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Why Do God’s People Sing?
John Bell looks at a whole range of reasons why God's people sing, with song illustrations throughout the evening.
What can I do to Praise my God?
Enjoy a full day with John Bell, aimed at all involved in music and worship - clergy, lay readers, organists, choir directors, worship groups, choir members, and congregation members. He will discuss a variety of topics covering styles of music in worship, psalms, and music from the Iona Community. Please note that entry is by
£15
Why Do God’s People Sing? – event postponed
North East USADue to unforeseen circumstances, this event has had to be deferred by John. News on the rescheduled date will appear asap. Hopefully for better reasons than that the next hymn has been announced. Rarely do we explore reasons for singing, but when we do, the enjoyment of the congregational song increases. This is a session
£5
Big Sing – event postponed
North East USADue to unforeseen circumstances, this event has had to be deferred by John. News on the rescheduled date will appear asap. 'Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs'. The title comes from St Paul, but the material comes from many centuries and around the world. Songs shared here have been gathered or written by people in the
£5
Celebrating Pain, Confusion and Potential
John Bell will look at how people of faith respond to the thorny issues of contemporary society. What songs should the church sing which speak positively of today's world, and what spiritual resources help people move from blandness or apathy into more active engagement? 10am-1pm & 7.30pm-9.30pm
£8
Voices of Craven, Communities in Chorus
Reflection for action.A month long festival of musical events, including an evening of community singing on the 22nd with John Bell.
Of Flesh & Bones … a guide to doing worship well
Of Flesh & Bones' ... a guide to doing worship well.
Wild Goose Resource Group
Abbey & MacLeod Centres, Iona, 25 June - 1 July 2016
Worship is not primarily about the ego, personal taste, inflexible tradition or anaesthesia. It is about God and humanity. To enable worship to be effective, to speak for and to people requires commitment, imagination and engagement. This is what the week is all about and it is open to all.
The Wild Goose Resource Group will be leading the week’s workshops, with plenty of singing, plenty of dreaming, plenty of people seeking ‘new ways to touch the hearts of all’.
Various
Short songs in worship
Taizé uses short songs for meditation. In this workshop, John Bell looks at other uses and draws on materials from the UK and the developing world.
Scholar-in-Residence weekend
John Bell will lead sessions, including a Big Sing on Saturday 1st October at 7pm, and will preach at the two Sunday morning services. john-bell-oct-1-2-2016-flyer
weeWONDERBOX: The Wee Song Box
John in NLightsA bi-monthly gathering for lovers of communal singing. No Divas need drive up. Just bring your own, beautifully ordinary and unique tonsils and delight in singing in up to 4 parts with a wheen of similarly beautiful others.
Songs for the Sabbath
Designing and Leading Christian WorshipHymn Festival led by John Bell exploring the concepts of Sanctuary and Sabbath.
Mission & Worship
Sounds of Iona July 2022An evening exploring mission and worship with John Bell, hosted by South Holderness Methodist Circuit.
weeWONDERBOX: Lenten Litter Lift
A Wee Sing at the General AssemblyMore information soon. See the weeWONDERBOX 2016-17 listings page for more information about these other events. Cost: Free. Venue: In the area around The Ground @ The Iona Community Base, 21 Carlton Court, Glasgow, Scotland G5 9JP, Scotland. Access to The Ground is via one step. Inside there is a low-stepped ramp. We
Songs from Iona and the World
The Glasgow WeekendA two day interactive workshop with John Bell. With inspirational music and song by the Iona Community's Wild Goose Resource Group.
Big Sing
John L. Bell enables the singing of familiar repertoire in a new way, with music appropriate to seasons of the church year.
Songs from the Iona Community
John L. Bell will lead worship at the Bicentenary Celebration Service for Preston Central Methodist Church.
Songs for the Real Jesus
A workshop including psalms, world music and WGRG songs, led by John L. Bell.
Songs of The Iona Community
John L. Bell leads a Big Sing as part of Ainsdale Methodist Church's 150th anniversary.
Why Do God’s People Sing?
North East USA... hopefully for better reasons than that the next hymn has been announced. Rarely do we explore reasons for singing, but when we do, the enjoyment of the congregational song increases. This is a session led by John L. Bell for everyone, not just for the “musically gifted”.
Songs That Matter
Churches don't normally sing about pastoral and political issues - depression, ageing, refugees, multi-faith societies. These new songs will include several new texts set to known tunes; sing theology that helps enable a larger understanding of God's presence in the world around us. This is the second session in the Moving Forward in Song day
wWBOX: Where Three Streams Meet
John in NLightsDanish / Scottish conversations on Liturgy Monday 18 – Wednesday 20 September 2017 Denmark is a predominantly Lutheran nation, Scotland, a predominantly Calvinist one, in terms of their respective Christian heritage. There are distinctive spiritual streams, but each in practice, incorporates other significant influences. So in this year, marking 500 years since the Reformation, a
Songs for the Season
Something old, something new, not much Christmas, but special attention to Advent and Epiphany. These are songs for everyone to sing, because they have been sung by all ages and stages, music readers and people who prefer reading knitting patterns. So everyone should come - knitters especially welcome.
Finding Our Voice
Wild Goose at GreenbeltURC Northern Synod Music Day, with John Bell. Session titles: Leadership by the Laity Limited or Limitless Resources? Colourful Congregational Song Songs for the Season Registration and refreshments from 9.30am £8 per person, payable on the day. Bring a packed lunch, drinks provided. Please register by contacting Alison Shiel in advance.
Why Do God’s People Sing?
The Glasgow WeekendThe song of the Church is common property. It is a public phenomenon in which everyone is invited to participate. But why do we sing? Is it only to praise God? Might it be also to lament, or to educate ourselves, or to develop our faith? These and other good reasons for singing will be
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