Genuine Online Relationships
In a post-lockdown church, online community has become a common reality. Most churches are offering ministry online, whether it be a weekly email, a Facebook group, online studies, or live-streaming worship. In this course, students will consider how to widen ministry beyond the church walls and into their online community. Readings will include case studies as well as work on building community, missional thinking, pastoral care, and online strategies. Students should come ready to investigate their current context and with a knowledge of the online platforms they currently use.
About the Instructor: Dawn Leger is a pastor of Harbor Online Community, a virtual community of people following Jesus outside the lines of traditional church models. She has become a well-regarded coach and advisor for churches creating an accessible, inclusive, and supportive online community. Dawn served in parish ministry for 15 years in urban and rural churches and is currently a PhD candidate at Martin Luther University College.
Dates: Thursdays in May from May 4 to May 25 from 1pm to 2.30pm AST
Location: Online
Registration Fee: $50.00 plus Eventbrite fee
Learn More and Register Here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/genuine-online-relationships-tickets-591765204657
Singing Gregorian Chant: An Introductory Workshop
Presented by the Holy Heart Schola Cantorum and hosted by the Atlantic School of Theology, this workshop will introduce participants to Gregorian chant and its nature, forms, and functions in the liturgy. Participants will sing 12 examples of chant. Along the way they will receive a basic introduction to the pronunciation of liturgical Latin, Gregorian modes and psalm tones, and chant notation and neumes. Participants will leave equipped with ideas for introducing chant in a church setting. Following the workshop, they will have the opportunity to attend and participate in sung Vespers which will include many of the chants learned during the workshop.
These sessions are geared towards anyone who wants to learn how to sing Gregorian Chant and introduce it to others.
About Holy Heart Schola Cantorum: The Holy Heart Schola Cantorum is Halifax’s only mens’ choir specifically focused on singing Gregorian Chant, primarily in a liturgical context. They have been singing together regularly since 2007. The Schola has been chanting Vespers every Sunday evening at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica since 2014. They have also appeared over the years at events organized by the Gregorian Institute of Canada, the Early Music Society of Nova Scotia and the Nocturne: Art at Night art festival.
Date: Saturday, April 29 from 2pm to 6pm
Location: In-Person at the Atlantic School of Theology Chapel
Registration Fee: $15.00 per adult (18 and over) plus Eventbrite fee
Learn More and Register Here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/singing-gregorian-chant-an-introductory-workshop-tickets-597783445377
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