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SUMMARY:PROGRAMA CONEXIÓN LIDERAZGO LATINO
DESCRIPTION:Este programa está diseñado para conectar a líderes y lideresas de alabanza (liturgia\, música) de ascendencia latinoamericana que viven y trabajan en los Estados Unidos con líderes y lideresas de alabanza de toda América Latina para un tiempo de aprendizaje compartido\, construcción de relaciones y mutua inspiración. El encuentro será totalmente bilingüe (español e inglés) y será coordinado por académicos y profesionales de toda América Latina y de los Estados Unidos de NA. \nNos alegra anunciar la asociación oficial entre SING\, The Center For Congregational Song\, un brazo de la Hymn Society de los EEUU de NA y Canadá y la Red Crearte\, una organización latinoamericana formada por personas interesadas en apoyar un espacio de trabajo en el campo de la música y del arte litúrgico desde una perspectiva ecuménica y latinoamericana. \nEsperamos lograr dos cosas principales a partir de este viaje y de futuros programas: \n> Construir/fomentar una red de líderes y lideresas latinoamericanos de alabanza (música\, liturgia) que puedan cultivar el crecimiento y la educación ecuménica y musical trabajando conjuntamente más allá de las fronteras nacionales. \n> Ayudar a líderes y lideresas de alabanza Latinx en los EE.UU. de NA\, que con frecuencia sienten una desconexión de su herencia latinoamericana\, a encontrar inspiración\, formación y conexión con la comunidad de alabanza latinoamericana en general. \n  \nPARA INSCRIBIRSE\nPara aplicar como participante o como institución patrocinadora\, envíe su correo electrónico a ccs@thehymnsociety.org con el asunto “Latinx Leadership Connection Program” si vive o tiene su sede en los EE.UU. de NA. O a redcrearte@redcrearte.org.ar si vive o tiene su sede en América Latina. \n  \nDETALLES DEL PROGRAMA\nFechas: 25-30 de enero de 2024 (1 día de viaje + 4 días completos + 1 día de viaje)\nLugar: Barranquilla\, Colombia en la Universidad Reformada\nProgramación: Programación completamente bilingüe (español/inglés)\nCosto de inscripción para participantes radicados en América Latina: U$ 100.\n> La inscripción incluye toda la programación\, comida y alojamiento.\n> El ticket aéreo o pasaje en bus debe ser asumido por la institución que envíe a la persona participante o gestionado por la misma\, siempre con aval de una institución (iglesia\, seminario\, universidad). \n  \nMás detalles:\n> Este programa es un encuentro ecuménico\, por lo que se espera que quienes participen tengan la capacidad de respetar y conversar con otras personas cuya expresión del cristianismo difiere de la suya. \n> Toda la programación será ofrecida por profesores/as bilingües\, por lo que no es necesario saber español\, aunque será de gran ayuda. \n> La programación se llevará a cabo en la Universidad Reformada\, así como en iglesias locales y lugares de interés. \n> Para quienes viven en los EE.UU. de NA\, el viaje será reservado por The Hymn Society desde el aeropuerto estadounidense más cercano a cada participante. Para quienes viven en América Latina y El Caribe se analizará cada caso particular. \n> Los días de viaje serán el jueves 25 de enero y el martes 30 de enero de 2024 \n> El hospedaje será en el Howard Johnson by Wyndham Barranquilla Versalles Carrera 48 70 188\, Barranquilla\, Colombia \n> Cada participante es responsable de adquirir su pasaporte antes del viaje y una eventual visa de ingreso a Colombia. Quienes tengan ciudadanía estadounidense no necesitan visado para viajar a Colombia \n> La inscripción debe estar abonada en su totalidad antes del 1 de septiembre de 2023 \n> Los y las participantes viajan bajo su propio riesgo – se recomienda adquirir un seguro de viaje. \n> No se requiere que las personas participantes sean latinoamericanas\, pero el programa está diseñado para ese grupo demográfico. Las personas participantes deben demostrar interés en construir relaciones y conocimiento de la música eclesiástica latinoamericana antes de ser aceptadas. \n> Antes del 1 de septiembre de 2023 habrá reembolsos disponibles menos una cuota de $100USD. \n> Después del 1 de septiembre de 2023\, los reembolsos se considerarán caso por caso. \n  \nDOCENTES\nRev. Gerardo Oberman (Argentina\, Reformado) – Profesor y Facilitador (bio aquí) \nDr. Amós López (Cuba\, Bautista) – Profesor (bio aquí) \nDr. Louis Marcelo (Brasil\, Luterano) – Profesor (bio aquí) \nDra. Soraya Eberle (Brasil\, Luterana) – Profesora (bio aquí) \nHoracio Vivares (Argentina\, Guitarra y Orquesta) – Profesor (bio aquí) \nDr. Marcell Silva Steuernagel (Brasil/EEUU\, Luterano) – Profesor (bio aquí) \nRev. Dr. Mikie Roberts (Consejo Mundial de Iglesias\, Moravio) – Profesor (bio aquí) \nBrian Hehn (EE.UU.) – Facilitador (bio aquí) \nDocentes adicionales por determinar… \n  \nCONTRAPARTES QUE APOYAN LA INICIATIVA\nAgradecemos a nuestra institución anfitriona Corporación Universitaria Reformada (Barranquilla\, Colombia)\, a nuestro patrocinador ecuménico internacional Qonakuy (Plataforma de Universidades Protestantes y Evangélicas de América Latina)\, al patrocinador docente Perkins School of Theology\, y al patrocinador participante Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://congregationalsong.org/event/programa-conexion-liderazgo-latino/
LOCATION:Corporación Universitaria Reformada\, Cra. 38 #74 -179\, Suroccidente\, Barranquilla\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Latinx Leadership Connection Program
DESCRIPTION:This program is designed to connect worship leaders of Latin American descent living and working in the United States with worship leaders from across Latin America for a time of shared learning\, relationship-building\, and inspiration. The faculty will present fully bilingually (Spanish & English) and will represent scholars and practitioners from across Latin America and the United States. \nWe are pleased to announce our official partnership with Red Crearte\, a Latin American organization made up of people interested in supporting a work space in the field of music and liturgical art from an ecumenical and Latin American perspective. \nWe hope to accomplish two main things through this trip and future programs: \n> Building/fostering a network of Latin American worship leaders who can cultivate ecumenical and musical growth and education by working together across national border. \n> Helping Latinx worship leaders in the U.S.\, who often feel disconnected to their Latin American heritage\, to find inspiration\, education\, and connection to the broader Latin American worshipping community. \n\nTO APPLY\nTo apply as a participant or as a sponsoring institution\, email ccs@thehymnsociety.org with the subject line “Latinx Leadership Connection Program”. \n  \nPROGRAM DETAILS\nDates: January 25-30\, 2024 (1 day travel + 4 full days + 1 day travel) \nLocation: Barranquilla\, Colombia at the Universidad Reformada \nProgramming: Fully Bi-Lingual Programming (Spanish/English) \nRegistration Fee: $1700 USD for US-Based Participants \n> Registration Includes: Roundtrip Airfare from major US Airport\, All Programming\, Food & Lodging \nMore Details: \n> This program is an ecumenical gathering\, so participants will be expected to have the ability to respect and converse with those whose expression of Christianity differs from their own \n> All programming will be offered by bilingual teachers\, so Spanish skills are not required\, though they will be helpful \n> Programming will be held at Universidad Reformada as well as local churches and places of interest \n> Travel will be booked by The Hymn Society from each participant’s nearest major US airport \n> Travel Days are Thursday\, January 25th and Tuesday\, January 30th\, 2024 \n> Hotel accommodations will be at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Barranquilla Versalles Carrera 48 70 188\, Barranquilla\, Colombia \n> Each participant is responsible for acquiring their passports prior to the trip \n> US Citizens do not require a visa to travel to Colombia \n> Registration must be paid in full by September 1st\, 2023 \n> Participants travel at their own risk – traveler insurance is recommended \n> Latin American heritage is not required for participants\, but the program is designed for that demographic. Participants must show a vested interest in building Latin American church music relationships and knowledge before being accepted \n> Prior to September 1st\, 2023 refunds will be available minus a $100 fee \n> After