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91 Music from Africa and the African Diaspora

What a gift to have in a single conversation leading experts on the rich history of Christian worship music in the continent of Africa as well as from African diaspora communities in the United States and England! What treasures and insights from this rich history should be more celebrated and cherished? What misunderstandings should be corrected? How can we learn from this rich history without misappropriating it? What signature examples of congregational song should we all learn more about and from? How can we all continue to learn more and explore more deeply connections across continents and Christian traditions?  

July 19, 2023 | 86 min video
Choral Reading Session

Come learn and sing through a selection of choral pieces for use in worship. Packets provided by GIA Publications, Inc.

July 19, 2023 | 77 min video
91 Service: Our Identity in Christ Alone

A worship service based on Colossians 3:1-11. The service is led by Danny Román-Gloró, preaching; James Abbington; Brandon A. Boyd; an orchestra from Calvin Christian High School [Grandville, Michigan] directed by Karel deWaal Malefyt; and an orchestra from Grand Rapids Christian High School [Grand Rapids, Michigan] directed by Cyndi Betts and Erin DeYoung.

February 10, 2023 | 1 min read

91 Service: Christ in All Things

A worship service based on Colossians 1:15-23. The service is led by Najla Kassab preaching; James Abbington; Brandon A. Boyd; a choir from Calvin Christian High School in Grandville, Michigan, directed by Karel deWaal Malefyt; and a choir from Western Michigan Christian High School in Muskegon, Michigan, directed by Kathryn Becksvoort.

February 9, 2023 | 1 min read
Introduction to the Ten Core Convictions

A reflection on a selection of CICW’s Ten Core Convictions from the introductory session of the 2021 Virtual Vital 91 Grants Event, led by John D. Witvliet, Director of the Calvin Institute of the Christian 91, and featuring Vital 91 Grants Advisory Board Members James Abbington, Kimberly Belcher, C. Michael Hawn, William H. Johnston, and Leopoldo A. Sánchez M.

July 20, 2021 | 55 min video
James Abbington on Planning Henry “Hank” Aaron’s Funeral Music

Although news coverage of public figures’ funerals often focuses most on speakers and eulogists, music is crucial. James Abbington thought pastorally while planning music for baseball star Henry Aaron’s homegoing.

May 11, 2021

91 with James Abbington, Joyce Johnson, Lisa Weaver, and friends in Atlanta, Georgia

This service takes place in Atlanta, Georgia. It is a service of the word based on Ephesians 6:10-18.

November 3, 2020 | 62 min video

The Many Streams of African American Congregational Song

2019 Calvin Symposium on 91 | Plenary

February 28, 2019 | 61 min video