Singing Meditation offers the church musician a powerful tool to help people reclaim their singing voices. This spiritual practice may soon take its place alongside church choirs and drum circles as a way for "just folks" to participate in a rich musical tradition. - Barbara Miller, music director, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the South Jersey Shore.
This book introduces the spiritual practice of singing meditation, which combines repetitive singing of short, simple, interfaith songs with periods of undirected silence. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced singers, singing meditation uses the power of song to connect the heart and mind. Includes an overview of the musical and religious roots of singing meditation, instructions for participants and facilitators, and sample songs.
Here are opening words, chalice lightings, prayers, table graces, devotions, meditations and more, culled from traditional and modern sources. Expanded and updated, this new edition includes more than 50 added selections, primarily from contemporary UU sources. Designed to help laypersons plan and conduct simple worship services or special ceremonies in families and small-group settings.
Prayers and worship resources drawn from the Unitarian Christian tradition to offer a framework for a spiritual life that includes both solitude and community. Includes daily prayer, a month of morning and evening prayers, prayers for communal worship and plans for individual retreats. For individuals, small groups and churches.
Shares with the reader examples of congregational leaders who have successfully overcome the challenges of leading multicultural congregations through telling stories about who they are and what the communities they lead are about, and the lessons that can be learned from them.
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