September 1st\, 2023 refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis \n  \nFaculty\nRev. Gerardo Oberman (Argentina\, Reformed) – Teacher & Facilitator (bio here) \nDr. Amós López (Cuba\, Baptist) – Teacher (bio here) \nDr. Louis Marcelo (Brazil\, Lutheran) – Teacher (bio here) \nDr. Soraya Eberle (Brazil\, Lutheran) – Teacher (bio here) \nHoracio Vivares (Argentina\, Guitar & Orchestra) – Teacher (bio here) \nDr. Marcell Silva Steuernagel (Brazil/US\, Lutheran) – Teacher (bio here) \nRev. Dr. Mikie Roberts (World Council of Churches/Moravian) – Teacher (bio here) \nBrian Hehn (US) – Facilitator (bio here) \nAdditional Faculty TBD… \n  \nSupporting Partners\nWe are grateful to our host institution Corporación Universitaria Reformada (Barranquilla\, Colombia)\, our international ecumenical sponsor Qonakuy (Platform of Protestant and Evangelical Universities of Latin America)\, faculty sponsor Perkins School of Theology\, and participant sponsor the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://congregationalsong.org/event/latinx-leadership-connection-program/
LOCATION:Corporación Universitaria Reformada\, Cra. 38 #74 -179\, Suroccidente\, Barranquilla\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Writing the Church's Song 2023
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION CLOSED \nInvitation\nFor those who work for the church week in and week out\, time away to rest\, reflect\, and re-inspire is important. Writing the Church’s Song is a three-day writing retreat for beginner and intermediate hymn writers. Two exceptional clinicians will challenge\, inspire\, and guide you as a hymn writer. These mentors will provide sessions on how to start writing hymns and how to hone your skills throughout the three days. Group sessions to build writing/composing skills will be offered\, as well as one-on-one time with the mentors to discuss your works in detail and receive personal feedback. \nRest\, Reflect\, and Re-Inspire \n\nDate & Location\nNovember 8-11\, 2023 \nRichmond\, VA \nOur hosts will be Richmond Hill\, an ecumenical Christian fellowship and residential community who serve as stewards of an urban retreat center within the setting of a historic monastery. \nLodging & Food: Richmond Hill is a residential facility with simple but comfortable rooms available. The full registration ($450) includes a room within the Richmond Hill facilities\, all your meals while on campus\, and times of prayer with the community. For more information about what it’s like to attend a retreat at Richmond Hill\, you can click here. \n  \nRegistration\nREGISTRATION CLOSED \n$450 Full Registration Fee (includes 3 nights lodging & all meals) \n$325 No-Lodging Registration Fee (includes lunch & dinner for each day) \n*two needs-based scholarships available that reduce cost 50%. Contact ccs@thehymnsociety.org to inquire. \n  \nFaculty\n \nText Writing – Jacque Jones\, FHS \nJacque B. Jones has been writing in various forms all her life and she took up the challenge of writing hymn texts in 2003. As a writer\, she considers herself a storyteller\, and many of her texts reflect that. Jacque has been an active member of The Hymn Society in the US and Canada since 2003\, having served as its president from 2014 to 2016.  She is a member of Plymouth Church in Brooklyn\, NY\, and is actively involved in worship leadership. A native of Texas\, Jacque attended Baylor University and The University of Texas at Austin\, where she received a BFA in theatre. She and her husband live in Brooklyn Heights and they have 3 adult children. \nJacque’s hymn text collection Songs Unchanged Yet Ever Changing was published in 2015 by GIA.  Hymn texts are included in the collections Assembled for Song\, Assembled for Song 2\, Come\, O Holy House\, and Worship\, and in the hymnals Glory to God\, Community of Christ Sings\, Worship 4\, Hymns for a Pilgrim People\, and most recently on GIA’s new series “Unbound“. She also has two anthems published: Newborn Child Now Sleeping (with Mark Stockert) and All Will be Well (with Richard Clemmitt). \n  \n \nTune Writing – Mark Miller \nMark Miller believes that everyone is a Child of God and that music is instrumental in healing the world.  