What is it?

This workshop will offer training in the companion arts of learning and telling scripture by heart, and leading paperless song. 

 

Where does this come from?

In the original cultures of the Bible, and in many of the centuries since, the sacred stories of scripture were experienced by people, not as words read off a page, but as tales told in families, by elders, and by leaders of the faith community. Music was handed down, not through notes printed on a page, but as melodies taught by heart and caught by ear. Scripture and song as oral events are the way many in the world still experience these touchstones of the faith.

 

Today the Network of Biblical Storytellers Canada and Music that Makes Community are two groups that carry on the practices of paperless worship. NBSC explains: “Biblical Telling is the art and discipline of expressing with our body, intellect and spirit a Bible text learned by heart.” MMC’s mission is “to help people connect and learn through singing. We do that by developing and teaching a practice of embodied song leadership grounded in a theology of welcome and generosity.”

 

Who is this for?

Worship By Heart is a workshop for anyone who has a leadership role in a faith community: readers, choristers, pastors, and anyone else who wants to develop their skills of worship leadership. No previous experience necessary!

 

What will we do?

We'll root ourselves in daily worship, hear and tell sacred stories, learn and share songs, and reflect on how these life-giving practices shape us and our communities. The work we share invites everyone's participation, as we grow in our capacity to lead and listen with creativity, courage, and love.

 

Who’s facilitating?

Linnea Good is an award-winning "Musical Animator" - a composer, performer, worship leader, accredited biblical storyteller and Christian educator. Well known in the Canadian church, she has written music for hymn resources around the globe and recorded 11 CDs. She and drummer-spouse David Jonsson live in Summerland BC, where they strike an un-balance between Linnea's local and online music teaching, and their work for the wider Church. The most fun of those ministries is the worshipping community "Ukulele Church".  She and David have been blessed to travel regularly to India where they have shared in music ministry, biblical storytelling and bridge-building with Christian leaders. Linnea heads the Network of Biblical Storytellers Canada.

 

Kristian Wold, Director of Kuriakos, is a pastor, musician, and practitioner of paperless worship passionate about helping communities to come together before God in prayer, petition, and praise, and find their voice in song.

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Schedule

Thursday, October 9

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Arrival, Registration

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Supper

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Welcome, Worship, Introductions, Session 1

 

Friday, October 10

8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast

9:00 am – 10:15 am Session 

10:15 am – 10:45 am Stretch break

10:45 am – 12:00 pm Session 

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm Session 

2:15 – 5:00 pm Free time – walks, talks, reading...

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Supper

6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Session

 

Saturday, October 11

8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast

9:00 am – 10:15 am Session 

10:15 am – 10:45 am Stretch break

10:45 am – 12:00 pm Session 

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Departures

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Costs

Registration includes all meals and accommodation.

 

Registration Fee $400

Early Bird Rate $325

Group Discount - $25

 

Get a discount of $25 each if three or more register from your congregation!