Call For Entries – Calvin Essays Contest
CALVIN-YEAR LITERARY COMPETITION! The year 2009 has been declared Calvin-Year. To commemorate John Calvin’s 500th Anniversary, and in the tradition of previous such events in history, the Calvin Synod Conference of the United Church of Christ announces a Call for Entries for essays or poems from lay- people as well as sermons or academic studies from Pastors on the following topics: “What Does it Mean to Me to Be a Calvinist?” or “The Importance of Calvin in My Life” (titles are flexible – this is the general idea).
RULES & PRIZES: Members of any local church of the Calvin Synod may submit entries. Categories and prizes: Pastors and adult lay-persons (either English or Hungarian) – 1st Prize $500, 2nd Prize $300, 3rd Prize $200. Youth category for age under 16 (either English or Hungarian) – 1st Prize $100, 2nd Prize $75. Young adult category age between 16+ and under 18 (either English or Hungarian) – 1st Prize $100, 2nd Prize $75. Please note: Age cutoff is at or before the entry deadline of January 31, 2009. Entries must be typed, preferably in digital format, 10 pt font, double-spaced; not less than one page, and not more than four pages.
SUBMIT: entries by MAIL to – Office of the Bishop, c/o Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig, Bishop 7319 Tapper Ave., Hammond, IN 46324. OR submit entries via E-MAIL – kkludwig@aol.com
DEADLINE: Mailed entries must be postmarked by January 31, 2009. E-mailed entries (preferred method) also must be sent by end of day January 31, 2009. The Judges’ decisions will be final. Winners and placements to be announced during Calvin Synod’s Annual Meeting in May 2009.
Are you wondering…about John Calvin and what it means to be a Calvinist nowadays? Are you wondering why John Calvin is (or should be) important in your life in the 21st Century? Then ask your Pastor – he or she is ready and waiting to help you answer these very important and pertinent study questions. Don’t miss this very important opportunity to learn more about and to also share your Reformed Faith – begin work on your submittal to the Literary Competition today!
Submitted by Lehel Deak, Synod Presbyter