He adheres to Cornel West’s belief that “Justice is what love looks like in public.” Mark sees an inextricable interplay between music\, social justice\, and the joyful beloved community and spends his life composing\, teaching and playing to reveal that connection. \nMark is Professor of Church Music\, Director of Chapel\, and Composer In Residence at Drew University in Madison NJ. He is also a Lecturer in Sacred Music at Yale’s Institute of Sacred Music and Divinity School where he both co-teaches an organ course and directs the Gospel Choir. Mark is also Minister of Music at Christ Church in Summit\, a UCC and American Baptist congregation. Miller spends a portion of the year traveling the country\, often with his band S2C (Subject to Change)\, leading worship and workshops\, preaching and presenting concerts focused on creating community and advocating for social justice. \nA prolific composer\, his congregational hymns and choral anthems are sung by communities of faith throughout the world and are widely published.  His newest collection of 31 songs\, “Revolution of the Heart” was published in June 2022 by GIA. His songbook “Roll Down Justice! Sacred Songs & Social Justice”\, was published in 2014 by Choristers. Mark’s popular compositions for pipe organ are published by GIA and Morningstar. His album\, “Imagine the People of God”\, is available on itunes. \nMark is a graduate of Julliard (M.Mus. in Organ Performance) and Yale University (B.A. Music) and was Assistant Organist and Music Associate at The Riverside Church from 1999-2001 and Director of Contemporary Worship at Marble Collegiate Church from 2002-2007\, both in the city of New York. \n  \nHospitality & Logistics – Brian Hehn \nBrian is an inspiring song-leader equally comfortable leading an acapella singing of “It Is Well” as he is drumming and dancing to “Sizohamba Naye.” Experienced using a variety of genres and instrumentations\, he has lead worship for Baptists\, Roman Catholics\, United Methodists\, Presbyterians\, and many more across the U.S. and Canada. He received his Bachelor of Music Education from Wingate University\, his Master of Sacred Music from Perkins School of Theology\, Southern Methodist University\, and is certified in children’s church music (K-12) by Choristers Guild. He has articles published on sacred music and congregational song in multiple journals and co-authored the book All Hands In: Drumming the Biblical Narrative\, published by Choristers Guild. While working for The Hymn Society as the Director of The Center for Congregational Song\, he is also Director of Music at Light Street Presbyterian Church in Baltimore\, Maryland\, and adjunct professor of church music at Wingate University in Wingate\, North Carolina. Brian lives in Baltimore\, Maryland\, with his wife\, Eve\, and children Jakob and Clara. \n  \nSchedule\nWednesday \n4:00PM – Arrival & Room Check-In \n6:00PM – Evening Prayer (with the Richmond Hill Community) \n6:30PM – Dinner \n8:00PM – Opening Gathering \nThursday & Friday \n7:00AM – Morning Prayer (with the Richmond Hill Community) \n7:30AM – Breakfast \n9:00AM – Plenary Session 1 \n10:00AM – One-On-One Sessions & Small-Group Workshops \n12:00PM – Noon Prayer (with the Richmond Hill Community) \n12:30PM – Lunch \n1:30PM – Plenary Session 2 \n2:30PM – One-On-One Sessions & Small-Group Workshops \n4:00PM – Free Time \n5:00PM – Participant Sharing & Feedback Session \n6:00PM – Evening Prayer (with the Richmond Hill Community) \n6:30PM – Dinner \nSaturday \n7:00AM – Morning Prayer (with the Richmond Hill Community) \n7:30AM – Breakfast \n9:00AM – Final Gathering & Anointing Service (Our group only) \n11:00AM – Check-Out & Departure \n 
URL:https://congregationalsong.org/event/writing-the-churchs-song-2023/
LOCATION:Richmond Hill\, 2209 E Grace Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Writing the Church's Song 2022
