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"Returning To My Father" : A Decolonial Reading Of Lk 15:11-32 Towards A Reconstruction Of African Theological Anthropology For Authentic Sacramental Ethics Via Indigenous Divinity Graduate Schools., Besem Etchi

Graduate Student Research Symposium

This paper makes three hermeneutical contributions: (1) By uncovering the Indigenous Norse zero-point subtext structuring today's Catholic liturgy, the paper constructs ancestral primacy as the delinking methodology for indigeniztion; (2) By emphasizing ritual as transformative technology for identity and relationship, in its wielding of neurolinguistic programming, the paper establishes indigenous epistemology as the proper spatial locus for any symbolic exchange that emerges authentic sacramental ethics; (3) By discussing the possibilities that creating indigenous Divinity graduate schools in African countries offers, a path of realizing sociopolitical stability and harmony in African states as a communal body is systematized.

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Lent 1 Series C 2019, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the First Sunday in Lent, Series C and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

Festival Of The Transfiguration Series C 2019, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the Festival of the Transfiguration, Series C and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

Reformed Worship (Rw) 131 - Ascension / Pentecost (March 2019), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Worship Series: Ruth by Shannon Jammal-Hollemans....3

It's a Matter of Life: Re-storied by Worship by Rebecca Warren....12

What Calendar Do You Follow? by Constance Cherry, Maria Eugenia Cornou, Paul Detterman, Joan DeVries, Adam Perez, and Reggie Smith....32

Sing 10: A Service in Celebration of Juneteenth by Thomas J. Parlette....37

Articles

Editorial: Ascension, Pentecost, Missions, and Justice by Joyce Borger....2

Pitfalls and Guardrails by Chris Schoon....22

Terrorism and the Politics of Worship by Matthew Kaemingk....27

For Pastors: Context by Scott Hoezee....45

Q&A: On Engaging Quieter Young People in Worship Ministry by John …

Epiphany 7 Series C 2019, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany, Series C and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

Epiphany 6 Series C 2019, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, Series C and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

Epiphany 5 Series C 2019, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, Series C and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

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Blog

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Epiphany 4 Series C 2019, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Series C and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

Epiphany 3 Series C 2019, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Series C and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

Singing Our Savior's Story: Songs For Congregations, Choirs And Worship Teams, James Abbington, Alison Adam, Emily R. Brink, Alfredo Colman, Joel Navarro, Emmet G. Price Iii, Kathleen S. Turner

Symposium on Worship Archive

Explore a rich variety of music that reflects deeply on the life of Jesus, and is appropriate for any service based on one of the four New Testament gospels, including some songs that focus on “telling the story,” others that are adept at “unpacking the meaning of the story,” and still others that “help us see ourselves taken up into the story.” Examples will include historic texts by Watts and Wesley, music from African-American, Asian, Latino, and Anglo contexts appropriate for use in both contemporary and traditional contexts. Come ready to transcend stylistic divides as we focus our attention on …

Trinitarian Sacramental Theology, Kimberly Hope Belcher, Todd Billings, Glenn Packiam, M. Sydney Park, Laura A. Smit, John D. Witvliet

Symposium on Worship Archive

It is a remarkable Christian claim that God is active not only in receiving our worship, but also in inspiring, prompting, and perfecting it—drawing us into communion with God and each other. It is also remarkable that God would do this through embodied, material human actions of washing, eating, and drinking. Yet often this central Christian vision is forgotten, ignored, or distorted, and all sorts of believers are never given the opportunity to taste and see God’s beauty in this vivid and nourishing way. This session will be a doxological session, full of praise to God for this gift. It …

Program Book - Calvin Symposium On Worship, Calvin Symposium On Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

No abstract provided.

Salvation Belongs To The Lord: The Story Of Jonah, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Western Theological Seminary

Symposium on Worship Archive

Led by Western Theological Seminary

Habakkuk 3:17-19: The God Of Joy In The Midst Of Our Troubles, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Cornelius Plantinga Jr., Western Theological Seminary

Symposium on Worship Archive

Led by Western Theological Seminary; Cornelius Plantinga Jr., preaching

Hosea: 11:1-11: The Heart Of The Divine Parent, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Ahmi Lee, Nikki Lerner, Proskuneo

Symposium on Worship Archive

No abstract provided.

Jonah 4:1-11: The Love Of God For All People And Creatures, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Meg Janista Kuykendall, Calvin College Worship Apprentices

Symposium on Worship Archive

Led by Calvin College Worship Apprentices; Meg Jenista Kuykendall, preaching

Prayers Of A Person, Prayers Of The People, Jane Zwart

Symposium on Worship Archive

What does it mean for any of us as one person—a person with particular quirks and gifts and blind spots—to offer the prayers of the people? How do we voice prayers that move toward generosity without sliding into the generic? How do we craft prayers that offer up our firstfruits as writers or orators without letting them become showy? How do we pray without furthering or ignoring the divisions that run through our congregations? This workshop will weigh these questions as well as explore some provisions for the person called upon to pray on behalf of all God’s people.

