What would it be like to open your voice from the soles of your feet and the seat of your soul? What gifts does your voice hold for you and for the world? Your voice is the path for your truth to enter the world. Join us to discover new ways to speak, sing and …
View course details “Opening the Voice of Courage: A Circle of Trust® retreat to open Expression, Joy, and Connection”

Ceremony was given to help us engage the world around us, bringing balance and harmony to to circumstances that too often spin out of control. One expression of this “good medicine” is music and dance. Through our songs and our steps we can experience healing and bring healing to others. This is a gift of …
View course details “Music & Dance for Healing”

The course involves study of Book of Exodus focusing on its narrative sections, and especially on the biography of Moses and the female characters in his story, with sensitivity to Christian and Jewish interpretations of this material. The method of the course is to practice close reading of the materials in English translation. We will …
View course details “Exodus: The Liberation Chronicles”

The Psalter is the hymn book of the Bible. The 150 psalms have been an integral part of both Jewish and Christian musical traditions, and over the centuries they have inspired countless composers to create important works. The course will explore the richness and power of the Psalter through an examination of the relationship between …
View course details “The Psalter – A Journey through 1,500 Years of Music”

The modern divide between Sunday worship and Monday work has had a devastating impact on the church. Many Christians today report that worship in the sanctuary feels completely disconnected from their work in the world. It’s almost as if they live in two separate worlds. Living their lives in pieces, the pieces–not surprisingly–begin to die. …
View course details “Worship and Work”

This course provides a framework for preparing and leading worship by exploring the biblical and historical foundations of Christian worship. With the help of expert coaches, you will learn practical skills for worship ministry through a polyrhythmic metaphorical lens. These skills include producing liturgies and services (Erin Glanville), using visual arts in worship (Joy Banks), …
View course details “Worship in Polyrhythm”

On May 22, 1723, J.S. Bach moved to Leipzig to take up a posting as director of music at St. Thomas Church, beginning 27 years of vigorous musical output in that city. Over that time, Bach composed, performed, and directed some of the most famous sacred music in the western tradition. Through it all, the …
View course details “The Fifth Evangelist: The Sacred Repertoire of J.S. Bach”

Following up the popular Sorrento summer 2019 course The Gospel According to Musical Theatre, Sorrento presents a new—and different– opportunity to explore the structure and history of musical theatre, reflecting theologically on how gospel themes are conveyed, with particular attention to issues of race, representation, and redemption. Join with others in hearing presentations and having …
View course details “Gospel of Musical Theatre: Race and Redemption”

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This course will explore principles and best practices for designing worship that works. The full breadth of the Book of Common Prayer, Enriching Our Worship, The Hymnal 1982, Lift Every Voice and Sing II, Wonder, Love, and Praise, and other liturgical and musical supplements will be discussed. The topics covered include the liturgical year, the …
View course details “Creating Worship that Works”