Singing and Preaching for the 21st Century February 27th to 28th, 2015 Kanata United Church in Kanata, Ontario with John Bell, musician and liturgist

  As we move through the longest day of the year, celebrate the power of the sun and the inspiration of the collective voice. Join Ondine Chorus for a special performance at the labyrinth which will intertwine concert with participation. Come prepared to walk, listen and lend voice to this musical Solstice celebration. About ONDINE …
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    In ancient times music was used for healing – music was medicine. Healing Music can relax us and enhance the natural healing process of body and spirit. This music can help to open our hearts and connect us with our angels. During our Five Oaks session Debbie Danbrook will play a ‘Music Meditation’, …
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    Ignite your creativity and move your body with vocal play! Musician Shannon Kingsbury will guide you through a collaborative sounding experience exploring the voice-body-heart connection. This inclusive workshop will move through moods ranging from meditative to dynamic. All voices are welcome regardless of experience. Bring comfortable clothing and an open mind. Leadership: Shannon …
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  Across the world and down through time, individuals and communities have made sound as an expression of spirituality. The Great Mystery, however conceived, has been historically celebrated through musical forms that have nothing to do with entrainment and everything to do with engagement. Building on this long tradition, Gary Diggins will involve us in …
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    This workshop will be an exploration and discussion around what aspects of sound therapy are helpful in the delivery of spiritual care for institutionalized patients and/or clients. A short presentation on what constitutes spiritually integrated psychotherapy and a personal understanding of sound therapy followed by experiential, hands-on sampling of the instruments used. Institutions …
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  Tribal Vision: Native Dance & Music   This interactive workshop will offer an introduction to First Nations understanding of spirituality through music and dance. More details to come.   Tribal Vision: Native Dance & Music Start: Feb 9, 2015 @ 7:00 PM End: Feb 9, 2015 @ 9:00 PM Cost: $25.00 register for this …
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    Explore the relationship between spirit and sound through this series of experiential workshops. Register by February 2, 2015 for the series which includes the following six workshops. Click on the titles to see the full description of the workshop and leadership. You may also attend individual workshops if the whole series is not …
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  Guided Retreat – February 13-15, 2015 “Bless the Lord my soul, who leads me into life.” Guided Retreat: February 13-15, 2015 This retreat, centred on the music of Taizé, will consist of prayer services in the Taizé style as well as brief inputs based on the theme, “The Lord leads me into life.” There …
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  Mar 27-29, 2015 Cynthia Bourgeault and Paulette Meier $345/shared room; $435/private room; $245/commuter Call to Register! Call Us For More Information! 610-566-4507 Join contemporary contemplative Cynthia Bourgeault and Quaker singer and chant-writer Paulette Meier in a weekend of experiencing and exploring the Christian mystical tradition. Refresh yourself with Centering Prayer and Quaker silence. Open …
View course details “Streams of Living Water: Renewing the Contemplative Tradition through Meditation and Plainsong”