How Can I keep from singing?
How can anyone of faith keep from singing, writing, laughing and playing? Join us in setting aside some time for creativity. Our event will give you a little input then time to work on your creative ideas that have been set aside until now.
How can I keep from singing? is for anyone involved in shaping worship and storytelling through music, liturgy, writing, visual arts and drama.
Morning Sessions include:
Advent/Christmas
Plenary Session
- Worship Planning
- Lyrics and Songwriting
- Visual Arts
- Theatre
Afternoon Sessions include:
Lent/Easter
Plenary Session
- Worship Planning
- Lyrics and Songwriting
- Visual Arts
- Poetry/Psalms/Prayers
- Creative Writing
Expect to be Inspired
A guided exploration of the next six months of the lectionary, the world we’re living in, and the themes emerging for Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter. This session will help you identify ideas, motifs and directions for creative work.
Expect to Deepen Discussion
Small‑group conversations in music, lyric writing, poetry, drama, visual arts and creative writing. This is a chance to explore meaning before creating.
Create
Dedicated time to work on your own creative piece—alone or with others. Mentors will be available for feedback, troubleshooting, and encouragement.
Show & Tell
An opportunity to share a song, a piece of art or any creative work. Celebrate the diversity of creative expression within our community.
Who Should Register
- Musicians, songwriters, lyricists
- Poets, dramatists, storytellers
- Visual artists, designers, illustrators
- Anyone who wants to bring creativity to congregational life
“If you have a seed of an idea… or something you’re happy to show and tell, we want you to bring it.”
What to Bring
- Tools you need to create – paints, crayons, noise cancelling headphones, musical score, paper, pencils, erasers
- A blank page
- A half‑formed idea
- A work‑in‑progress
- A finished piece
- An open heart and open mind
Why This Matters
We believe creativity is essential for vibrant, thriving congregations. This gathering is an opportunity to rekindle imagination, build community and create something new for the life of the church.
When: Saturday 24 October, 2026 | 9.30am – 3.30pm | Morning and Afternoon Tea provided | Bring or Buy your own lunch. You will be sent a list of nearby eateries.
Where: Rosefield Uniting church | 2 Carlton St, Highgate
Tickets: $35 Adult | $30 Concession
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Any questions? contact admin@cmla.org.au
An event of the Centre for Music, Liturgy and the Arts (CMLA) in collaboration with Rosefield Uniting Church.