On September 29, I reported about a new worship opportunity on campus, "The Divine Hours." Held on Friday mornings at 11:00, "The Divine Hours" is a modern worship service based on centuries-old liturgical forms. It blends prayer, scripture, meditations, creeds, and times of silence.

 

The program has been very popular and very successful. We began offering "The Divine Hours" in Longaker Recital Hall, and attendance quickly grew to standing-room-only. Last week, we added a "second service" at the same time in Room 150 of the Merillat Centre for the Arts to accommodate all the students, faculty, and staff that want to attend.

 

It's exciting to see the tremendous response of today's believers to these ancient forms of worship. Contemporary souls hunger for such rich beauty, theological depth, and personal meaning.