During September, The Oakland Chapter of NPM (National Pastoral Musicians) will be offering virtual encores of breakouts presented at the national convention in New Orleans.
All are invited to take part in these sessions via google meet, to be held on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
DATES TOPICS Sept 1 The Song of the Lord in an Alien Land How can we sing when we are scared of singing?
Sept 8 Reforming your Choirs in a Post-Covid Age Tips for negotiating a smooth transition to get back to singing and to engage/motivate new members to join the ministry of music.
Sept. 15 How to Pray While I'm Working Explore ideas to help you worship better while ministering.
Sept 22 Leading the Hispanic Community when you are not Hispanic Explore ways to connect, understand and become a source of support to Hispanic pastoral musicians by overcoming language barriers or cultural differences
Sept 29 Helping Parishioners Appreciate Liturgy The Catechism states that "the liturgy is the privileged place for catechizing the people of God." How do we make this a reality so that all may understand the power of the liturgy?