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Loving God, we cry out to you on behalf of the people of the Darfur region.

A prayer of peace and lament written for the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

To study the connection between sacramental practices and ordinary life (meal, ministry of touch, and oil) through three historical case studies from the early church and Roman Catholic liturgical practice to help Roman Catholic worshiping communities understand the historical origins of Eucharist, healing, and ordination.

To engage the congregation in learning about the role of drama, liturgical dance and media through seminars, small groups and deep exposure to Biblical story that will create worship that is healing for people who have been oppressed and without hope in a community that has experienced turmoil.  Poster available after June 2013.

The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, the Calvin Prison Initiative, and the Calvin College Music Department invite you to a lecture given by Dr. Mary Cohen. Dr. Cohen is an expert in the field of arts in prisons and leads a ground-breaking ensemble in Iowa City called the Oakdale Community Choir that combines inmates with volunteers who make music together.

In today’s diverse and interconnected world, understanding and addressing trauma through a culturally responsive lens is essential for creating inclusive and healing worship experiences. 

Celtic Psalms have performed, recorded, and created music together for the past decade. They are comprised of Kiran Young Wimberly and the McGrath family. Together, they have formed Celtic Pilgrims, a nonprofit dedicated to sharing their music—and other music in the same genre that blends sacred and traditional styles—with communities.

To create a storytelling lab for an intergenerational group of women to create spoken-word and written testimonies about healing and community building that will serve as liturgies in corporate worship and as a curriculum resource.

To embody God’s story and the healing power of Christ in the public square through liturgical dance choreographies developed by worshiping community members who are engaged with Scripture and storytelling.

To educate all members of the congregation in New Testament worship through a series of workshops and small group discussions that will explore the elements of corporate worship to develop a lifestyle of worship.