We have collected here some of the videos of the special zoom events that took place in the spring of 2021. Enjoy this smorgasbord of thoughtful and fun recordings.
Decolonizing Missions
One of the earliest forms of the Christian faith that adapted to a radically different culture was Celtic Christianity. As a result, the early missionaries coming out of Ireland thought differently about how the gospel would be carried to others. Today, we need the wisdom of those early saints to decolonize our approaches to church and missions from the western, individualistic worldview. Come hear from people who are doing mission as well as those who’ve had mission done to them and celebrate more indigenous forms of mission.
Watch Recording of Decolonizing Missions Session (56:04)
God and Guinness
The three-century story of how the Guinness family's faith impacted the city of Dublin and the Irish people. Panelists will also share the secrets of brewing a good stout, and reflections on faith and vocation in our present day
Watch Recording of God and Guinness Session (54:45)
Irish Dancing
Few things capture the joy of Ireland like its music. When the strings of violin and banjo weave together with rhythm, flute, and hearty Gaelic song, you can’t help but join the dance. InterVarsity alumna and dance instructor Laura Holford will teach us some basic Irish dance steps (it’s ok, you can turn your camera off!), providing a warm environment to dance and celebrate the good things of God’s world we're discovering along the Celtic Way.
Watch Recording of Irish Dancing Session (51:14)
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Laura Holford Irish Dance Instructor, Toured with the National Dance Company of Ireland throughout 20 countries. |
Lewis, Tolkien and the Inklings: The Pursuit of Friendship and the Flourishing of our Work
For nearly 20 years a group of writers gathered at a pub near Oxford University to listen to and discuss the work of the members. In popular imagination, the meetings of men in the sitting room at the Eagle and Child pub were thought to be loud occasions - animated by strong opinions and copious amounts of warm beer. The reality was likely different according to Diana Glyer, Bandersnatch, who writes that the group typically met for breakfast on Tuesday mornings. But perhaps the most striking observations from Professor Glyer’s book are the ways that members of the Inklings shared a friendship that transformed their lives and their work. Our workshop will explore these insights as well as ways that we can encourage friendship in creative communities.
Watch Recording of Lewis, Tolkien and the Inklings (48:51)
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Jeff Barneson Senior Campus Staff Minister (Boston), InterVarsity's Graduate and Faculty Ministries |
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James Kim Professor of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education |
Experience devotional exploration and communal reflection through Celtic poetry and visual art. In the Celtic tradition, many prayers, hymns, and reflections are written in poetic fashion. We will read and examine some of these poetic devotional expressions as well as a handful of “spiritual” poems by poets working in the Irish tradition. The Celtic monastics are known for their magnificent blending of words and visual art through their illuminated manuscripts. We will examine some of these illustrations along with other visual art that will draw us into the wonder and joy reflected in the hearts of the artists who made these pieces.
Watch Recording of Paths of Contemplation
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Bobby Gross Vice President, InterVarsity's Graduate and Faculty Ministries |
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Diane Tyndall Campus Staff Minister, InterVarsity's Graduate and Faculty Ministries |
Six Streams of Christian Faith
Explore how the six great traditions of Christian faith, as described by Richard Foster, were practiced by early Celtic Christians - contemplative, holiness, charismatic, social justice, evangelical, and incarnational. We'll also engage with prayer practices that can help us bring each stream into our lives today.
Watch Recording of Six Streams of Christian Faith (25:50)
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Kathy Tuan-MacLean National Faculty Ministry Director, InterVarsity's Graduate and Faculty Ministries |
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Jamie Noyd Area Director for Ohio Valley, InterVarsity's Graduate and Faculty Ministries |
Storytelling and Poetry
Join in the Celtic tradition of storytelling through poetry by hearing from a spoken-word poet and then crafting a short piece of your own. No prior experience necessary!
Watch Recording of Storytelling and Poetry Session (36:55)