Roshi's ramblings

Session 2: Fischy Music tl;dr version:   Music should appeal to all ages, which means it can’t have too many complex words, but it should have integrity. Give people control over their worship songs – modify them to reflect the congregation – the more they own it the more engaged they are. Teach new songs always at the start of services Movement isn’t just for kids it’s another form of worship. This session was predominantly singing and dancing, whilst discussing the importance of song and movement.  Much of Fischy Music is childlike praise with a couple of silly songs to help people relax, which is unsuprising as one of their main markets are schools. Singing creates a sense of safety, belonging, fun and happiness to be there. The reason so many people dislike it is that at approximately age 10 they are told they can’t sing – usually by teachers or people they respect and it has a big knock on effect. It is similar for movement whilst singing as well...

So as promised in my last post here is my write up of the first session from the childrens conference run by Blackburn Diocese this February.  I will post up the others over the next 4 mondays so as not to give you too much to read all at once :P Session 1 - Nick Harding – Why All Age Worship tl;dr version: ·          All Age Worship as a term doesn’t work anymore as it has been corrupted – usually to mean for children and adults put up with it. ·          It should be ‘relationship building’ church, based around building a relationship together as a community between generations whilst also building a community with God ·          Most people are kinaesthetic learners and the service should reflect that ·          It is difficult and challenging to run, and for some people to attend – but it is about mak...

Hi Everyone, It has been a ridiculously busy time and I haven't had any chance to blog for a while.  I'm going to try doing it sporadically as I can, and when I have interesting updates! My BAP process is still ongoing, I'm now meeting with a former examining chaplain regularly to prepare me for it.  Due to events in my personal life which I won't go into, we have decided not to go ahead with the BAP in time for the next academic year but I should be going for it in Autumn.  I'm excited and ready to do it! My understanding of the CofE and how it works is ever improving in leaps and bounds, mainly due to my new(ish) job as Family Support Worker at All Hallows church in Bispham!  The role allows me to help others explore their faith, whilst also deepening my own.  I've been in it for 6 months now, integrating into the church and starting to make subtle changes and start new things.  It hasn't dulled my wish to become clergy either, whilst I do feel I am...