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| Clergy & Lay Leadership:
Church Musicians' Reading Group |
The purpose of the church musicians' reading group is to help church
musicians explore themes of vocation and ministry through the reading
and discussion of books related to worship and church music. This group is designed to provide intellectual stimulation and personal enrichment
by allowing participants to engage in significant conversation regarding the nature and purpose
of worship and the role of music within it. In addition to
book discussion, time for prayer and sharing of resources will be part
of this monthly gathering.
Fall 2006-Spring 2007
Beginning in Oct. 2006, the church musicians' reading group will begin
reading Discerning the Spirits: A Guide to Thinking About Christian
Worship Today (Eerdmans, 2003). Christian worship in North America
has undergone great change in recent years. But change always brings uncertainty
-- and at times even causes division -- over what constitutes "authentic worship."
This important book reviews a wide variety of current perspectives and
offers a fresh outlook on the contemporary practice of Christian worship.
In order to provide the widest, most insightful discussion on present-day
worship practices yet assembled, the authors gathered a team of church
musicians, ministers, worship leaders, and educators from eight church
traditions. Discerning the Spirits is the fruit of their work. Shaped
by the wisdom of men and women like Marva Dawn, Justo Gonzalez, C. Michael
Hawn, and John Witvliet, this book broadens today's "worship wars" into
a bigger, richer discussion that moves from arguments over musical tastes
to good thinking about the overall purpose of worship in relation to church
life and God himself. Sidebar articles and quotes are meant to draw readers
and study groups into dialogue on these issues. Whether one plays a leadership
role in church worship or is simply grappling with questions about it,
Discerning the Spirits is a must-read.
The group meets on Thursdays from 7-8:30 a.m in Seeley Mudd
Chapel. Reading group dates are:
- Oct. 12
- Nov. 9
- Dec. 14
- Feb. 8
- March 15
- April 12
- May 10
A book and light breakfast will be provided to each participant at no
cost. All church musicians and worship leaders are invited to join.
If you are interested in participating, or if you desire more information,
please contact Ben Brody.
Information from 2005 Reading Group
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