Liturgy Collective
is a gathering
that fosters
rest, connection,
and growth for church musicians, pastors, and worshippers.
October 12-14, 2023 | Nashville, TN
Hosted in partnership with the PCA Committee for Discipleship Ministries and Covenant Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN, Liturgy Collective is a gathering that fosters rest, connection, and growth for church musicians, pastors, and worshippers. This gathering is for all of us! Join us in Nashville for a weekend of worship, beauty, ideas, art, and fellowship. Liturgy Collective worship services are open to the public; lectures and concerts during the conference are only open to registrants. Space is limited to foster a community experience.
Liturgy Collective consists of worship services curated in a variety of styles, unique musical performances, shared meals, panel discussions from thought leaders from across the country and community with old and new friends. We’re saving a seat for you! Use the links below to read a bit more about Liturgy Collective and join us in Nashville for the some fall weather, and a time of rest and fellowship.
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Sing the Songs of Zion: Beauty & Exile
By the waters of Babylon, there we sat down and wept, when we remembered Zion.
On the willows there we hung up our lyres.
For there our captors required of us songs,
and our tormentors, mirth, saying, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”
- Psalm 137:1-3
Our theme this October will center around the singing the songs of Zion and particularly the intersection of beauty and exile. Exile is a major Biblical theme throughout the Bible and we may do well to consider how the New Testament identification of God’s people being exiles can inform and enrich our worship and music. Topics this fall will include topics like Leading Zion's Songs in the Midst of Grief, AI & the Cultural Mandate, Using the Psalms in Liturgy, Trauma and New Creation, Exile and an Apocalyptic Aesthetic, Preaching Before the Lord as a Lead-Worshipper, Music and Loneliness, and A Forum on Inter-Generational Worship.
2023 Events
My Bright Abyss: Paintings & Prints
Thursday, October 12th, at 5:30pm | Opening Reception & Artist Presentation
Liturgy Collective is thrilled to partner with St. George’s to welcome the work of Makoto Fujimura to the Bradford Gallery this fall. In addition to being a contemporary artist whose distinctive “slow art” has been featured in galleries and museums around the world, Fujimura is a speaker, writer, and advocate. Though he once considered these paintings too dark and incomplete for any of his exhibitions; however, he recently discovered a “brightness to their countenance.” The exhibit, titled My Bright Abyss: Paintings and Prints, explores the living hope of Christian faith amongst the darkness and lament that can be found in everyday life: quite literally seeking the light amongst the dark. Join us for the opening reception with a special presentation by the artist. More details at stgeorgesnashville.org/gallery.
Anchor Hymns: Live in Concert
Friday, October 13th, at 7:30pm | Live Concert & Recording
ARTISTS INCLUDE: Paul Baloche, Sandra McCracken, Dee Wilson, Mark Alan Schoolmeesters, Caroline Cobb, Sarah Kroger, Stefan Cashwell, Ricky Vazquez, Melanie Penn, Brent Milligan, Chris Strawder, Andrew Osenga, Jason Houtsma, Buddy Greene, Ashley Cleveland, Zach Bolen and more TBA!
Anchor Hymns is a multigenerational collective of artists creating songs of substance from both a lyrical, theological, and musical frame. With roots spanning across generations past and yet-to come, as well diverse ethnic backgrounds, these songs create a place where honesty can be found in community, while simultaneously looking towards what's ahead with gratitude.
NOTE: Conference attendees receive complimentary admission. Additional tickets are available using the button below.
