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”

Music often has a central place in Christian worship, whether in the form of guitar by the campfire, pipe organ and choir, rhythmic drumming, acapella congregational singing, gentle piano accompaniment, chant, or amplified band, among many other possibilities. This course explores a diversity of expressions of music in worship from theological, historical, and practical perspectives. …
View course details “Theologies and Practices of Music in Christian Worship”

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Whether you’re high-tech, low-tech, or no-tech whatsoever, it’s nearly impossible to miss the shift that’s taking place in our culture. Curiosity is on the rise. Participation is sparking creativity and connection. For the first time ever, digital technology is shaping our values. Our churches need the capacity and will to engage with a changing culture—one …
View course details “Hybrid Ministry in a Post-Pandemic Church”

An exciting opportunity has been gifted to us – the biennial National Worship Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In Canada and the Anglican Church of Canada. Typically this is a residential conference, but this year is by digital presence only. The conference is a stellar opportunity to meet colleagues across this diverse country, share …
View course details “Anglican Lutheran National Worship Conference: “Disruption & Grace: Learning Edges in Liminal Times””

Music can move and transport us in profound ways. During the pandemic, this may be some of the only safe “travel” many of us have been able to engage in. In this Circle of Trust®, we will offer two musical pieces as a springboard to explore the inner landscapes and outer horizons that emerge for …
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Learn practical tips from area experts on best ways to do online and in person worship. How to be a to be a “top notch hybrid church”. About this Event This event is brought to you by TryTank Experimental Lab and the department of Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary We firmly believe that the …
View course details “Being a Top-Notch Hybrid Church (Masterclass)”

As a church leader, you’re balancing the safety of your congregation amid a pandemic with real needs to connect, grow, and learn. For you and the members of your faith community, this is only getting harder. It’s difficult to know which methods to use or how best to engage. None of this is “church-as-usual.” You …
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We are all innovators now. Only a year ago, “sustainability” and “innovation” described extracurricular activities for churches—mostly niche projects that had minimal impact on the daily work of ministry. Suddenly, in 2020, innovation is what we all do—ready or not. We are exhausted and disoriented by this newness, not just because innovation is unfamiliar to …
View course details “Knee-Deep in Flotsam: Reimagining Ministry Now That Everything Has Changed”

A New Year’s Musical Retreat Online with Karl Middleman Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of Beethoven’s Birth Three 90 minute sessions, 4:00pm – 5:30pm Eastern Time, each day.