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.
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Songs for the Real Jesus
A workshop including psalms, world music and WGRG songs, led by John L. Bell.
Singing in Time with the Rest of the World
Time and Space 3 or 6 Nights (FULLY BOOKED) Isle of Iona, United KingdomJohn L. Bell presents an exploration of world music and its influence on the Western church.
Singing Locally, Thinking Globally
Central & Southern EuropeTHE SONG OF THE CHURCH SHAPES WHAT WE BELIEVE as much as anything we hear preached. So, if we are part of a global body might there be gifts in the texts or styles of songs from other continents which might broaden our faith? Or, for instance, did God just give one song–“Kumbaya”– to the
Gifts from the Globe
If God created and loved the whole world, perhaps it is time that Western Christians became aware of the poetry, theology, worship traditions and song from the Southern Hemisphere. It might save us from imagining God as an anglophone deity who sits on a throne draped in red, white and blue in whatever constellation. Asia, Africa
The Gifts That Others Bring
Christianity is a global faith. We have celebrated that by sending missionaries and bibles abroad. But what have we received from those who are not ‘like us’? Here we engage with biblical and spiritual insights, writings and songs from our fellow Christians abroad, and receive them as gifts for our growth in faith. Everything will
Ancient Celtic Gifts
...led by John Bell. Friday 7-9pm In Praise of a Global God (singable songs from around the world) Sat 10am-12 noon Scripture in Nature Sat 1-3pm Incarnate Jesus Sun 9.45-10.45am Lecture Sun 11am Worship
Everybody Sing! A Life & its Seasons in Song
An afternoon of singing, exploring the life of Jesus and our own seasons of life. Experience John's unique gift of enabling anyone to make music, even those with no previous experience of singing with others. Two aspects of the musical life of the church to which scant attention has been paid are songs which deal with
The Gifts That Others Bring
February is LGBT+ History monthThis retreat, led by John Bell, will allow us to savour spiritual and biblical insights from Christian outside Europe. We will explore prayer and wisdom emerging from Africa, Asia and South America, guided by a principle deeply held by the Japanese theologian, Kosuke Koyama that the mother-tongue God is too small.
John Bell with ORAN
Liturgy 5.50-6.20pm, led by Iona Community Members, Associates and Musicians, followed by a song and music workshop at 7pm, in aid of the Iona Abbey Capital Appeal. John Bell will lead us in learning new songs from the World Church, interspersed with his reflections and a couple of sets from ORAN, Iona Abbey musicians. The
Make a Joyful Noise
John Bell regrets he has had to postpone this event, due to bereavement. Rescheduled for Mon 16th November 2020. The primary voice in the song of the church is the voice of the congregation. ALL people, not just some, are expected by God to praise their Maker. But this doesn't always happen, especially in smaller
A Big Sing with the Global Church
John Bell regrets he has had to postpone this event, due to bereavement. Rescheduled for Wed 18th November 2020. The Western Churches, especially its English speaking cultures, have sent Abide With Me, Onward Christian Soldiers and their like all over the world. But what have we received from continents in which the Christian faith took
Sing with the World
John Bell regrets he has had to postpone this event, due to bereavement. Rescheduled for Sat 14th November 2020. At this Big Sing, John Bell will introduce music from all continents, including several new additions.
Liturgy and Justice: Allies or Enemies?
John Bell regrets he is no longer able to give this lecture, due to bereavement. His visit has been rescheduled for Thurs 12th November 2020. The Reformed Church Center at New Brunswick Theological Seminary welcomes John L. Bell to give the 2019-2020 Poppen-Young Lecture in Reformed Worship. He will be leading two programs during his
Wee Sing
Songs from the World Church and music celebrating creation led by John Bell
Celebration of Desmond Tutu
A celebration of the life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. All are welcome to come along for this celebration, at which John Bell will lead singing and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Lord Jim Wallace, will speak, with involvement from representatives of different faiths and denominations. A workshop prior to the event led by
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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