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February 16, 2006 |
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May the light of God's love push back the darkness.
We come to the light from the four corners of the earth,
from the north, from the south,
from the east, and from the west.
But we are all one in Jesus Christ. ...
Let us lift up our many voices and praise the God of all people.
-An Epiphany call to worship from The Worship Sourcebook (F.1.3.11)
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Symposium on Worship |
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Symposium 2006 Slideshow
 The annual Symposium on Worship seeks to renew worship through word, music, vision, and action. Our new slideshow of last month's Symposium illustrates how each of these areas was explored in worship and learning. Also see a follow-up guide and audio from Symposium.
www.calvin.edu/worship/sympos
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Vital Worship
Feature stories...for inspiration, reflection, and group discussion
Visual Arts in Worship: From either-or to both-and
 Soaring arches, stained glass, mosaic floors. Icons, robes, vestments, candles. Stencils on rice paper, catechetical posters, Holy Week processionals, images flickering across big screens.
Christians around the world have different ways of using visual arts in worship. Yet we worship the same Potter, who through the indwelling Spirit shapes us to become more like Christ Incarnate.
And as lush or austere as your own visual tradition may be, you can worship more deeply by considering why and how other Christians receive God's revelation through what they see.
Read more.
www.calvin.edu/worship/stories/visual_worship.php
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Publications |
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New recording sponsored by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship:
A New Heaven and a New Earth (Calvin College Alumni Choir)
 A New Heaven and a New Earth is a live recording of a hymn festival, based on Revelation 21 and 22, at LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in September 2005. It includes 13 songs plus Scripture readings and reflections, as well as a copy of the worship service booklet. Audio samples of songs from this CD, along with information about how to order, are now available online.
www.calvin.edu/worship/pub/new_heaven.php
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Events |
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The Theology and Practice of Pastoral Ministry
February 27 - March 3
Anaheim Christian Reformed Church
Anaheim, California
This course will explore how strong pastoral identity is the key to sustaining pastoral excellence. Today’s church has witnessed a breakdown of consensus about what the role of the pastor is. This course is a study of the theology and practice of pastoral ministry with a view to creatively and critically engaging changing views of the church and its ministry in our contemporary culture, and enhancing the practice of pastoral ministry. Instructors: Duane Kelderman and Kathy Smith. Also offered June 5-9, 2006 at Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
www.calvin.edu/worship/events/calendar.php
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From our regularly updated Worship Weblog:
Recent entries:
- Notes from new resources on teens and religion
- Reflections on worship workshop in Jersey City
- Exploring justice and worship in Intro to Worship course
www.calvin.edu/worship/serving
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Symposium: Slideshow