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Psalms Lecture, Calvin Seerveld

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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

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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 …

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

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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, …

Bibliography - The Changing Face Of Liturgical Art, Laura James

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A bibliography accompanying Laura James's talk.

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

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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 …

A Conversation On Preaching, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Fleming Rutledge, Cornelius Plantinga Jr

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Notes from a session titled, "A Conversation on Preaching" with Fleming Rutledge and Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.

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

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

Service Of Lament, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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

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 will be a source of biblically grounded encouragement, challenge, nourishment, …

Service Of Thanksgiving, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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A handout accompanying a worship service focusing on Psalm 118 and thanksgiving. Also includes a transcript of the sermon by Fleming Rutledge.

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, …

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

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

My Soul Finds Rest In God Alone: A Meditative Noontime Prayer Service, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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A handout for a noontime prayer service centering on Psalm 62. During this service we will have the opportunity to reflect during times of silence. This silence is intended to give us space to meditate on scripture or the words we have sung or to offer silent prayer.

My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. -Psalm 62:1

Christ Has Died, He Is Risen, He Will Come Again: Proclaiming The Gospel Through The Heritage Of African American Prayer And Song, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, James Abbington

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An evening service led by James Abbington that focuses on the heritage of African American prayer and song.

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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A handout accompanying a morning service based the theme of "the Spirit of the Lord," with readings from Isaiah 61, Luke 4:14-21, and 1 Peter 1:13-16.

From The Heart To The Heavens: Hymn Festival, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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The hymn festival handout, which focused on different means of worshiping: from the heart, in the congregation, with Christians of all times, with Christians of all places, and with the heavenly hosts.

The Immeasurable Riches Of God's Grace: A Service Based On Ephesians 1-3, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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A handout accompanying a morning worship service focusing on Ephesians 1-3 and including adoration, prayer of thanks, a proclamation, and prayers of intercession.

Brochure - 2004 Calvin Symposium On Worship And The Arts, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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A mailer advertising the 2004 Calvin Symposium on Worship, including a schedule and instructions for registration.

Divine Reverberations, Linda S. Welker

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Program for a play titled "Divine Reverberations," presented during the 2004 Calvin Symposium on Worship. The play was written by members of Linda Walker's Fall 2003 Laboratory Theater class, based on interviews with Christians who lived in Hungary during the formation and early years of the Hungarian People's Republic in the late 1940s-50s. The performance highlights the importance of the Genevan Psalms in sustaining Reformed Christians persecuted under Communist rule, and it testifies to God's faithfulness through times of trial.

Reflecting The Glory: Encouragement And Instruction From Paul's Treatise On Ministry (2 Corinthians 2-5), Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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A service examining 2 Corinthians 2-5, starting with the fragrance of Christ, from glory to glory, God's work, start to finish, present affliction, eternal weight of glory, and ending with the ministry of reconciliation.

Talmud In The Art Of Ben-Zion And Marc Chagall, Civa, Christians In The Visual Arts

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Handout from the 2004 Calvin Symposium on Worship art exhibit. Includes information about the exhibition, titled "Talmud in the Art of Ben-Zion and Marc Chagall," as well as an advertisement for another travelling exhibition curated by CIVA, Christians in the the Visual Arts.

Program Book - 2004 Calvin Symposium On Worship And The Arts, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Program book for the 2004 Calvin Symposium on Worship, including a schedule, presenter bios, and practical information.

Morning Prayer: Based On Psalm 103, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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A handout accompanying a morning worship service based on Psalm 103. It walks through the call to praise, times of need, met by God's compassion, fragility surrounded by love, and praise that seeks to expand.

Poster - Buscando La Paz: A Quest For Peace

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A poster advertising a bilingual Sunday morning worship session featuring Coro Cántico Nuevo directed by Jorge Lockward.

Sacred Piano Music Recital, Charlotte Kroeker, Abner Hershberger

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Program of sacred piano music (or organ or harpsichord music adapted for piano), along with notes about the history and compositional style of each piece.

Conference Worship Services - Calvin Symposium On Worship And The Arts, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Booklet including outlines for four worship services held during the 2003 Calvin Symposium on Worship. The four services are based on the two central claims found in Joel 2: a call to repentance and the promise of the Spirit. The first claim, "rend your hearts and not your garments," has been the church's traditional call to Lenten repentance. The second, "I will pour out my Spirit," has been the church's traditional reading for Pentecost. The life of faith is anchored by both this challenge and this promise, never one without the other.

Organ Recital: Treasures For The Paschal Season, Marie Rubis Bauer

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Program for an organ recital of pieces suitable for the Easter season. Includes pieces by J.S. Bach, Dan Locklair, Petr Eben, and Maurice Durufle.

Schedule Change Note, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Notes about last minute schedule changes at the 2003 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

Program Book - 2003 Calvin Symposium On Worship And The Arts, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Program book for the 2003 Calvin Symposium on Worship, including a schedule, session description, presenter biographies, practical information, and ads.

Brochure - 2003 Calvin Symposium On Worship And The Arts, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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A brochure for the 2003 Calvin Symposium on Worship, including a schedule, list of presenters, and a registration form.

Conference Preview, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Handout from a preview session on Thursday, January 9, 2003, which provided an overview of the plenary sessions at the 2003 Calvin Symposium on Worship. Includes conference announcements and notes from several presenters. Featured presentations by Charles Farhadian and Michael Hawn about global worship.

Christ: The Reflection Of God's Glory, The Exact Imprint Of God's Very Being, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Program for a hymn festival based on Hebrews 1:1-3. The introduction describes the structure of the service: "We gather to worship to await the revelation of God who was revealed in a child, a light to all nations, who was revealed in his baptism, anointed for death and life, who was revealed in the breaking of bread, a foretaste of the heavenly feast."