by Rev. Nancy E. Hardy, Mus. Bac., ARCT, M.R.E., MDiv, ThD. cand. (Emmanuel College)
We learn about God in our spoken words of prayer and praise. We also learn about God through the hymns we sing, for our congregational songs can articulate our theology—what we believe about God in Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit in the world. Drawing on the church’s congregational songs, Nancy Hardy will invite us to discover liturgical theology within the hymns we sing. The Rev. Hardy has had a varied pastoral and educational ministry within The United Church of Canada, working in congregations in the Maritimes and southern Ontario and serving as Mission Study Editor at the United Church’s national office. She has written and edited numerous publications within the United Church, including “Gathering,” a major liturgical resource. She co-chaired the committee responsible for the publication of Voices United, the hymnbook of The United Church of Canada.
The Liturgy Seminar hosted by the Toronto School of Theology, promotes discussion on a wide variety of topics in the study of liturgy. Liturgical studies constitutes a significant program at TST and the Liturgy Seminar is an important means of nurturing its growth. Organizers of the Seminar are Professors:
Organizer of the Seminar:
William Kervin, B.Sc. (Mt. Allison), M.Div. (A.S.T.), Th.D. (Victoria) Associate Professor of Public Worship (Emmanuel College)
David Pereyra, MArch, PhD (St. Michael’s College) Project and Outreach Coordinator (Inclusive Design Research Centre - OCAD University)
We encourage papers and presentations on liturgical theology, liturgical history (in all periods and traditions), ritual studies and pastoral-liturgical practice. Enquiries and paper proposals are welcome at tst.liturgy.seminar@gmail.com.
Exploring the Notion of Intercultural Worship
Rev. Teresa A. Burnett-Cole, B.A., M.Div., Th.D. cand. (Emmanuel College). Minister, Riverdale United Church, Toronto
The Dominican Rite: Liturgy Reflecting Spirituality