Embracing Uncertainty: A Session for Seminarians and Graduate Students
The uncertainty of when this pandemic will end and who we will be post-pandemic leaves each of us feeling unresolved. This session is for all seminarians and academics in graduate school to come together to explore how we can be formed to embrace and thrive in uncertain times.
Psalm 36: The Light of Grace
This setting of Psalm 36 was submitted by Imanol Mino, and focuses on the grace of God.
Psalm 9 (and others): God’s Grand Story and the Communion Cross
This interpretation of portions of Psalm 9 and various other psalms was created and submitted by Barbara Sartorius Bjelland and focuses on how God’s grand story of redemption of all creation is woven into the psalms.
Psalm 90:1 –2: From Everlasting to Everlasting
This setting of Psalm 90:1 –2 was created and submitted by Regina Jupp and focuses on the idea that even in chaos we can find rest in our everlasting God.
Psalm 8:5–8 and 22:10: Whale Song
This interpretation of Psalm 8:5–8; 22:10 [The Message] was created and submitted by Barbara Sartorius Bjelland. The psalm imagery combines the transcendence of God the Creator with the immanence of God, who holds all things together with tender hands.
Psalm 95: Vengan, cantemos al Señor / Come, Let Us Sing to the Lord
Canción de alabanza inspirada en el Salmo 95. / A setting of Psalm 95 that was submitted by Gerardo Oberman. This setting is a song of praise.
Psalm 18: Mi salvador / My Savior
Esta interpretación del salmo 18 fue presentada por Andrea Armoa. Plasma un momento tormentoso donde Dios acude en nuestra ayuda. / This interpretation of Psalm 18 was presented by Andrea Armoa. It depicts a stormy moment where God comes to our aid.
Psalm 8: Oh Lord, Our Lord, How Majestic
This setting of Psalm 8 was composed and submitted by Josh Rodriguez. It is a musical response to the opening lines of this psalm.
Psalm 57: Awake Up, My Glory
“Awake up, my glory” is a setting of Psalm 57 [KJV]. Sungji Hong wrote the music and submitted the setting. This text is a call for all of creation to joyfully praise the Lord our God. I tried to capture this idea of joy at God’s unmerited goodness and grace.
Psalm 9: Trust in You
This song based on Psalm 9 was submitted by Joel Jupp, who wrote and recorded the song, and it expresses our reliance upon the Lord’s sovereignty in the midst of uncertainty.
Psalm 71: I Will Always Have Hope
This setting of Psalm 71, written and submitted by Ken Michell, focuses on the rich connection between hope and praise.
Psalm 85: Grant Us Your Peace, Lord
Psalm 85, “Grant Us Your Peace, Lord,” submitted by Yongjiang Zhou, was written by Jacques Berthier and focuses on peace.