Songwrite is an invitation to make space for

• creativity
• connection
• contemplation
• community

Songwrite is a Uniting Church gathering for crafting new songs for contemporary worship. It is open to aspiring songwriters, beginners, and those who have already been making music for worship. Whether you write words or music or both, Songwrite is a space for working on new songs. There’s no expectation. This weekend offers the gift of space and encouragement.

Songwrite started in 2013 as a national initiative of the Uniting Church, and has been held in Canberra, Adelaide and Brisbane. This event will be held in multiple locations, linked digitally for parts of the program.

The heart of Songwrite is a weekend community who listen to God’s creative Spirit, learn from one another, and support each other in writing new music. The weekend includes community worship and prayer, input from experienced songwriters, space to be creative – solo or with others, and mentors for feedback and guidance.Each Songwrite gathering around the country will have its own local program. There will be opportunities to link together online during the weekend for learning songwriting, worshipping and sharing music. Some Songwrite venues will also include the opportunity to have your songs put into a musical score, and to make a simple recording of your song.

Guest Songwriter: Malcolm Gordon

Malcolm is a singer-songwriter, worship leader, and teaches worship leaders. He is a minister in the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand. Malcolm is a wonderful songwriter whose songs have been sung in New Zealand, Australia and overseas. He also collaborates with others in music and art projects. He is currently completing a PhD in the area of music and worship. Malcolm was previously been a key contributor at Songwrite.

Malcolm’s music: malcolmgordon.bandcamp.com

Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/onevoicetv

One Voice website: www.onevoice.org.nz