DESCRIPTION:Registration Now Full\n  \nInvitation\nFor those who work for the church week in and week out\, time away to rest\, reflect\, and re-inspire is important. Writing the Church’s Song is a three-day writing retreat for beginner and intermediate hymn writers. Two exceptional clinicians will challenge\, inspire\, and guide you as a hymn writer. These mentors will provide sessions on how to start writing hymns and how to hone your skills throughout the three days. Group sessions to build writing/composing skills will be offered\, as well as one-on-one time with the mentors to discuss your works in detail and receive personal feedback. \nRest\, Reflect\, and Re-Inspire \n\nDate & Location\nOctober 19-22\, 2022 \nRichmond\, VA \nOur hosts will be Richmond Hill\, an ecumenical Christian fellowship and residential community who serve as stewards of an urban retreat center within the setting of a historic monastery. \nLodging & Food: Richmond Hill is a residential facility with simple but comfortable rooms available. The full registration ($350) includes a room within the Richmond Hill facilities\, all your meals while on campus\, and times of prayer with the community. For more information about what it’s like to attend a retreat at Richmond Hill\, you can click here. \n  \nRegistration\n$350 Full Registration Fee (includes 3 nights lodging & all meals) – REGISTRATION FULL \n$200 No-Lodging Registration Fee (only includes lunch for each day) – REGISTRATION FULL \n\nFaculty\nText Writing – Mary Louise Bringle  \nMary Louise (Mel) Bringle is Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies and serves as coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Studies program at Brevard College (Brevard\, NC). A teacher at heart and a theologian by training (with a Ph.D. from Emory University and an assortment of publications in pastoral theology)\, she began writing hymn texts in 1999. Since that time\, she has won a number of international hymnwriting competitions and been featured as an “emerging text writer” by The Hymn Society in the US and Canada. GIA has published two single-author collections of her hymns (Joy and Wonder\, Love and Longing in 2002\, and In Wind and Wonder in 2007)\, as well as anthems written in collaboration with composers like William Rowan\, Sally Morris\, and others. Her texts and translations are included in publications from numerous denominations\, including Roman Catholic\, Mennonite\, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America\, Episcopalian\, United Church of Canada\, and Church of Scotland. She has recently served as President of The Hymn Society and chair of the committee to create a new hymnal for the Presbyterian Church USA. \n  \n \nTune Writing – Sally Ann Morris \nSally Ann Morris lives and works in Winston-Salem\, North Carolina. In 1990\, she discovered the joy of composing hymn tunes\, and has now written more than 150 which are published in three collections from GIA Publications\, Giving Thanks in Song and Prayer (1998)\,  …to sing the Artist’s praise…(2009)\, and Spread the Good News (2016).  Her tunes appear in Glory to God\, Community of Christ Sings\, Gather Comprehensive II and III\, Worship IV\, the New Century Hymnal\, The Hymnal 21 in Japan\, Church Hymnary 4 of the Church of Scotland and in other current and forthcoming denominational hymnals\, collections\, and supplements. More about her life and work may be found in The Canterbury Dictionary of American Hymnology. \nSally serves as Musician in Residence at the Wake Forest University School of Divinity where she leads\, enlivens\, encourages\, demonstrates and teaches the diverse wealth of congregational song for twice weekly chapel services. \n  \nHospitality & Logistics – Brian Hehn \nBrian is an inspiring song-leader equally comfortable leading an acapella singing of “It Is Well” as he is drumming and dancing to “Sizohamba Naye.” Experienced using a variety of genres and instrumentations\, he has lead worship for Baptists\, Roman Catholics\, United Methodists\, Presbyterians\, and many more across the U.S. and Canada. He received his Bachelor of Music Education from Wingate University\, his Master of Sacred Music from Perkins School of Theology\, Southern Methodist University\, and is certified in children’s church music (K-12) by Choristers Guild. He has articles published on sacred music and congregational song in multiple journals and co-authored the book All Hands In: Drumming the Biblical Narrative\, published by Choristers Guild. While working for The Hymn Society as the Director of The Center for Congregational Song\, he is also Director of Music at Light Street Presbyterian Church