Learn the basics of preparing worship services for All Ages and Special Events
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8-12 (before grp gathering) Horas ao vivo 50-70 Horas no seu próprio ritmo 8 Sessões ao vivo
Dates/Times: TBD
Upon completion of this unit, the participant will have:
crafted elements of a worship service that:
emerge from the participant’s spiritual practice of listening to scripture
are based on scripture readings from the lectionary for the season of Creation or Ordinary Time
engage the whole worshipping community through experiential, participatory, image-rich and connective elements
have been used in worship services where the participant has received feedback from people in the worship service and from other participants in the course
reflect the United Church’s commitment to inclusive language and intercultural sensitivity
become familiar with theological themes related to the season of Creation/Ordinary Time such as creation, covenant and discipleship, the Triune God, and eschatology.
studied the role of sacraments in Christian worship
begun to develop a list of resources for special services
Small Group Meetings
Small groups meet every two weeks over a 12 week span
Every two weeks students are assigned 3-6 readings, videos or podcasts. Students will be asked to read/view these during the first week of each 2-week section, and write a short reflection on each of these which will be posted in a threaded discussion forum. During the second week of each 2-week section students are asked to comment on the posts of at least 2 other people in their small group.
Each 2-week section culminates with a "live" meeting on Zoom of your small group.