 To provide guidance and assistance to congregations, conferences and pastors in programs of worship and the arts, through workshops, institutes, newsletters and consultation plans.  Facilitate worship at official synod events  Encourage the training and development of organists, choir directors, worship assistants and musicians  Promote and assist the development of the arts in worship

 Synod Liaison: Ernie Dojack  Chair until December/07: Pastor Tom Lurvey  Pastor Kolleen Karlowsky-Clark Duane Gaukel Louise Hatch

 Together with Larry Weckwerth, Synod coordinator, workshops were held to introduce Pastors, musicians, members worship leaders to the new Worship book.  Workshops were held in Winnipeg with 220 participants and in Thunder Bay approx. 30.  A Mini Workshop was held in Lundar with Gimli and Arborg congregations participating.

 Duane Gaukel as Music Director  Pastor Trudy Thorarinson as Chaplain for the Convention

 Under Multiplying Ministries, the Committee planned and arranged a Lay Preachers workshop which was held Feb , 2008 at St. Marks Church.  Bishop Lee Leutkehoelter lead the course.  Attended by 16 participants.

 Rev. Kolleen Karlowsky-Clark attended the National Worship Conference in Regina, July 12-15,  The theme “Making All Things New: Inculturation of Worship”  The event was held together with the Anglican Church of Canada.

 to promote & assist the development of arts in Worship. › -music - ongoing training of musicians › -encourage visual arts - paraments, banners, drama, technology, etc. › -encourage worship that engages all senses

 to encourage training & development of Worship leaders › -professional development - Word & Sacrament, preaching › -equip lay members for leadership in Worship  – lectors, worship leaders.

 to continue to pursue Worship opportunities with the Anglican Church toward our Full Communion Relationship

 Look to planning a Narrative Communion workshop.

 Participate in National Worship Convention 2008 “Order & Chaos” being held in Montreal, June

 link to information, worship resources, events, spirituality resources, literature, etc

If you don’t use the arts to say what you want them to say, They say what you don’t want them to say. - Rev. Paul Bosch

If you don’t use the arts to say what you want them to say, They say what you don’t want them to say. - Rev. Paul Bosch

If you don’t use the arts to say what you want them to say, They say what you don’t want them to say. - Rev. Paul bosch