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Technology In Worship, John Witvliet

Symposium on Worship Archive

Handout containing insights from congregational worship leaders on how to use technology in worship.

Bibliography - The Changing Face Of Liturgical Art, Laura James

Symposium on Worship Archive

A bibliography accompanying Laura James's talk.

Psalms Lecture, Calvin Seerveld

Symposium on Worship Archive

A recording of and handout to accompany the morning plenary service hosted by Calvin Seerveld, based off of the Psalms and Seerveld's book "Voicing God's Psalms."

The Psalms are for all of us! Whether we love classical organ music or jazz, contemporary praise music or global songs, the Psalms provide a deep well of instruction and inspiration. In our work at the Worship Institute over the past year, we have been deeply encouraged regarding the use of biblical Psalms in new churches, traditional churches, contemporary churches, urban churches, military bases, nursing homes, and hospitals.

Service Of Confession, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

A handout accompanying a service service of confession based on Psalm 130.

Our four plenary services this year are based on Psalms, each reflecting a different dimension of prayer. Each service is stylistically quite distinct, yet each includes many common elements. Though many participants may be prompted to prepare a series of services, sermons, or worship committee devotions based on these four services, our primary goal is not to offer model services for analysis or replication. Rather, we pray that these services will be a source of biblically grounded encouragement, challenge, nourishment, and refreshment for all who participate during our …

Service Of Lament, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

A handout accompanying a service of lament based on Psalms 42 and 43, focused on orientation, disorientation, and reorientation.

Service Of Praise And Morning Plenary Session, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

Booklet containing an outline for a morning worship service focused on praise and based on Psalm 8, followed by an introduction to a morning plenary session featuring Dorothy Bass.

Our four plenary worship services this year are based on Psalms, each reflecting a different dimension of prayer. Each service is stylistically quite distinct, yet each includes many common elements. Though many participants may be prompted to prepare a series of services, sermons, or worship committee devotionals based on these four services, our primary goal is not to offer model services for analysis or replication. Rather, we pray that these services …

Service Of Thanksgiving, Calvin Institute Of Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

A handout accompanying a worship service focusing on Psalm 118 and thanksgiving.

Our four plenary services this year are based on Psalms, each reflecting a different dimension of prayer. Each service is stylistically quite distinct, yet each includes many common elements. Though many participants may be prompted to prepare a series of services, sermons, or worship committee devotions based on these four services, our primary goal is not to offer model services for analysis or replication. Rather, we pray that these services will be a source of biblically grounded encouragement, challenge, nourishment, and refreshment for all who participate during our …

Space And Spirit Exhibition: A Panel Discussion, Murray Rae, Calvin Seerveld, Jo-Ann Van Reeuwyk, Joel Zwart

Symposium on Worship Archive

A brochure for the Space and Spirit exhibit in association with the 2005 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

What constitutes a sacred space or a sacred place? Furthermore, if by definition sacred space is where one meets God, then many other questions beg to be asked. Does God designate this place or do we? Do we set the criteria for sacred place or is it revealed to us? If God is everywhere, are all spaced sacred? How does one move into or experience sacred place?

This exhibition represents a range of responses to such questions by artists throughout the United States, …

Program Book - 2005 Calvin Symposium On Worship: Word, Image, Music, Action, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

Program book for the 2005 Calvin Symposium on Worship, including a schedule, presenter bios, and practical information.

Brochure - 2005 Calvin Symposium On Worship, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

Brochure for the 2005 Calvin Symposium on Worship, including a schedule and instructions about how to pick sessions and then register online.

Program Book - 2007 Calvin Symposium On Worship, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

Program book for the 2007 Calvin Symposium on Worship, including a schedule, presenter bios, and practical information.