CE-4001-A: Turn that music… up?  A Christian Theory of Popular Culture
The Christian community has struggled with either condemning anything coming from “secular” pop culture or treating it as a commodity for which we should have little concern. What does it
mean to listen to music deeply and discern what is good and bad about it? This workshop will involve listening to music.
Ken Heffner is the director of Student Activities at Calvin College and the director of the Festival of Faith & Music.  Among others, the concert season he founded at Calvin has featured Dave Matthews Band, the Indigo Girls, Lupe Fiaso, Joanna Newsom, Iron and Wine, Sufjan Stevens, Mavis Staples and the Decemberists.  He and his wife Gail live in the Eastown neighborhood in Grand Rapids, where they moved from Pittsburgh with their three children in 1993.

Date & Time: Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 1:00 - 3:30pm
Cost: $15

  

 

CE-4001-C: Singing the Psalms
The year 2012 marks the 450th anniversary of the Genevan Psalter and the English metrical psalter of Thomas Sternhold and John Hopkins. It is also the 100th anniversary of the 1912 Psalter, the basis of the Christian Reformed Church's Psalter Hymnal. Dr. David Koyzis will explore the tradition of singing the psalms set to poetic metres as initiated by the European Reformation. In addition to his own project of writing fresh poetic versions of the psalms and arranging their proper Genevan melodies, he will discuss other ways of singing the psalms, including various forms of chant. Be ready to learn and to sing!
David T. Koyzis is Professor of Political Science at Redeemer University College and is an amateur poet and musician. He is the author of Political Visions and Illusions (InterVarsity Press, 2003) and has recently completed a book on authority, office and the image of God.

Date & Time: Tuesday, February 28, 7-9pm
Cost: $15


CE-4001-D: What did Jesus Look Like?  The Shroud of Turin, an Eye Opening, 2-part Lecture
Join Dr. Gary Chiang, an accomplished international biologist and a local expert on faith and science, as he presents a two part lecture series on the Shroud of Turin, the world’s most studied religious relic. Once declared by science to be a medieval hoax, the Shroud of Turin has regained scientific credibility.
Dr. Gary Chiang, a biology professor at Redeemer University College and a world leading authority on science and faith as it relates to the Shroud of Turin, will describe the Shroud’s history and its scientific facts. On display will be a completely accurate and authentic representation the Shroud as it appeared in 1978. This replica is open for public viewing after each lecture until 10 pm.

Date & Time: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 and Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: $30

 

 

CE-4001-F: Pathways Drawing unto God: Meditative Prayer and Creativity Workshop
During this day retreat, you will have an opportunity to take some time for prayer and quiet reflection.  You will have an opportunity to develop a visual voice when there are no words to express what is deep within your heart.  Take time to bypass your inner critic and discover the creative child of God within you.  Through time for quiet and rest, prayer, reflection and spontaneous art expression, the Holy Spirit allows and gifts you to listen with your eyes, to see with your heart, and to open to a new vision for yourself.
Although a group setting, people will be reflecting and meditating and responding to scripture on their own.  The process is an individual and a personal one. No art experience is necessary to take part in this creative form of prayer.
Betty Brouwer works at Shalem Mental Health Network in Hamilton, ON where she is the director of the Attachment program: Linking Lives/Building Connections and the artistic director of RE-create Outreach Art Studio.  Betty is a registered art therapist with the Canadian Art Therapy Association and the Ontario Art Therapy Association.  She is also a certified Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapist.
Michelle De Boer B.A., Grad. Dipl., is an Art Therapist whose work at Shalem has included working with children and families with issues of addiction, divorce and separation, those experiencing grief, anger issues, and children with behavioural difficulties at home and school. Michelle enjoys working alongside parents and families of these children throughout the therapy process and includes them in the art-making experience. Michelle's passion is facilitating a safe therapeutic environment where clients of all ages can experience creating art that aids in the discovery of self-awareness, personal growth, and healing.

Date & Time: Saturday April 28 9-4:30pm
Cost: $125
 

 

CE-4001-E: The Blessings of Scripture’s Final Book (Series)
The Revelation given to John on the island of Patmos has become one of the most debated books in Scripture, and often it evokes in readers intrigue, confusion and fear.  But John makes it clear that the book is intended to flow with blessings!  During these four sessions we will focus on understanding the book as a gift to the people of God who are called to stand firm in Jesus through tumultuous times. 

Dr. Syd Hielema serves as chaplain and associate professor of religion at Redeemer University College.  He has taught a university course on the book of Revelation, and loves preaching from it.

 

Date & Time:  Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 7-9pm
Cost: $75 for the series of 4 lectures or $20 per lecture. NOTE: If registering for a single lecture(s), please use the following codes:   

               CE-4001-E1: Lecture 1

               CE-4001-E2: Lecture 2

               CE-4001-E3: Lecture 3

               CE-4001-E4: Lecture 4