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A bibliography accompanying Laura James's talk.

A handout accompanying a worship service focusing on Psalm 118 and thanksgiving.

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 time together. We are mindful of the rare opportunity for preachers, musicians, artists, and worship leaders to participate in worship without the responsibility of leading. To that end, we pray that the services will be "transparent." We pray that our attention will be drawn through what we do to the beauty of the triune God. We would be thrilled if afterward we'd find ourselves forgetting to talk about the details of what we've done because of eagerness to savor the beauty of God's being, character and redemptive work.

Recording of a lecture by Stanley Grenz about finding a positive response to the "worship wars."

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

Lecture by Calvin Seerveld about the Psalms.

Recording of a lecture by Dorothy Bass about Christian worship and practice.

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, Canada, and Europe. It was designed in conjunction with the 2005 Calvin Symposium on Worship, in order to further the viewer's understanding of the relationship between sacred space and worship. Ultimately this body of work aims to foster an ongoing discussion of sacred spaces and places. We hope that the ideas, concepts, and dialogue that surface will promote additional artistic conversation and spiritual exploration.

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 time together. We are mindful of the rare opportunity for preachers, musicians, artists, and worship leaders to participate in worship without the responsibility of leading. To that end, we pray that the services will be "transparent." We pray that our attention will be drawn through what we do to the beauty of the triune God. We would be thrilled if afterward we'd find ourselves forgetting to talk about the details of what we've done because of eagerness to savor the beauty of God's being, character and redemptive work.

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

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 will be a source of biblically grounded encouragement, challenge, nourishment, and refreshment for all who participate during our time together. We are mindful of the rare opportunity for preachers, musicians, artists, and worship leaders to participate in worship without the responsibility of leading. To that end, we pray that the services will be "transparent." We pray that our attention will be drawn through what we do to the beauty of the triune God. We would be thrilled if afterward we'd find ourselves forgetting to talk about the details of what we've done because of eagerness to savor the beauty of God's being, character and redemptive work.