December 8, 2005
Season of Promise, Songs of Light
Rejoice in the Advent season of great promise at a community experience of sung celebration with John Bell. This innovative composer and musician from the Iona Community in Scotland says, “if the Church does not rehearse and sing new songs, it will breed disciples who are unfit for heaven, where the new song is an eternal feature.” Prepare for the Holy One to be born in you by raising your voice in a new song of praise. Together we will sing hymns of humble devotion, expectant longing and joyous preparation as we await the light of Christ’s arrival.
John Bell is an ordained minister in the Church of Scotland and a member of the Iona Community, an ecumenical group devoted to “seeking new ways of living the Gospel in today’s world.” With his collaborators, he has produced 15 collections of original music and choral arrangements. Known internationally for his creative and inclusive approach to both music and worship, Bell has written several books on social justice, peace and the renewal of congregational worship.