Singing from the Heart – Bristol

with Andrew Clark
1:30-5:30pm Saturday 12 October 2024
Large Hall, Cotham Parish Church, Bristol

Come and enjoy the beauty of singing together

During the day we will learn simple sacred songs, chants and harmonies, mainly drawn from the Christian tradition. Singing from the heart helps us to connect, individually and collectively, with the flow of Universal Love. Through doing this, we can experience and reflect on singing as a spiritual practice. This can be meaningful for many people, whether their spirituality is linked to a particular faith tradition or to none. We will learn the chants by ear, so you do not need to be able to read music or be an experienced singer to enjoy this!

Programme:

1:30 – 2:00pm Arrive/Refreshments
2:00 – 4:15pm Introduction to singing from the heart. Singing as a spiritual practice. Learning sacred chants and songs with harmonies together.
4:15 – 4:45pm Tea break. Coffee, teas and cake will be provided.
4:45 – 5:30pm Singing offering in the hall. The event will end at the conclusion of this (5:30pm).

Venue:

The Large Hall, Cotham Parish Church, Cotham Road, Bristol BS6 6DR. There are a few of parking spaces in front of the church hall and metered on-street parking nearby. The 72 bus from central Bristol stops close by.

Booking arrangements:

Booking is essential. If you would like to come, or want some further information, please contact Andrew Clark, preferably by email: andrewjbclark@outlook.com or by mobile: 07729118876.

There is no set cost, but donations are welcome (suggested amount £15).

Andrew Clark worked for nearly 30 years as a psychiatrist and psychotherapist in the NHS, before retiring in 2017. Over many years of singing in choirs, as well as on retreats and pilgrimages, he has come to deeply appreciate the therapeutic and spiritual impact of singing. He now feels increasingly called to use heart-centred singing and sounding as a way to develop our heart consciousness.