerational Worship Model Based on Scripture and Story

Residents of senior living communities often feel cut off from church life. Meanwhile, congregations often feel segregated by age. This participatory intergenerational worship model brings people together around Scripture and life stories.

January 6, 2020 | 8 min read