Worship In Times Of Crisis And Trauma, Anthony L. Bennett, Nancy Kingwood, Nikki Lerner, Bo H. Lim, Kathy Smith

Symposium on Worship Archive

How can we plan and lead worship in the midst of a crisis or in the aftermath of a traumatic situation? Whether we’ve faced a school shooting or a racially fueled event or simply recognized the many traumatic experiences in the lives of the people in our congregations, we need to understand the issues involved and be able to process them well in the context of worshiping God. We need to lead the people in expressing their laments to God as well as assure them of God’s healing presence. This seminar will share the wisdom of leaders who’ve been “through …

Evening Prayer: Lord, For Thy Tender Mercies Sake, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, John Ferguson, The Choral Scholars

Symposium on Worship Archive

No abstract provided.

Leading Effective Praise Team Rehearsals, Paul Ryan

Symposium on Worship Archive

Our best praise team rehearsals prepare our hearts, hands, and voices to lead the community in song. In this workshop, we’ll explore the goals and techniques of effective and life-giving rehearsals by considering personal preparation, repertoire, team dynamics, and the pastoral needs of our teams.

Children's Books About Worship, Kristen Verhulst, Maria Eugenia Cornou Phd, Joel Schoon-Tanis

Symposium on Worship Archive

There are a number of wonderful children’s books that help church school leaders, educators, parents, and grandparents teach children about worship. These books focus on the sacraments, the 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. At the beginning of this session hear from the coauthor and illustrator of the new children’s book En la escuela de los Salmos/At Psalms School.

Worship In Christian Educational Institutions, Susan Burner, Bo H. Lim, Emmett G. Price Iii, Rod Reed, Anthony Ruff, Joanna Wigboldy

Symposium on Worship Archive

Many Christian educational institutions aim to provide an integrated educational experience in which students grow spiritually. In an institution that exists primarily to educate, what is the role of public worship in the formation of students? Rod Reed will explore five questions that identify and address the unique challenges and goals of public worship on the Christian campus. Panelists from a variety of higher education contexts will then share the ways in which Reed’s questions speak to the way they approach worship on their own campuses. These questions are sure to prompt deep discussion around your institution’s worship. Come with …

Hidden Prophets Of The Bible: Finding The Gospel In Hosea Through Malachi, Amanda Benckhuysen, Scott Hoezee, Michael J. Williams

Symposium on Worship Archive

Who are the minor prophets? What do they have to say? Why should any of us care? This delegation of twelve strange men has arrived at our church from their obscure biblical backwaters. Should we let them in? This seminar will explore the contours of these biblical books with an eye toward teaching and preaching them vibrantly

Worship And Culture, John A. Azumah, Monique M. Ingalls, Terry Leblanc, Robert Chao Romero, Leopoldo Sánchez, John D. Witvliet

Symposium on Worship Archive

All pastoral leaders, including worship leaders, are called to make decisions with discernment about culture. We are called to “not conform to this world” (Rom. 12) and yet to “be all things to all people” for the sake of the gospel (1 Cor. 9:22). At its best, Christian worship is richly contextual. It is also countercultural. To make discerned choices about how worship relates to culture, we need the wisdom of believers from many different cultural contexts to teach and guide us, to keep us from rejecting what should not be rejected and embracing what should not be embraced. We …

Desde La Salida Del Sol / From The Rising Of The Sun: A Bilingual Service, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Tony Alonso

Symposium on Worship Archive

No abstract provided.

Sing To The Lord: A Service Of Song, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, The Psalm Project

Symposium on Worship Archive

No abstract provided.

Amos 8:1-7: The Savior Of Justice For The Needy, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Timothy Blackmon, The Psalm Project

Symposium on Worship Archive

No abstract provided.

Making Worship A Verb For All Ages: Cultivating Worship Awareness And Inviting Response, Terri Gaeddert, Rosi Penner Kaufman

Symposium on Worship Archive

WorshipArts at Rainbow Mennonite Church in Kansas City is a program for K-5th grade congregants. Influenced by the Reggio Emilia teaching and learning approach, this program offers children the opportunity to respond to worship, ask questions, and become more aware of the language, ritual, movement, sound, and art incorporated in worship. A Vital Worship Grant from the Calvin Worship Institute in 2014–15 provided the resources to expand awareness and integration of the program more fully into the worship life of the Rainbow congregation.

How To Preach From A Parable, Gary Burge

Symposium on Worship Archive

Speaking in parables was Jesus’ preferred form of teaching. Both his world and ours are drawn to these concise, poignant stories. This seminar will analyze the parable in its ancient cultural context, illustrate how parables can be interpreted, outline a few pitfalls, and provide a case study using one of Jesus’ most difficult stories, The Parable of the Friend at Midnight (Luke 11:1–13).