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Drama

Scripts
The Broken Gift (Isaiah 43)
by Randall Buursma
The Phone Call (Genesis 12)
by Randall Buursma
Just Some Puppet on a String (Confession)
by Randall Buursma

Articles
Archive of all articles and readings in Liturgical Drama from Reformed Worship magazine.
A Tale of Three Churches: Using Drama in Worship (Reformed Worship)
Todd E. Johnson
article about a Worship Renewal Grant Project on worship and theatre

The Feast of Booths: A dramatic retelling of the story in Nehemiah (Reformed Worship)
John F. Schuurman and Jane Tiemersma Vogel
Nativity Dramas: Why an Ancient Practice Might Work Well for the MTV Generation
(Reformed Worship)
Todd Farley
article on nativity drama in Advent worship

Share and Share Alike: Free—and Nearly Free—Drama Resources (Reformed Worship)
Ron Rienstra
review of three websites providing Christian drama resources

Travels with Paul: Bringing the First Missionary Journey to Life—with Kids (Reformed Worship)
Marvin J. Hofman and Laura Keeley
overview and dramatic readings for Paul's missionary journey

Audio
Retelling the Stories: Dramatizing Texts from the Revised Common Lectionary
John Steven Paul
presentation to the Calvin College Festival of Faith and Writing

Events
See Calendar of Events for a complete listing of upcoming events

Other Links
Christians in Theatre Arts (CITA)
organization supporting Christian believers who are also theatre artists
Friends of the Groom
professional troupe of Christian performers
Soul Purpose
liturgical theatre troupe from Valparaiso University

Worship Renewal Grant Projects
These are some of the Worship Renewal Grant recipients who have focused on drama in their worship renewal. Click on their names for posters that summarize their work and learning. For a complete listing of grant recipients, see Grants Awarded.

Friends of the Groom, Terrace Park, Ohio (2004)
To equip young people to present Biblical readings, scenes and readings which are appropriate for worship and to provide training in the purpose and meaning of worship.

IMAGO DEI: Friends of Christianity and the Arts, Lawrence, Kansas (2004)
To train worship leaders in liturgical dance, visual arts, drama, music, and liturgical environment through a series of educational workshops.

Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church, Lafayette, California (2004)
To prepare worshipers of all ages to present scripture in worship through dramatic interpretations of scripture, original musical works based upon the reading, story-telling and visual representations of scriptural themes.

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