Children's Books About Worship,
2015
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Children's Books About Worship, Kristen Verhulst
Symposium on Worship Archive
There are a number of wonderful picture and children’s books that help church school leaders, educators, and parents teach children about worship. These books focus on the sacraments, Christian year, the psalms, and prayer. Children’s books provide another means to welcome and engage children (and adults!) in worship as full members of the body of Christ.
The Power Of Spirituals,
2015
Calvin University
The Power Of Spirituals, Eileen Guenther
Symposium on Worship Archive
Spirituals come out of a particular time and place, a truly painful part of history. Yet that context of pain and suffering gave us "sorrow songs," and also gave us songs of hope and liberation. The music comes directly out of the slaves’ experiences and enabled them to "sing what they could not say." This is music that speaks to and for us today, music of tremendous emotional power, that connects us with the strength of the human spirit and the power of faith of those enslaved, just as it connects us with each other in our common humanity and …
From Missional Worship To Missional Living And Back Again,
2015
Christian Reformed Church in North America
From Missional Worship To Missional Living And Back Again, Chris Schoon Thd
Symposium on Worship Archive
Mission and worship have quite a history of being kept separate from each other. But what if they were intended to flow into each other, to be mutually edifying? In this session, we’ll explore characteristics of a missional approach to worship, paying attention to how our communal worship forms us for a missional way of life and how this missional living in turn pours back into our communal worship.
The Sound Of Scripture,
2015
Calvin Theological Seminary
The Sound Of Scripture, Joy-Elizabeth Lawrence
Symposium on Worship Archive
We spend hours planning and rehearsing music for worship. But what about scripture? If scripture is a central component of worship, how can we more intentionally and creatively present the text so that it is rehearsed, meaningful, and emotionally compelling? Answering both "why" and "how to," this workshop will provide an array of practical tools and examples to empower participants to put into practice what they have learned. This seminar will be assisted by students from Unity Christian High, who will participate in biblical storytelling, scripture tableaux, and choral readings using a variety of biblical literary genres.
Singing The Story: Hymns For Holy Week,
2015
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Singing The Story: Hymns For Holy Week, David Cherwien, Awet Andemicael
Symposium on Worship Archive
Congregational singing invites us to not just think about the events of Holy Week, but to become participants in unfolding drama of Christ’s passion and resurrection. Through song we explore what it means to be united with Christ in his dying and rising (Rom. 6:4). Come ready to sing the story of the events that unfold from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, with songs from Lift Up Your Hearts (Faith Alive Christian Resources, 2013), and to prepare your hearts for your own shaping of Holy Week services this coming spring.
One, Holy, Catholic And Apostolic Church: Psalms That Sing The Church's Mission,
2015
Southern Methodist University
One, Holy, Catholic And Apostolic Church: Psalms That Sing The Church's Mission, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Michael Hawn, William N. Heard, Jorge Lockward, Martin Tel
Symposium on Worship Archive
What a joy to gather with Christians from all over the world in this Symposium! In this service, we will sing music that expresses our joy and our calling to live and work together as part of Christ’s body in the world. We will pay attention to way that biblical Psalms express all four of these key themes, centuries before these four marks of the church came together in the Nicene Creed. The songs and prayers in this service could be used on almost any occasion, but would be especially poignant during celebrations of Pentecost.
Worship 101: Introduction To Principles And Invitation To Practice,
2015
Samford University
Worship 101: Introduction To Principles And Invitation To Practice, Eric Mathis, Paul Ryan
Symposium on Worship Archive
Learning to lead worship takes practice, but where does one begin? In this seminar, we will present five vital worship leadership practices and the principles that shape and sustain them. We will learn about praying publicly, choosing music, speaking introductions and transitions, telling stories, and the planning process that pulls these practices, and more, together. Along the way we will see examples and hear testimonies from students. We will engage in exercises and share together around tables. By the end, participants will have many opportunities to practice skills and gather valuable resources for future planning and learning in their communities …
Moving Worship: What Is Liturgical Dance?,
2015
Millbrook Christian Reformed Church
Moving Worship: What Is Liturgical Dance?, Julia Start Fletcher
Symposium on Worship Archive
Christian liturgy consists of a holy conversation between God and the gathered community. Dance, movement, and gesture may seem silent—but they powerfully shape our experience of this conversation. Come ready to explore how dance, movement, and gesture can be used in many different elements of the worship dialogue, both through leadership of trained dancers and in people in the pews.
Harmony On The Staff: Preachers And Musicians Should Be Friends,
2015
Saint Paul School of Theology
Harmony On The Staff: Preachers And Musicians Should Be Friends, Wendie Brockhaus, Mike Graves Phd
Symposium on Worship Archive
We usually think of harmony in relation to music, but it also applies to church staffs. In the musical Oklahoma the farmer and cowman weren’t always friends, the one protecting turf and the other desiring freedom. Unfortunately, something similar happens with preachers and musicians who must work together weekly in planning and leading the church’s worship. Preachers don’t always understand music and musicians who must plan worship well in advance; musicians don’t always have theological training and appreciate the weekly burden of sermon preparation which can be in flux down to the very last moment. In this interactive workshop led …
Water, Wheat, And Honey: A Recipe For Abundant Life,
2015
Calvin University
Water, Wheat, And Honey: A Recipe For Abundant Life, Susan Briehl
Symposium on Worship Archive
In this workshop we will join the surprising journey of a group of emerging adults who volunteered to help fourth graders bake bread for their first Communion. With them we will travel on "paths as yet untrodden through perils unknown" in our common search for a faithful way of life in and for the world.
