Event: University Chapel Hour and Special Events presents: Gender Issues Chapel, the Rev. Ruth Duck, Th.D., professor of worship, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, Ill.
Date: March 12, 2003 (Wednesday)
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Evelyn Chapel, 1301 N. Park St., Bloomington
Admission: Free and open to the public
Background: Duck is one of the most well-known Christian feminist hymnwriters in the world. She has written the bulletin for the Chapel Hour and will speak at the service. The Illinois Wesleyan Chamber Singers, led by Scott Ferguson, associate professor of music and director of choral activities, will sing the anthem.
Duck is the author of several books about Christian worship, including Gender and the Name of God, The Trinitarian Baptismal Formula, and Finding Words for Worship. Duck’s hymns are published in many hymnals, including the Chalice Hymnal (Disciples of Christ), the United Church of Christ (U.S.A.) Hymnal, and others in the Presbyterian, Baptist, Mennonite/Brethren, and Reformed Church of America. She has also published two books of her own hymn texts.
Contact: For additional information, contact the Illinois Wesleyan Chaplain’s office at 309/556-3005.
