Music With a Mission

Schedule

Sat Jun 20 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Albion United Reform Church | Ashton-under-lyne, EN

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Who is it for? Anyone who would like to engage with an exploration of how music can enable and inspire God’s mission in our churches. That includes church musicians, Church elders, lay preachers and worship leaders, ministers and anyone who would like to come along and be inspired by the wide range of musical offerings we have available.
What should I expect? A range of engaging and inspiring presentations of Music with a Mission: engaging with the world church, across the generations, from traditional organ music to rock music. A chance to raise a joyful noise together. More details to follow.
Tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring your own packed lunch.
Doors open at 9:30 for a 10am start.
The Programme For the day
9:30: Doors open, serve tea and coffee
10:00: Welcome and opening prayer: Liz Delafield and Lawrence Heath-Moore: Northwestern Synod Mission and Discipleship mentors.
10:15: Vocal warmups and assembly bangers: Maggie McDonald. Singer and vocal coach for the Halle Choir.
10:45: Church organs with a mission. A conversation with Derek Sharples.
A song or piece of music chosen by Derek.
11:00: Music as a door to the world church with Kurauone Mtumwi
A song or piece of music chosen by Kurauone.
11:15 Wiggle break
11: 30. Rock and redemption with Lawrence Heath-Moore
A piece of music or song chosen by Lawrence.
11:45: Making a difference with music with Singer/Songwriter Linda Lamon
One of Lynda’s own pieces performed by Lynda
12:00: Music with a Mission for an intergenerational church. Leo Roberts. (Children and Youth Development Officer.)
A piece of music or song chosen by Leo.
Lunch: 12:15-12:45pm (Please bring your own packed lunch)
12:45: Welcome back with more singing with Maggie McDonald
1pm: A workshop with Liz and Lawrence: What does music with a mission look like for you?
1:45: Liz: Closing prayers and song.
This is part of a weekend of music at Albion URC. Also look out for the Big Sing on Sunday evening with Mersey Synod's "Cafe Jam"
See the NW Synod newsletter for more details.
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Where is it happening?

Albion United Reform Church, Ashton-under-lyne, United Kingdom

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