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Writing and Choosing Songs for Singing

What makes a song singable? Meet with Paul Ryan and Wendell Kimbrough as they discuss the morning worship service held in the chapel [10:30–10:50 a.m.] and the qualities of congregational song that help the church join its voices as one.

July 19, 2023 | 50 min video
Biblical Storytelling and the Drama of the Bible

In this conversation, actor, playwright, and professor Jeff Barker shares with pastor Paul Ryan his journey in Biblical storytelling as way to help students and worshiping communities hear and see the importance of scripture memorization, speaking the text, and reclaiming 'the plays' of the Bible.

December 2, 2021 | 31 min video

And We Shall Learn Through the Dance

A conversation on the integral role of dance and movement in worship with Kathleen Turner and Paul Ryan

December 2, 2021 | 35 min video
Songfest

A song service converging old and new, local and global led by Calvin University Worship Pastor, Paul Ryan, and the Student Chapel Team

November 17, 2021
Beyond Dance: Congregational Movement and Gestures in Worship

A conversation with Dr. Kathleen Turner and Julia Start Fletcher about simple postures, gestures, and movement in worship that can open up formative possibilities for congregations.

December 21, 2020

The Lord’s Prayer with Congregational Participation through Movement

Julia Start Fletcher demonstrates two versions of the Lord’s Prayer that incorporates simple and accessible movement for deep participation and formation.

December 21, 2020
Simple Movement and Gestures with Congregational Song

Dr. Kathleen Turner demonstrates simple and accessible congregational movement to accompany the song, “Come to Me” by Wendell Kimbrough.

December 21, 2020
For High Schoolers: Reimagining Worship at School and Church Post COVID-19

Remember what it was like to worship together, in-person? This session is for all high school age students and their teachers: Join us for a discussion of hopes and dreams for worship in high schools and your church community post-COVID-19.

November 3, 2020 | 52 min video

Worship 101

What are the basics that every worship planner and leader should know? Come find out by listening to the Calvin University Worship Apprentices as they share key insights and practices learned through serving in worship during the fall of 2020.   

October 29, 2020 | 71 min video
Worship with Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan

This service takes place at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is a service of the word based on Romans 8:1-8.

October 27, 2020 | 44 min video
Service of the Word: A Living Hope

A worship service from Symposium 2020 based on 1 Peter 1:3-9, "A Living Hope."

February 4, 2020