Community Worship Network – September 2024 – Cancelled

Speaker

Dr. John Boonenberg

John Boonenberg serves as the Kreft Endowed Chair in Music, Assistant Professor of Music, and Director of Choral Activities and Church Music at Concordia University Ann Arbor. He also serves as Director of Music at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor, and Music Director of The Boychoir of Ann Arbor. As a long-time concert artist, Director of Music Ministry, and master teacher, Dr. Boonenberg has been involved in the full musical life of the Church—playing organ, piano, guitar, and other instruments for worship services, conducting choirs and instrumental ensembles, and teaching general music and drama in Lutheran schools. Dr. Boonenberg holds degrees from The University of Michigan (B.M., D.M.A.) and The Juilliard School (M.M.).

Speaker

Mrs. Claudia Boonenberg

Claudia Boonenberg graduated from the University of Michigan in 2007 with a Bachelor of Music and went on to receive a Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music. She has sung numerous works, ranging from classical to contemporary, in many notable performances in Italy and New York. Claudia is a long-time church vocalist and worship leader and has led worship at several LCMS conferences and conventions.

Mr. Peter Prochnow

Mr. Peter Prochnow serves the Michigan District, LCMS as Director of Worship Arts and Community Engagement. He is the producer and pianist for the Lutheran Bible Translators’ ministry called Living Water Bible and the creator and producer of The Hymnal Project. A driving force behind Pete’s ministry and service to the Church is knowing the Church exists for those who aren’t a part of it while seeing the Holy Spirit empower us to share Jesus’ love with others through regular prayer and action.