2023 Presenters
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Makoto Fujimura
Artist & Author
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Ligon Duncan
Chancellor, Reformed Theological Seminary
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Anchor Hymns
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Steve Guthrie
Professor, Theology & Religion and the Arts, Belmont University
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Bryan Chapell
Pastor & Author
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Sandra McCracken
Singer-Songwriter, Author, Podcaster
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Haejin Shim Fujimura
CEO, Embers International
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Kevin Twit
Founder, Indelible Grace Music
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Russ Ramsey
Pastor & Author
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Thurman Williams
Pastor & Director of Homiletics, Covenant Theological Seminary
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Zac Hicks
Pastor, Author, Worship Leader
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Steuart Pincombe
Cellist
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David Kim
CEO, Goldenwood
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Melanie Penn
Singer/Songwriter
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Samuel Metzger
Organist
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Rachel Wilhelm
Singer-Songwriter, Worship Leader
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J Marty Cope
Director of Music & Arts, Park Cities Presbyterian Church
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Nashville Chamber Music Society
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Randall Goodgame
Singer-Songwriter, founder Slugs & Bugs
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Scotty Smith
Pastor & Author
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Gregory Wilbur
Chief Musician, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church
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Elliott Cherry
Pastor, Midtown 12 South
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Jeremy Casella
Singer/Songwriter
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Douglas McKelvey
Author, Every Moment Holy
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Andrew Osenga
Singer-Songwriter & Producer
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Bruce Benedict
Chaplain of Worship and Arts, Hope College
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Jonathan Gabhart
Pastor of Worship Arts, Pillar Church
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Adam Perez
Assistant Professor of Worship Studies, Belmont University
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Tim LeCroy
Pastor, New Life PCA, Ithaca, NY
At one point, the conference was called a "retreat" and I think that was an apt description. Pastors, music leaders, choir members, and many others gathered to hear great content, have their imaginations sparked anew, and be sent back in to their church contexts revitalized and ready to lead.
Liturgy Collective Podcast
Listen to content from our 2022 gathering wherever you listen to podcasts.
2023 Schedule
Thursday, October 12
8:00am | Registration Opens
9:00am | Worship Service: Psalm 137 (Rev. Elliott Cherry)
10:30am | Content Block A
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken (Tim LeCroy & Kevin Twit)
Performance by the Nashville Chamber Music Society
Exile and an Apocalyptic Aesthetic (Bruce Benedict &
Jonathan Gabhart
Every Moment Holy (a Conversation with Douglas McKelvey & Ned Bustard)
12:30pm | Lunch Break
2:30pm | Content Block B
The Scripture Hymnal (Randall Goodgame)
Beauty & Exile (a conversation with David Kim and Makoto Fujimura)
4:00pm | Evensong: Psalm 126 (Dr. Ligon Duncan)
5:30pm | Special preview of My Bright Abyss: Paintings & Prints Exhibition opening reception with Makoto Fujimura
7:30pm | Conference Dinner (held at Edley’s BBQ, Sylvan Park)
Friday, October 13
9:00am | Worship Service: Psalm 146 (Dr. Thurman Williams)
10:30am | Content Block C
Trauma & New Creation (a conversation with Makoto and Haejin Fujimura)
Worshipful Preaching (Dr. Thurman Williams)
Worshipful Pastoring (Zac Hicks)
Peformance by Jason Terry & Angela Yoon
Using the Psalms in Liturgy (Rachel Wilhelm)
Longevity in Ministry (a Conversation with Dr. Ligon Duncan and Dr. Scotty Smith
12:30pm | Lunch Break
2:30pm | Steuart Pincombe in Concert: Bach Cello Suites
2:30pm | Content Block D: Panel Discussions
In Every Generation: A Forum on Inter-Generational Worship (Dr. Steve Guthrie)
We Hung Up Our Guitars: Leading Zion's Songs in the Midst of Grief (Dr. Tim LeCroy)
Deconstruction (Russ Ramsey)
Music and Loneliness (Dr. Steve Guthrie)
AI & the Cultural Mandate (Dr. David Kim)
Why Right Brainers Will Rule the Future (J Marty Cope)
5:00pm | Dinner Break
7:30pm | Concert & Live Recording by Anchor Hymns (Registrants receive a free ticket. Tickets are also available to the public)
Saturday, October 14
10:00am – 12:00pm | Bluegrass Brunch (Hosted by The Village Chapel; catered by Ladybird Taco)