in Baltimore\, Maryland\, and adjunct professor of church music at Wingate University in Wingate\, North Carolina. Brian lives in Baltimore\, Maryland\, with his wife\, Eve\, and son\, Jakob. \n  \nSchedule\nWednesday \n4:00PM – Arrival & Room Check-In \n6:00PM – Evening Prayer \n6:30PM – Dinner \n8:00PM – Opening Gathering \nThursday & Friday \n7:00AM – Morning Prayer \n7:30AM – Breakfast \n9:00AM – Plenary Session 1 \n10:00AM – One-On-One Sessions & Small-Group Workshops \n12:00PM – Noon Prayer \n12:30PM – Lunch \n1:30PM – Plenary Session 2 \n2:30PM – One-On-One Sessions & Small-Group Workshops \n4:00PM – Free Time \n5:00PM – Participant Sharing & Feedback Session \n6:00PM – Evening Prayer \n6:30PM – Dinner \nSaturday \n7:00AM – Morning Prayer \n7:30AM – Breakfast \n9:00AM – Final Gathering & Anointing Service \n11:00AM – Check-Out & Departure
URL:https://congregationalsong.org/event/writing-the-churchs-song-2022/
LOCATION:Richmond Hill\, 2209 E Grace Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Election Day Concert: Vote Then Sing
DESCRIPTION:YouTube Live Broadcast Link \nWHY?\nAs God’s people we are called to be good citizens\, so we encourage all our followers and friends to make sure you vote! But once you’ve voted\, there’s going to be that anxious time of waiting for the results. As people of faith\, we are called to also be a people who “fear not\,” giving our worries up to God and trusting in God’s mercy. So once you’ve voted\, we hope this broadcast will help calm your fears and remind you of the God who loves you and cares for you. \nWHAT?\nHosted by the Director of The Center for Congregational Song\, this 12-hour broadcast will feature songs and hymns to help us pray together\, sing together\, and be a non-anxious presence on election day. Special guests\, interviews\, and lots of great music will be shared. Tune in when you need a break from the news\, letting your Spirit rest and recharge. \nConfirmed Artists and Guests: Tom Trenney\, Rylan A. Harris\, Professor Donte Ford\, Rev. Dr. Braxton D. Shelley\, Ken Medema\, CC Sunchild\, Dr. Tony Alonso\, Paul Vasile\, Thiago Nascimento\, Rev. Thomas Wesley Moore\, Rev. Ashley Goff\, Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong\, and more… \n\n					\n\n					\n					\n				\n			\n				\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n			\n\n			\n\n			 \nWHEN?\nTuesday\, November 3rd\, 1PM to 1AM Eastern Time \nWHERE?\nYoutube Live \nYouTube Live Broadcast Link \n  \nFULL SCHEDULE\nTop of Each Hour Will include 10-minutes of pastoral presence (prayers\, scripture\, or just a good word) \n1PM EST – Invocation and Blessing by Rev. Amy Butler followed by Songs Led by Various Campus Ministries \n2PM EST – Hymn Improvisations with Pianist Thiago Nascimento \n3PM EST – Choral Settings of Hymns \n4PM EST – Songs of the Black Church \n5PM EST – Paperless Music with Music That Makes Community \n6PM EST – Sacred Social Justice Songs – Mark Miller & Psalm 121: A Song of Ascents – Daphna Mor \n7PM EST – Lament Together with The Many & The Convergence Music Project Artists \n8PM EST – Through the Eyes of Love with Ken Medema \n9PM EST – Genre Mosaic with CC Sunchild\, Tony Alonso\, Aaron Strumpel\, and more… \n10PM EST – Circle Singing with Voice Exchange and Friends \n11PM EST – “Hymn Challenge” Premier with Felicia Patton \n12AM EST – Hymns of Peace and Comfort \n1AM EST – Broadcast Ends \nSchedule is subject to change. A final schedule will be posted the day before the event. \n 
URL:https://congregationalsong.org/event/election-day-concert-vote-then-sing/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Hymn Festival,Retreat
