Archive for the ‘Preaching’ Category
Morning worship in the F.A.C.
Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Tags: parables, scripture, services, wsymp09
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CRCNA press release on Symposium opening service
Thursday, January 29th, 2009
From CRCNA: January 29, 2009 — The annual Calvin Symposium on Worship kicked off Thursday morning with a stirring and yet reflective worship service in Calvin’s College’s Fine Arts Center in Grand Rapids, Mich. Preaching to an audience that filled the Fine Arts Center, Rev. Craig Barnes, pastor of Shadyside Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, Penn., [...]
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Presenter Previews: Frank Thomas at Symposium 2009
Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Among over 70 presenters at this year’s Calvin Symposium on Worship will be Dr. Frank Thomas, pastor of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., and professor of preaching at Memphis Theological Seminary and at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. He is the author of books such as They Like to Never Quit Praisin’ God: [...]
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GR Press on Symposium '09
Thursday, January 29th, 2009
From the Grand Rapids Press: The symposium kicks off Thursday with 10 daylong seminars, including “Preaching Parables,” a topic in line with the conference theme. All six conference worship services will feature preaching on Jesus’ parables, and an art exhibit inspired by the parable of the prodigal son runs all week. Some of the artists [...]
Tags: arts, News, parables
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Presenter Previews: Marva Dawn at Symposium 2009
Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Among over 70 presenters at this year’s Calvin Symposium on Worship will be Marva Dawn, theologian, educator, teaching fellow in spiritual theology at Regent College in Vancouver, Canada, and author of many books on worship and spirituality. She spoke at the 2002 January Series at Calvin College. She will preach in evening worship and lead [...]
Tags: prespreviews09, spiritualformation
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Prodigal Son Exhibit featured at Worship Symposium
Monday, January 19th, 2009
We are delighted to reflect on Larry and Mary Gerbens’ collection of art on the theme of the prodigal son at Symposium this year, and to center on the parables of Jesus in our worship this year. More information about this exhibit from the Calvin College Center Art Gallery: In 2008-09 Larry and Mary Gerbens [...]
Tags: arts, News, reflection, scripture
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Geez magazine's 'Daringly Awkward Sermon Contest'
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
From Geez magazine: The Daringly Awkward Sermon Contest. . . because social change is a bit awkward Maybe the key to social change and spiritual growth is found in stumbling, fumbling, oafish awkwardness. Our pulpit awaits. continued…
Tags: contests, News, scripture, sermons
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Theology Today archive on Google Books
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
I just noticed that Google Books is now offering searchable archives of many magazines, including Theology Today. So far it seems to have only editions from the 1940s through the 1960s, but it’s worth keeping an eye on. TT’s website also has a partial archive of articles online. By the way, also see Rob Bradshaw’s [...]
Tags: google, reference, theology
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Being the Church During Election Week
Monday, November 3rd, 2008
Pardon the preacher on the Sundays before and after Election Day: she must neither piously distance herself from the public square nor serve a particular cause or party. Which leaves … what, exactly? John Witvliet starts to navigate these rocky waters in a recent column in Reformed Worship: As I approach these questions, I am [...]
Tags: News, politics
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Exegeting Noah in Sunday School
Monday, November 3rd, 2008
My friend and colleague Ron was impressed by this display on our recent visit to First CRC of Toronto. He elaborates here.
Tags: photos, scripture
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