Worship
For over 35 years, the Calvin Symposium on Worship has annually gathered together worshipers from many Christian traditions across Canada, the US, and beyond, bringing together people from a variety of roles in worship and leadership, including pastors, worship planners and leaders, musicians, scholars, students, worship bands and teams, organists, visual artists, preachers, chaplains, missionaries, liturgists, council and session leaders, and more. Cosponsored by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and the Center for Excellence in Preaching at Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary, the Symposium aims to encourage leaders in churches and worshiping communities of all sizes and settings. In 2023, the Services of Word focused on Paul's letter to the Colossians.
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| 2023 | ||
| Thursday, February 9th | ||
| 12:00 AM |
Vesper Service: Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Calvin Institute of Christian Worship 12:00 AM Songwriters Wendell Kimbrough and Carlos Colón lead a multicultural vespers service of scripture-inspired lament, gratitude, and hope with prayers from across time and traditions. |
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| Saturday, April 8th | ||
| 12:00 AM |
Vesper Service: The Lord Is My Shepherd: Singing Our Faith Calvin Institute of Christian Worship 12:00 AM This Vesper service focuses on the theme of Psalm 23, guiding the congregation through a series of hymns, scripture readings, and prayers centered on God's provision and presence. Led by guest contributors and the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, the service emphasizes global solidarity and hope, specifically addressing those suffering from recent tragedies in the Middle East and beyond. |
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| Friday, February 10th | ||
| 12:00 AM |
Worship Service: A Chosen and Thankful People Calvin Institute of Christian Worship 12:00 AM A service of the word and table based on Colossians 3:12-17. The service is led by Laura de Jong, preaching; Ron Rienstra; and Western Theological Seminary Chapel Stewards, past and present [Holland, Michigan]. |
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| Thursday, February 9th | ||
| 12:00 AM |
Worship Service: Christ in All Things Calvin Institute of Christian Worship 12:00 AM A worship service based on Colossians 1:15-23. The service is led by Najla Kassab preaching; James Abbington; Brandon A. Boyd; a choir from Calvin Christian High School in Grandville, Michigan, directed by Karel deWaal Malefyt; and a choir from Western Michigan Christian High School in Muskegon, Michigan, directed by Kathryn Becksvoort. |
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| Wednesday, February 8th | ||
| 12:00 AM |
Worship Service: Growing in Grace and Knowledge Calvin Institute of Christian Worship 12:00 AM A worship service based on Colossians 1:1-14. The service is led by Scott Hoezee, preaching; Karen Campbell; and members of the Calvin University community. |
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Calvin Institute of Christian Worship 12:00 AM This video captures a LOFT (Living Our Faith Together) worship service at Calvin University, focusing on themes of God’s faithfulness and comfort amidst suffering through the book of Lamentations. The service incorporates prayer, communal singing, and scripture readings to create a space for students and attendees to bring their grief and hope to God. |
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| Friday, February 10th | ||
| 12:00 AM |
Worship Service: Our Identity in Christ Alone Calvin Institute of Christian Worship 12:00 AM A worship service based on Colossians 3:1-11. The service is led by Danny Román-Gloró, preaching; James Abbington; Brandon A. Boyd; an orchestra from Calvin Christian High School [Grandville, Michigan] directed by Karel deWaal Malefyt; and an orchestra from Grand Rapids Christian High School [Grand Rapids, Michigan] directed by Cyndi Betts and Erin DeYoung. |
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| Thursday, February 9th | ||
| 12:00 AM |
Worship Service: Rooted in Christ Calvin Institute of Christian Worship 12:00 AM A worship service based on Colossians 2:6-15. The service is led by Marshall E. Hatch, preaching; Nate Glasper; Lisa Sung; and the Calvin University Gospel Choir. |
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