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SUMMARY:Writing the Church's Song 2020 - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:3-day workshop from May 27 to May 30\, 2020 in Richmond\, VA \nTHIS EVENT IS POSTPONED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. UPDATES COMING SOON.\n  \nInvitation\nAfter the busy seasons of Lent and Easter\, time away to rest\, reflect\, and re-inspire is important. Writing the Church’s Song is a three-day writing retreat for beginner and intermediate hymn writers. Two exceptional clinicians will challenge\, inspire\, and guide you as a hymn writer. These mentors will provide sessions on how to start writing hymns and how to hone your skills throughout the three days. Group sessions to build writing/composing skills will be offered\, as well as one-on-one time with the mentors to discuss your works in detail and receive personal feedback. \nRest\, Reflect\, and Re-Inspire \n\nDate & Location\nMay 27-30\, 2020 – Postponed\, Update Coming Soon \nRichmond\, VA \nOur hosts will be Richmond Hill\, an ecumenical Christian fellowship and residential community who serve as stewards of an urban retreat center within the setting of a historic monastery. \nLodging & Food: Richmond Hill is a residential facility with simple but comfortable rooms available. The full registration ($350) includes a room within the Richmond Hill facilities\, all your meals while on campus\, and times of prayer with the community. For more information about what it’s like to attend a retreat at Richmond Hill\, you can click here. \n  \nRegistration\n$350 Full Registration Fee (includes 3 nights lodging & all meals) \n$200 No-Lodging Registration Fee (only includes lunch for each day) \nFaculty\nText Writing – Mary Louise Bringle  \nMary Louise (Mel) Bringle is Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies and serves as coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Studies program at Brevard College (Brevard\, NC). A teacher at heart and a theologian by training (with a Ph.D. from Emory University and an assortment of publications in pastoral theology)\, she began writing hymn texts in 1999. Since that time\, she has won a number of international hymnwriting competitions and been featured as an “emerging text writer” by The Hymn Society in the US and Canada. GIA has published two single-author collections of her hymns (Joy and Wonder\, Love and Longing in 2002\, and In Wind and Wonder in 2007)\, as well as anthems written in collaboration with composers like William Rowan\, Sally Morris\, and others. Her texts and translations are included in publications from numerous denominations\, including Roman Catholic\, Mennonite\, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America\, Episcopalian\, United Church of Canada\, and Church of Scotland. She has recently served as President of The Hymn Society and chair of the committee to create a new hymnal for the Presbyterian Church USA. \n  \n \nTune Writing – Sally Ann Morris \nSally Ann Morris lives and works in Winston-Salem\, North Carolina. In 1990\, she discovered the joy of composing hymn tunes\, and has now written more than 150 which are published in three collections from GIA Publications\, Giving Thanks in Song and Prayer (1998)\,  …to sing the Artist’s praise…(2009)\, and Spread the Good News (2016).  Her tunes appear in Glory to God\, Community of Christ Sings\, Gather Comprehensive II and III\, Worship IV\, the New Century Hymnal\, The Hymnal 21 in Japan\, Church Hymnary 4 of the Church of Scotland and in other current and forthcoming denominational hymnals\, collections\, and supplements. More about her life and work may be found in The Canterbury Dictionary of American Hymnology. \nSally serves as Musician in Residence at the Wake Forest University School of Divinity where she leads\, enlivens\, encourages\, demonstrates and teaches the diverse wealth of congregational song for twice weekly chapel services. \n  \nHospitality & Logistics – Brian Hehn \nBrian is an inspiring song-leader equally comfortable leading an acapella singing of “It Is Well” as he is drumming and dancing to “Sizohamba Naye.” Experienced using a variety of genres and instrumentations\, he has lead worship for Baptists\, Roman Catholics\, United Methodists\, Presbyterians\, and many more across the U.S. and Canada. He received his Bachelor of Music Education from Wingate University\, his Master of Sacred Music from Perkins School of Theology\, Southern Methodist University\, and is certified in children’s church music (K-12) by Choristers Guild. He has articles published on sacred music and congregational song in multiple journals and co-authored the book All Hands In: Drumming the Biblical Narrative\, published by Choristers Guild. While working for The Hymn Society as the Director of The Center for Congregational Song\, he is also