The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies

𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘙𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘭
Upcoming intensive weeks:
• January 4-11, 2023
• June 21-28,

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Today is Good Friday — the Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. 🕊✨🤍

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THE BODY OF CHRIST BROKEN FOR YOU ~ THE BLOOD OF CHRIST SHED FOR YOU 🤍 ✨✝️

Today is Maundy Thursday — the day during Holy Week that commemorates Jesus washing the feet of his apostles and the last supper of Jesus Christ with them, as described in the canonical gospels.

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A lot can happen in seven days. 🤍🌿🕊

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Our chaplain, The Rev. Dr. Nancy Nethercott, has shared with us a viritual journey of the Stations of the Cross that depicts Jesus' final path on earth: https://t.co/jvJ3doWd3Q ✨

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Today is Palm Sunday! 🕊

This day commemorates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in each of the four canonical Gospels. Palm Sunday marks the first day of Holy Week. 🌿✨

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Are you still considering applying to IWS to begin for the June one-week intensive? 🤔

It's not too late! ⏰

Apply now and join the IWS community! https://t.co/irmFtuHL1V

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It's getting closer! Will we see you this June?! 🤩

We can't wait for all of our IWS people to be back here on campus with us!

Let us know in the comments if you'll be here in Jacksonville with us for the upcoming intensive week (June 21-28)!

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Join IWS for a LIVE Webinar with Dan Wilt to discuss praying the psalms on Saturday, April 15, 2023 @ 9:30am-10:30am EST 🖥
— Register here: https://t.co/UYC5PWJD6w

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Did you know that Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church (HAB) hosts the Institute for Worship Studies campus?

... and yes, there's also a Dunkin' Donuts right across the parking lot for all your snacking needs between classes 👀☕️🍩

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At IWS, we believe that every one of our students has something to contribute to the learning environment during the one-week intensives. 🤩

Applications are open — apply now! https://t.co/irmFtuHdcn

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SAVE THE DATES! 📆

Our on-campus worship seminar will take place June 26-27, 2023, and will be taught by members of the IWS faculty.

It's just like being in the classroom again at IWS! 🤩

Registration will open soon! Watch for more information!

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Is anyone else currently missing the powerful anthem of "The Lord's Prayer" that we sing in chapel? 🥲
FOR THE KINGDOM, THE POWER ~ AND THE GLORY ARE YOURS ~ NOW AND FOREVER ~ AMEN! 🙌🏽

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We will never get over the amazing organ we get to use during the Convocation and Commencement ceremonies! 🤩

There is nothing quite like the sound of an organ to formally open our intesive sessions and honor our graduates. 🎶

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We are now accepting applications for new students for the upcoming on-campus intensive week during June 21-28, 2023! 📝✨

Apply now for admission for either a Master's or Doctorate in Worship Studies here: https://t.co/irmFtuHdcn

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This quote by Dr. Reggie Kidd (an IWS professor in the doctoral program!) is from "With One Voice: Discovering Christ's Song in Our Worship" (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2005), page 134.

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Did you know that all of the IWS faculty members hold adjunct positions at the Institute and many of them teach at other exemplary institutions full-time or part-time during the rest of the year? 👩🏻‍🏫👨🏽‍🎓👨🏼‍🏫👩🏾‍🎓

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Q: What are you most looking forward to when you graduate with your doctoral degree from IWS? 🧐
A: WEARING THE FANCY ACADEMIC REGALIA, of course! 😉🎉

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Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the season of Lent, the 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving preceding Easter Sunday. 🕊✨🌿

Quote: Ancient-Future Time: Forming Spirituality through the Christian Year (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2004), 99-100.

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IWS Faculty Spotlight✨

Rev. Dr. Jessica Jones serves as one of the Thesis Directors of The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, as well as the Associate Academic Dean.

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IWS is the only institute of its kind: we are exclusively designed for graduate studies in worship with the commitment to forming servant leaders in worship renewal. ⛪️

Consider applying now to begin the program in June! 🤩