IN THIS ISSUE Accompanying Trough Grief & Loss
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Reflections on Funeral Planning and Pastoral Care
Br. Louis Canter shares his insights on the importance of bereavement ministry based on his own experiences in pastoral care.
A Recipe for Including and Adapting Music from the African American Experience for the Liturgy
M. Roger Holland, II offers his recipe for the respectful inclusion of African American music in the liturgy.
Musician’s Spirit: Returning to Full Congregational Singing
Michael Silhavy looks ahead to a full return to pre-pandemic participation levels and examines what we have lost and what we have gained in music ministry over the past few years.
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Looking Back, Looking Forward: November 1982
Tis article from the archives features a panel discussion responding to questions and concerns raised by pastoral musicians at the 1982 Regional Convention in Orlando. What can we learn?
In Practice: Creating and Using a Funeral Music Planning Guide
Mike Novak presents practical and pastoral suggestions for creating and using a funeral music planning guide based on his conversation with Charlotte Mariasy.
Feeding the Spirit: Grief & Gratitude
Kathleen M. Basi explores a connection between grief and gratitude through member testimonials, including a moving personal experience of her own.
ALSO: From the Executive Director ....................................................7
Voices ...............................................................................................18 Music Reviews ..............................................................................46
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