Bethany announces music and arts in worship conference.

"Hebrews 12:28—Brimming with Worship" is the title of a conference celebrating music and the arts in worship April 8-10, 2005. The conference is funded by the Rosenberger Memorial Recital Series and the Stephen I. Katonah Endowment for Faith and the Arts and is part of Bethany Theological Seminary's centennial. It will take place at Richmond (Ind.) Church of the Brethren.

Keynote addresses will be given by Sally Morgenthaler, founder of Sacramentis.com; James Abbington, professor of Music at Morgan State University, Baltimore, Md.; and Nadine Pence Frantz, professor of Theological Studies at Bethany. Morgenthaler works to move worship beyond presentation to an interactive, sacred experience involving all the arts. Abbington is executive editor of the African American Church Music Series published by GIA Publications, Inc. Frantz is developing a set of reflections around images of Jesus as the Christ, and a book using visual art to engage with theology.

The conference will include workshops and worship. Nancy Faus, professor emerita at Bethany, will preach Friday. The Saturday service in the style of emergent worship will be coordinated by Brian Messler, associate pastor at Frederick (Md.) Church of the Brethren. Abbington will lead worship Sunday.

Cost is $199 for the first person from a congregation, $129 for others from the same congregation, and includes lunches and lodging. Cost for commuters is $99/$69. Participants qualify for 1.5 continuing education units. Registration forms will be available in January.

Source: 10/15/2004 Newsline
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