We experience the gift of song as a way to tell our stories, particularly at the end of life. We sing as a sending forth, being challenged to continue "singing our lives."
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The faith practice of singing our lives can help us rediscover the joy of living through the power of praise and thanksgiving in music. Music is a gift of God that moves us to a deeper plane of being, drawing us closer to God in ways no other practice can do. This final session may culminate in a worship celebration through music, followed by a meal together. Part of the worship service includes a commissioning litany weaving together all of the faith practices, enabling participants to see their inter-relatedness. Our goal is for all to be challenged to go out with changed lives to practice these new skills and perspectives.
Key Points:
From its origins, the Christian community sang
In the New Testament, we hear doxologies, hymn fragments, and references to the practice of singing in worshipping assemblies
The Christian Church was born singing the songs of ancient Israel, the synagogue, and Greco-Roman world
We sing not alone, but in union with the whole creation and with our brothers and sisters through the ages
Session Six - Video Segment - The Story of Mary Oyer
The faith practice of singing our lives can help us rediscover the joy of living through the power of praise and thanksgiving in music. Music is a gift of God that moves us to a deeper plane of being, drawing us closer to God in ways no other practice can do. This final session may culminate in a worship celebration through music, followed by a meal together. Part of the worship service includes a commissioning litany weaving together all of the faith practices, enabling participants to see their inter-relatedness. Our goal is for all to be challenged to go out with changed lives to practice these new skills and perspectives.