How Can I keep from singing?

How can anyone of faith keep from singing, writing, laughing and playing?

Join us in setting aside some time for creativity. Our event will give you a little input then time to work on your creative ideas that have been set aside until now.

Morning Sessions include:

Advent/Christmas

Plenary Session

· Worship Planning

· Lyrics and Songwriting

· Visual Arts

· Theatre

Afternoon Sessions include:

Lent/Easter

Plenary Session

· Worship Planning

· Lyrics and Songwriting

· Visual Arts

· Poetry/Psalms/Prayers

· Creative Writing

How can I keep from singing? is for anyone involved in shaping worship and storytelling through music, liturgy, writing, visual arts and drama.

Expect to be Inspired

A guided exploration of the next six months of the lectionary, the world we’re living in, and the themes emerging for Advent, Christmas and Easter. This session will help you identify ideas, motifs and directions for creative work.

Expect to Deepen Discussion

Small‑group conversations in music, lyric writing, poetry, theatre, visual arts and creative writing. This is a chance to explore meaning before creating.

Create

Dedicated time to work on your own creative piece—alone or with others. Mentors will be available for feedback, troubleshooting, and encouragement.

Show & Tell

An opportunity to share a song, a piece of art or any creative work. Celebrate the diversity of creative expression within our community.

Who Should Register

Musicians, songwriters, lyricists
Poets, dramatists, storytellers
Visual artists, designers, illustrators
Anyone who wants to bring creativity to congregational life

“If you have a seed of an idea… or something you’re happy to show and tell, we want you to bring it.”

What to Bring

Tools you need to create - paints, crayons, noise cancelling headphones, musical score, paper, pencils, erasers
A blank page
A half‑formed idea
A work‑in‑progress
A finished piece
An open heart and open mind

Morning and Afternoon Tea provided | Bring or Buy your own lunch. You will be sent a list of nearby eateries.

Why This Matters

We believe creativity is essential for vibrant, thriving congregations.

This gathering is an opportunity to rekindle imagination, build community and create something new for the life of the church.

An event of the Centre for Music, Liturgy and the Arts (CMLA) in collaboration with Rosefield Uniting Church.

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