Accessible Gospel, Inclusive Worship: Vertical Habits In Action,
2015
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Accessible Gospel, Inclusive Worship: Vertical Habits In Action, Betty Grit, Barbara J. Newman
Symposium on Worship Archive
This workshop will give practical and innovative ideas for welcoming people of all ability levels into your worship service by using the framework of Vertical Habits—a set of habits that identify the words of worship that form our relationship with God and the way we live out our faith. Worship leaders, pastors, education volunteers, and worship planners will discover new ways to have each one enter into your corporate conversation with God.
The Art Of Collaboration,
2015
Calvin University
The Art Of Collaboration, Linda Witte Henke
Symposium on Worship Archive
This workshop will delve into the opportunities and challenging ingredient in the collaborative creation of liturgical art. Award-winning liturgical artist Linda Witte Henke will use images and narratives from a variety of collaborative projects to invite participants into consideration of guiding principles, group dynamics, and practical considerations for creating liturgical art in collaboration.
Glorifying God In Worship,
2015
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Glorifying God In Worship, Cornelius Plantinga Jr.
Symposium on Worship Archive
The Scriptures are full of glory. Israel is told by prophets to "give glory to the Lord." Angels at Jesus’ birth sing "Glory to God in the highest heaven." In John’s Gospel the Father and the Son glorify each other. And in the Psalms and I Chronicles people are told to "ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name." But how would this go in worship today? What, exactly, does it mean to glorify God in worship? Isn’t God already maximally splendid? What more can mere mortals add?
In-Between Words,
2015
Calvin College
In-Between Words, Paul Ryan, Worship Apprentices
Symposium on Worship Archive
Scripture readings, sermons, and songs take up most of the time in a worship service. But it’s often what happens in between them that is most telling. Those little words and phrases that welcome guests, introduce songs, and prepare us for prayer make all the difference for encouraging full participation in worship. These phrases are crucial for extending hospitality and for forming congregations for deep engagement with God and each other.
Psalms For All Seasons As A Resource For Choirs,
2015
Princeton Theological Seminary
Psalms For All Seasons As A Resource For Choirs, Martin Tel
Symposium on Worship Archive
The choir is an excellent conduit for bringing psalmody back into the heart of worshiping communities. Members of the Princeton Seminary Choir will demonstrate how musical settings from the psalter Psalms for All Seasons can be augmented by the choir or presented as choral anthems. Particular attention will be given to resourcing the smaller church ensemble or intergenerational choirs.
Links In The Liturgy: Creating "Flow" In A Worship Service,
2015
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Links In The Liturgy: Creating "Flow" In A Worship Service, Howard Vanderwell
Symposium on Worship Archive
Are your worship services more like a novel which pursues a common theme, or a magazine that has a whole collection of elements which may (or may not) have much to do with each other? Vital worship can often be strengthened by an overall theme which holds it all together faithfully, and worship leaders will want to understand how creating links can help the service to be a complete conversation with God, flowing smoothly from one step to another. While this takes different forms in different worship traditions, we’ll explore the importance of these links, how best to create them, …
How (Not) To Preach In The Secular Age,
2015
Calvin University
How (Not) To Preach In The Secular Age, Timothy Blackmon
Symposium on Worship Archive
Many of my friends have a very different take on life. They hope to find personal significance without God. The gospel story I preach seems neither plausible or all that relevant. Philosopher Charles Taylor explains "we are now living in a spiritual supernova, a kind of galloping pluralism on the spiritual plane." This workshop is a brief field guide on how (not) to preach and teach the gospel in a secular age.
2015 Program Book,
2015
Calvin University
Sticky Liturgies: Worship, Youth Ministry, And The Faith Of America's Teenagers,
2015
Samford University
Sticky Liturgies: Worship, Youth Ministry, And The Faith Of America's Teenagers, Eric Mathis
Symposium on Worship Archive
Research has shown that young people are abandoning the faith and leaving the church by the time they graduate from college. Might worship be part of the problem? This interactive workshop will briefly examine major studies in adolescent spirituality, explore multiple worship paradigms within individual congregations, and encourage reflection on the relationship between liturgical practice and adolescent spirituality
Leading Worship In A Post-Christian, Low-Biblical Literacy Age: Practical Lessons From Church History About The Catechetical Dimensions Of Worship,
2015
Calvin University
Leading Worship In A Post-Christian, Low-Biblical Literacy Age: Practical Lessons From Church History About The Catechetical Dimensions Of Worship, Gerald L. Sittser
Symposium on Worship Archive
When we gather for worship, we long to have many people present who do not yet know the Bible well. We also long to have life-long worshipers, including our children and youth, come to know the Bible well. How can worship be led in ways that embrace these goals, in ways that foster greater love for and knowledge of God’s word? How can church history challenge us to imagine very practical ways of shaping warm, instructive, life-giving worship practices?
