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Order and Chaos
Accompanying Congregational Singing -with Dr. Kevin Komisaruk (fun presenter and professional choral conductor and organist; winner of many awards and rave reviews in the Globe & Mail, Le Devoir, and in Belgium, Germany, and France.) "Order & Chaos" -Exploring the Theme -Revd Dr. Richard Legatt Embodying the Incarnation -Robert Bergner (a dancer, composer, and musician who has worked with many internationally recognised choreographers including José Navas, Andrew Harwood, Benoit Lachambre and Pamela Newell. Himself a choreographer he has seen his works performed throughout North America and Asia. He is also a keyboard player and bass soloist!!) -this workshop will be similar to the highly acclaimed and "sold-out" workshop presented at the National Worship Conference in Toronto in 2004 Excursion to Notre Dame Basilica ($5 fee for admission costs) -double workshop (all afternoon) -with the Revd Dr Matthew Anderson -an afternoon trip to one of Canada's most decorated basilicas -a focus on the history and treasurers, along with examination of the neo-gothic and its implications for the celebration of the liturgy. The art work of early missions in Canada allows for reflection on inculturation questions. St. Joseph's Oratory Pilgrimage ($5 fee for admission costs) (double workshop, all afternoon) -organised by Carol Meindl and led by Fr Charles (resident spiritual director at the Oratory) -a trip to the pilgrimage church of St Joseph's, including official tour on the sight and the opportunity for the discovery of pilgrimage and the context of prayer. Spectacular outdoor Way of the Cross and arboretum. Not to mention the tomb and relics of St André. Try the trip up the steps on your knees in prayer! The Contemplative Life -The Revd Dr Holly Ratcliffe, former director of the Christian Meditation Centre Montreal and spiritual director for the Anglican Diocese of Montreal -an introduction to the spiritual journey, punctuated by the liturgy and with special emphasis on the use of liturgies to contemplate the sacred mysteries Evangelical Lutheran Worship -Debbie-Lou Ludolph gives an in-depth look at the Worship Book of the ELCIC, which is also authorised for use in the ACC Shared Ministry & Worship -Anglican/Lutheran -people working in the field offer helpful reflection New Liturgies -anyone has developed some sort of liturgy for some sort of purpose is invited to share the time and tell the world about it. Lecture Topics The heart of this conference is the keynote presentations. Here are the topics: Karen Ward: 1) "Emerging Worship Recon" A field report -what is happening on the ground, in alternative/emerging/Vatican III worship 2) "Anglican and Lutheran Gifts for emerging worship" 3) "Some 'Order' in some 'Chaos'" -principles for emerging worship based in "trinitarian" being Gordon Lathrop 1) Order and Coyote: yet more reflections on order, disorder, and Christian Worship 2) The Third Wave: the liturgical movement and postmodernism 3) Strong Centre, Open Door Below is a list of FAST facts. HIGHLIGHTS to ANNOUNCE -website: www.WorshipConference2008.org -lots of accommodation options: cheap dorm-style rooms or hotel-style rooms; stay alone or share -workshops with recognised professionals; -workshops that are like field trips -worship workshops to build skills and others related to ministry forms -keynote presenters: world renowned Gordon Lathrop & "ancient faith for a future church" dynamo Karen Ward -6 plenary presentations; 2 workshops; multiple excursions -dialogue plenary with Lathrop and Ward in discussion -full day excursion to Quebec City on the occasion of its 400th Anniversary -privileged access to three of Quebec City's most historic churches -presentation about historic Quebec by Quebec's leading tour guide: David Mendel -travel discounts on VIA rail, Air Canada, and WestJet -low registration fee: $275 -meals to fit every budget; every type of food service available -worship experiences you'll never forget (like the Gospel on the Mountaintop one Sat. morning (breakfast is included in this one)) --I'll tell you the secret: this worship features the People's Gospel Choir of Montreal -exclusive ecclesiastical arts excursions -organ tour -REGISTER NOW !!
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