Director of Music at Light Street Presbyterian Church in Baltimore\, Maryland\, and adjunct professor of church music at Wingate University in Wingate\, North Carolina. Brian lives in Baltimore\, Maryland\, with his wife\, Eve\, and son\, Jakob. \n  \nSchedule\nWednesday \n4:00PM – Arrival & Room Check-In \n6:00PM – Evening Prayer \n6:30PM – Dinner \n8:00PM – Opening Gathering \nThursday & Friday \n7:00AM – Morning Prayer \n7:30AM – Breakfast \n9:00AM – Plenary Session 1 \n10:00AM – One-On-One Sessions & Small-Group Workshops \n12:00PM – Noon Prayer \n12:30PM – Lunch \n1:30PM – Plenary Session 2 \n2:30PM – One-On-One Sessions & Small-Group Workshops \n4:00PM – Free Time \n5:00PM – Participant Sharing & Feedback Session \n6:00PM – Evening Prayer \n6:30PM – Dinner \nSaturday \n7:00AM – Morning Prayer \n7:30AM – Breakfast \n9:00AM – Final Gathering & Anointing Service \n11:00AM – Check-Out & Departure \n 
URL:https://congregationalsong.org/event/writing-the-churchs-song-2020/
LOCATION:Richmond Hill\, 2209 E Grace Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Post-Easter Retreat 2020 - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED\nDue to the COVID-19 Pandemic\, this event has been canceled. We hope to offer this opportunity for rest and rejuvenation next year.\n  \nA 2 day musicians’ retreat in Baltimore\, Maryland \n  \nInvitation\nHoly Week\, especially Easter Sunday\, can be the most wonderful and yet exhausting time of year for church musicians and worship leaders. Taking time away to rest\, reflect\, and re-inspire after the intensity of that week is important. Join host Brian Hehn for a few days rest in the beautiful historic neighborhood of Federal Hill\, just a 5-minute walk to the Inner Harbor of Baltimore. We’ve rented a townhome just blocks away from restaurants and sight-seeing opportunities. Home-cooked meals and relaxation with friends awaits! \nRest\, Good and Faithful Servant \n\nDate & Location\nApril 14-16\, 2020 – Baltimore\, MD \nLodging: Our townhome(s) are located in the heart of Baltimore in the historic neighborhood of Federal Hill which is a 10 minute walk to the beautiful Inner Harbor and 5-minute walk to multiple restaurants and shops. From BWI Airport it’s a 20-minute car ride or 40 minutes by light rail including a 10-minute walk from the Hamburg Street Station. \n\n					\n\n					\n					\n				\n			\n				\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n\n						\n			\n\n\n			 \n  \nRegistration (only 10 available total)\n\n$400 Single Room with Private Bath\n$300 Double (Shared) Room with Private Bath\n\nRegistration includes 2 nights lodging\, 4 home-cooked meals\, a piano and organ for practice/fun\, and guided morning and evening prayer services. \n  \nSchedule\nTuesday\, April 14 \nAfternoon \n\nCheck-in anytime after 3:00PM\nHome-Cooked Dinner by Host\nOptional Evening Prayer\n\nWednesday\, April 15 \nMorning \n\nHome-Cooked Breakfast (home-cooked by host)\n\nAny Combination: eggs (any way)\, toast\, fresh fruit\, OJ\, milk\, home-made waffles\, pancakes\, bacon\n\n\nOptional Morning Prayer\nFree Time\n\nLazy morning with coffee & conversation\nLocal shopping available\nLight Street Presbyterian (piano & organ available for practice & play)\n\n\n\nAfternoon \n\nLunch (home-cooked by host)\n\nCustomized for each guest\n\n\nOptional Add-On Events\n\n60-minute massage ($90) – Provided at Harmony Therapeutic Massage\nInner Harbor Boat Tour ($20) – Provided by Cruises on the Bay\nBrewery/Distillery Tour ($40) – Guided by Brian\nMuseum Tour ($30) – Choose two: Baltimore Museum of Art\, Walters Art Museum\, Museum of Industry\, American Visionary Art Museum\, B&O Railroad Museum\, Maryland African American History & Culture Museum\, Historic Ship Tours on the Inner Harbor\n\n\nDinner (On Your Own)\nOptional Evening Prayer\n\nThursday\, April 16 \nMorning \n\nBreakfast (home-cooked by host)\nOptional Morning Prayer\nFree Time\n\nLazy morning with coffee & conversation\nLocal shopping available\nLight Street Presbyterian (piano & organ available for practice & play)\n\n\nCheckout by 11:00AM\n\n 
URL:https://congregationalsong.org/event/post-easter-retreat-2020/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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