ReClaim Lutheran Worship Conference
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June 24 - 25
at Roseville Lutheran Church
1215 Roselawn Ave W
Roseville, Minnesota 55113
Lay persons, pastors, & musicians are all invited to attend.
Keynote Speakers
Sunday Evening
“ReClaiming the Absolution”
Walter Sundberg
Professor of Church History
Luther Seminary, St. Paul
Sundberg will bring his usual clear thinking about theological issues to this important practice of the church.
Monday
“ReClaiming Lutheran Hymnody”
Gracia Grindal
Professor of Rhetoric
Luther Seminary, St. Paul
Grindal will talk about what is core to Lutheran hymns and introduce some of the new and exciting hymns that will be in the ReClaim Hymnal.
“ReClaiming Lutheran Ritual”
Michael B. Aune
Professor of Liturgical & Historical Studies and Dean of
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Berkeley, CA
Aune has spent a lifetime of study thinking about how liturgical rituals shape us; something that would be helpful to all of us who care about how worship services form faith. too few of us have thought deeply about when we've planned our services.
Other Highlights:
New musical setting by composer Doug Norquist
Oliver K. Olson, will introduce & sign copies of his new book, ReClaiming the Lutheran Liturgical Heritage
Musical highlights from the forthcoming full edition of the ReClaim: Lutheran Hymnal for Church and Home
Workshops
ReClaiming the Absolution
Walter Sundberg
ReClaiming Lutheran Ritual
Michael Aune
ReClaiming Lutheran Hymnody
Gracia Grindal
ReClaiming Your Congregation
Norman Olsen
Sing a New Song – ReClaim Second Setting Highlights
Doug Norquist, Sharon Follingstad, Gracia Grindal
ReClaiming Confirmation
Oliver K. Olson
ReClaiming The Use of the Means of Grace
Marc Kolden
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Early bird Registration $30
Deadline: Monday, June 4
Registration after June 4 is $40
SCHEDULE
Sunday, June 24
4:00 p.m. Registration
6:00 – 6:15 Hymn / Prayer / Welcome
6:15 – 7:00 Keynote: Walter Sundberg
ReClaiming Absolution
7:00 Break
7:30 – 8:15 Workshops
8:30 – 8:45 Hymn & Prayer
Monday, June 25
7:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 – 9:00 Hymn & Prayer
9:00 – 10:00 Keynote: Gracia Grindal
ReClaiming Lutheran Hymnody
10:00 Announcements
10:15 – 10:45 Break
10:45 – 11:45 Workshops
Noon Lunch
1:00 p.m. Hymn & Prayer
1:15 – 2:15 Keynote: Michael Aune
ReClaiming Lutheran Ritual
2:30 Workshops
3:30 Closing Remarks / Announcements / Hymn & Prayer
3:45 Adjourn
Church Location
Bulletin Announcement:
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ReClaim Resources, developer of the Lutheran Hymnal for Church and Home invites you to attend its conference, “ReClaim Lutheran Worship,” June 24-25 at Roseville Lutheran Church, in Roseville, Minnesota. Keynote speakers are professors: Walter Sundberg, Michael Aune, and Gracia Grindal. Enjoy the music, fellowship, and informative workshops. Learn about the forthcoming print & electronic editions as well as how ReClaim can supplement existing worship resources. Description, schedule, and registration details at www.ReclaimLutheranWorship.org, or call 800-590-6001. All are welcome.
Press Release:
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Group Launches Movement to Bring Lutheran Worship into 21st Century
SAINT PAUL, MINN (June 7, 2007) — Creators of the innovative Lutheran Hymnal for Church and Home will kick off a movement to bring Lutheran worship and tradition into the 21st century at the ReClaim Lutheran Worship Conference June 24-25.
ReClaim’s work was begun in 2004 by a group of scholars, pastors, and lay persons with backgrounds in the ELCA as a positive response to that denomination’s proposals for a new hymnal. In 2006 ReClaim Resources released its introductory edition of Lutheran Hymnal for Church and Home. ReClaim continues its work toward a complete hymnal in print and electronic formats that can be used on its own or as a supplement to current hymnals.
While most Lutheran hymnals are designed as service books for use on Sunday mornings, ReClaim’s Lutheran Hymnal for Church and Home is designed for use both in Sunday services and home devotions. It draws from the Lutheran Reformation to create services and devotional tools that build faith, bring meaning, and aid in church growth.
Keynote speakers at the conference include: Dr. Walter Sundberg, Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, who will speak on “ReClaiming the Absolution”; Dr. Michael B. Aune, Pacific Lutheran Seminary in Berkeley, California, who will speak on “ReClaiming Ritual”; and Professor Gracia Grindal of Luther Seminary, who will speak on “ReClaiming Hymnody,” with musical highlights from the forthcoming full edition of the Lutheran Hymnal for Church and Home.
A conference high point will be the presentation of the newest musical setting for ReClaim by composer Doug Norquist.
Because of the close ties of ReClaim’s committee members to the ELCA, the seven conference workshops are each designed to equip attendees for thoughtful and informed discussions about hymnals and faith. One workshop will prepare voting members to the denomination’s Churchwide Assembly in August for the vote on affirming the ELCA’s new hymnal.
Reformation scholar Oliver K. Olson, will sign copies of his new book Reclaiming the Lutheran Liturgical Heritage. The book follows Martin Luther’s reform, analyzes how it fares in today’s worship service climate, and makes the case for why the Lutheran church should reclaim its confessional liturgical understanding in light of developments in recent hymnals.
ReClaim Lutheran Worship Conference will be held June 24-25 at Roseville Lutheran Church, Roseville, Minn. For more details and to register for the conference, visit www.ReclaimLutheranWorship.org
About ReClaim Resources
ReClaim Resources is a Minnesota-based, independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that works to provide Christ-centered resources in which people can receive the Word of God as freely and clearly as possible in both church and home.
Media Contact:
Sarah Johnson
info@ReclaimLutheranWorship.org
Tel. 800-590-6001
