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Calvin Theological Seminary
May 25, 2006
This day-long conference exploring the meaning of the Ascension culminated in a community worship service at Woodlawn CRC. The conference and service were co-sponsored by the Dean of the Chapel, Calvin College, and the Center for Excellence in Preaching.
Schedule
Opening Worship
Audio and text of sermon by Scott Hoezee
First Plenary
A Face Like This One: The Significance of the Doctrine of the Ascension
Gerrit Scott Dawson
. Listen
(from www.calvinseminary.edu)
Second Plenary
Ascension, Adoption, and Homecoming
Tom Boogaart
. Read (Perspectives)
Third Plenary
The Meaning of the Ascension for Christian Scholars
Stephen Davis
. Listen (from www.calvinseminary.edu)
. Read (Perspectives)
Panel Discussion with Calvin College faculty
Moderated by Laura Smit
. Listen (from www.calvinseminary.edu)
Breakout Sessions
- Gerrit Scott Dawson "The Ascension in the Mission, Worship and Education of the Church"
. Listen (from www.calvinseminary.edu) - Laura Smit "Integrating the Ascension into Teaching and Scholarship"
. Listen (from www.calvinseminary.edu) - Betsy Steele Halstead "Connecting the Incarnation, Ascension, and Pentecost: the Challenges and Benefits of Visual Arts in the Church"
- Greg Scheer handout "Songs for Ascension: Looking Beyond Your Hymnal"
Worship Service
Community-wide Ascension Worship service Calvin College Chapel
Hosted by Woodlawn Christian Reformed Church
Music led by Roy Hopp
Worship Service Program
. View
Sermon: "Investing in a Field of Flesh" (Jeremiah 32:6-15) by Gerrit Scott Dawson
. Read (Perspectives)
Presenter Information
More information about this conference
Related resources on the Ascension