2025 Bandy Preaching Conference
Sacred Symphonies: The Word & Song

Celebrate and explore the collaborative creativity of the preacher and the psalmist in the worship experience.

Theomusicologist Jon Michael Spencer describes the intersection of melody, rhythm, harmony, form, improvisation, and movement in the sermon and song as a “sacred symphony.” The 2025 Bandy Preaching Conference at Candler, “Sacred Symphonies: The Word & Song,” will explore this theme, led by a stellar ensemble of more than 20 ministers, musicians, scholars, and worship planners.

The conference will feature an opening concert, worship, lectures, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. In person on Emory’s campus in Atlanta, with selected sessions online.

Visit bit.ly/bandy-2025 for details and to register.

This event is made possible by the Aggie and Jack Bandy Distinguished Chair in Preaching endowment at Candler School of Theology, with additional support from Candler’s Whiteside Lecture in Preaching endowment.