Growing in faith is vital for everyone in God’s Kingdom, whether you’re a pastor, teacher, or church member.
We’re committed to helping—with workshops, seminars, conferences, and courses you can use for lifelong learning. We structure them to bring worship, learning, and fellowship together to stimulate your intellect, enhance your ministry skills, and renew your spirit. We design them for relevance to a broad ecumenical audience. Many happen right here at Calvin Theological Seminary, many others in a city or town near you, and some may take you to Europe or Mexico. We are pleased to collaborate on many of these events with the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship.
So consider your choices and encourage others to join us.
| Nov 2008 | |
Nov 22
Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
| WORKSHOP: WORSHIP
Saturday Series on Worship: Signing and Singing in Worship
Co-led by Patti Powell, professor at Trinity, and the Trinity student sign club. Registration is required. Co-sponsored with the Church Connection Initiative at Trinity Christian College. Contact Jane Voss: jane.voss@trnty.edu |
| Dec 2008 | |
Dec 1
Calvin Theological Seminary
1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
| COURSE - SCOTT HOEZEE
455 - Theology and Science
Details and Registration |
Dec 1
Calvin Theological Seminary
6:30 PM - 9:15 PM
| COURSE - JAMES OSTERHOUSE
814 - Leading Newly Developed Churches
Details and Registration |
Dec 4
Calvin Theological Seminary
6:30 PM - 9:15 PM
| COURSE - RON NYDAM
726 - Family Ministries
Details and Registration |
Dec 7
LaGrave CRC
Grand Rapids, MI
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
| LESSONS AND CAROLS
Please join us for the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols first sung at the Cathedral of Truro, England, and later adapted for use in King's College Chapel and sung each Christmas since 1918. The service has been sung by the Calvin College Campus Choir since 1974 with the Women's Chorale joining the choir since 2003. Co-sponsored by LaGrave CRC, the music department of Calvin College, and the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. This event is free and open to the public. |
Dec 7
LaGrave CRC
Grand Rapids, MI
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
| LESSONS AND CAROLS
Please join us for the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols first sung at the Cathedral of Truro, England, and later adapted for us in King's College Chapel and sung every Christmas since 1918. The service has been sung by the Calvin College Campus Choir since 1974 with the Women's Chorale joining the choir since 2003. Co-sponsored by LaGrave CRC, the music department of Calvin College, and the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. This event is free and open to the public. |
| Jan 2009 | |
Jan 13
Calvin Theological Seminary Student Center
| CONVERSATION
The Middle Eastern Church: Truth or Dare?
Viktor Makari serves on the General Assembly Council of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as Coordinator of the Middle East and Asia Minor and Director of the Jinishian Memorial Program. He will be lecturing on "The State of the Church in the Middle East" at the Calvin College January Series on Monday, January 12, and then meeting with the seminary community on Tuesday for a follow-up conversation. This event is free and open to the public. |
Jan 23
Calvin Theological Seminary 146W
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
| BOOK OF THE QUARTER READING GROUP
Led by Emily Brink, an invited group of church leaders will gather for lunch to discuss the Winter Book of the Quarter selection Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. |
Jan 23
Calvin Theological Seminary 145W
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
| BOOK OF THE QUARTER READING GROUP
Led by Pieter Tuit, an invited group of church leaders will gather for lunch to discuss the Winter Book of the Quarter selection Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. |
Jan 23
Calvin Theological Seminary Student Center Conference Room
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
| DISCUSSION: BOOK OF THE QUARTER
Led by Lugene Schemper, an invited group of church leaders will gather for lunch to discuss the Winter Book of the Quarter selection Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. |
Jan 23
Calvin Theological Seminary Auditorium
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
| BOOK OF THE QUARTER AUTHOR PRESENTATION
CTS students, faculty, staff, and an invited group of church leaders are invited to watch Ayaan Hirsi Ali's January series lecture on her book Infidel on a live feed in the Seminary auditorium. |
Jan 23
Calvin Theological Seminary Student Center
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
| BOOK OF THE QUARTER READING GROUP
Led by Anne Zaki, an invited group of church leaders, along with students, staff and faculty will gather to discuss the Winter Book of the Quarter selection Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. |
Jan 29-31
Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary
Grand Rapids, MI
| SYMPOSIUM ON WORSHIP
Calvin Symposium on Worship
Co-sponsored with the Center for Excellence in Preaching and the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. For continued updates visit Calvin Institute of Christian Worship |
| Jun 2009 | |
Jun 1-5
Calvin Theological Seminary
| COURSE - DUANE KELDERMAN/KATHY SMITH
The Theology and Practice of Pastoral Ministry (PRTH 621)
Duane Kelderman and Kathy Smith lead this course which will integrate a theological understanding of pastoral ministry with the basic practices of pastoral ministry: worship, preaching, teaching, evangelism, pastoral care, and congregational leadership. Open to students and visitors. Co-sponsored by the Sustaining Pastoral Excellence program of the Christian Reformed Church. Details |
