05.01.2015
Living worship 2015 – Implementing Thanks and Praise
Organists, singers and clergy are invited to join Church Music Dublin for Living Worship 2015. This year’s series, which takes place over three consecutive Saturday’s in January, will explore new musical resources in the context of worship. The sessions will take place in the Mageough Hall, Cowper Road, Rathmines, from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm on January 17, 24 and 31.
Living Worship is a course for church musicians, clergy and others involved in parish worship. It has been held since 2006 and explores the interface between music and other aspects of what happens in church Sunday by Sunday.
The 2015 series will take place against the backdrop of Thanks and Praise, the forthcoming supplement to Church Hymnal which will be published in May. Material from Thanks and Praise will be used each week and participants will gain a useful overview.
The first session on Saturday January 17 will be led by the Revd Adrienne Galligan (pictured), Rector of Crumlin and Chapelizod and who will be Rector of Rathfarnham, with Jacqueline Mullen providing musical assistance. They will focus on the Service of the Word with hymns and songs from Thanks and Praise.
On Saturday January 24, the Very Revd Gerald Field, Dean of Cashel Cathedral and Secretary to the Liturgical Advisory Committee will lead a session entitled ‘Morning Prayer: applicable to today’s church?’ with David O’Shea and there will be Canticles with reference to Thanks and Praise.
The Dean of Limerick Cathedral, the Very Revd Sandra Pragnell, will lead the session on Saturday January 31 assisted by Derek Verso. The session will focus on ‘The Eucharist: sign, symbol and space’ with liturgical examples from Thanks and Praise.
Aside from the course content, Living Worship also offers an opportunity for musicians to meet and network. Often the course is attended by teams of rectors and musicians which helps build a shared vision.
The fee is €10 per session (payable on the day) which includes refreshments. Participants are requested to bring a copy of the Book of Common Prayer if possible. For further information and booking see www.churchmusicdublin.org or contact (087) 6683998.