The following workshop options are offered to you by the Worship and Arts Committee of the Synod. The list is not exclusive and the Committee would be most willing to modify/adapt/develop a program or presentation that will fit the needs of your congregation. For more workshop ideas, check the end of the descriptive list which follows.
To arrange for presentation in your congregation, please call the synod office (780) 439-2636.
Introducing the "Evangelical Lutheran Worship"
An energizing and enriching introduction to the "Evangelical Lutheran Worship" its' overall content, communion settings, service, music and hymnody. Participants will explore the new and the familiar, and modeled ways of introducing the new to their own worship community. workshop content is flexible and adaptable according to the needs and familiarity of each worship assembly.
Ushering Workshop
Opening remarks and prayer
Ministers of Hospitality: What it means to accept this calling
Customer Service: Keeping people happy
Strangers in our Midst: Extending the band of friendship to newcomers
Where Everybody Belongs: Including persons with disabilites
To Hug or not to Hug: Working within our litigious society
Emergency! Being prepared for illness or injury
Disorderly Conduct: When someone make a disturbance
Nut and Bolts: The mechanics of the job
Conclusion
Children in Worship
How can we make our children feel more a part of our worship? Including children can be challenging and rewarding. Learn strategies and techniques that have proven successful.
Music for the Small Choir
What can you do with that small but dedicated group known as the church choir? Responsive singing, two-part harmonies and other examples will show that beautiful music in worship is attainable with small numbers.
What Does This Mean? Understanding Lutheran Worship
"Because we've always done it that way". When questioned about our form of worship, is this the only response that comes to mind? Come to this workshop and be informed of the roots of our liturgy and traditions.
Worship Planning/The Worship Committee and You
What exactly is the role of the worship committee in a parish? How do we plan? What resources are available? When do we need to plan for seasonal events in the church calendar year? Visualize expanding our concept of seasonal worship using art, space and music. Using the gifts in your congregation, let us show you how to make worship planning a joyful and fulfilling experience.
Our Worship Environment
Are you planning renovations or a completely new worship space? We have experts available in the fields of architecture, art, acoustics, and arrangements who who can add valuable insights to your building committee's visions.
Hosting Your Next Conference Convention
In consultation with you, our committee will help to plan a service for your convention using the gifts available in your conference.
Basic Choral Techniques
You've just been asked to direct the choir even though you have no experience. Or have you been doing the same thing forever and want to know how to do it "right" or "another way"? Attend this workshop to better your choral directing techniques and enhance your participation in a small choir. (Also see Leadership Program for Musicians, in another section of the Worship portion of this webpage)
Keyboard Techniques
This workshop could be titled "The Organ for Pianists". Learn what these two instruments have in common and what makes the organ unique. How do you merge your knowledge and skill when asked to play in a church where there is no piano? (Also see Leadership Program for Musicians, in another section of the Worship portion of this webpage)
Inviting the Gifts of Instrumentalists
Find the hidden talents in your congregation and learn how to make use of these gifts in your worship services. Also teaches transposing skills for other instruments. (Also see Leadership Program for Musicians, in another section of the Worship portion of this webpage)
Directing Children's Choirs
This workshop will help your children's director by giving techniques and resources that will be helpful in any size children's choir.
A New Organ
Is it time to select a new organ for your church? As for help from experts to choose the best for you considering your congregation's size, style, and finances, without a salesperson's bias.
Banners and Paraments
Do the prices and selection in the liturgical catalogues appear frightening? This workshop will show you how to make use of the talents in your congregation to have banners and paraments that suit your worship space, your congregation's style, and your budget. Construction techniques, fabric choices and design ideas will be offered. You will find out how easy it is to have custom-made artwork without breaking the bank.
Other Workshop Options (or call the office to have a workshop tailored to the needs of your congregation)
How to Organize a Worship Committee
Planning a Season of the Church Year
Introducing a New Liturgy Effetively
Incorporating World Drumming into the Worship Service
Understanding and Using Global Music
Using Other Instruments in Worship
Creating a Seasonal Banner
Leading Congregational Singing from the Organ/Piano or Worship Team
Worship Leading
Putting Together a Worship Team
How to Get a Worship Team to Work as a Team
How to Incorporate Dance
How to Put a Program Together (Christmas, choir festival, etc...)
Learn to Play Handbells
How to Create a Worshipful Sanctuary
or others you might wish to suggest....
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