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SUMMARY:Music with Frank Ezinga
DESCRIPTION:The course format will be a lecture (3/4) followed by a class discussion (1/4). A PDF handout will be provided in advance. I will use PowerPoint and supporting media\, such as images or video fragments. \n  \nThe course is helpful for any church member\, as knowledge of music is not required. The course provides a framework for music within the church and Christian life. The course will not address specific musical instruments\, accompaniment\, requirements for accompanists\, worship songs\, etc.\, but it will provide a context that participants can apply to these topics. Music discussions often focus on the “what” and “how” without addressing the “why.” The course will unpack the “why” as a context for the “what” and “how.” The topics will provide a foundation for a church music discussion\, where the practical outcome for a particular denomination or even a local congregation may differ.
URL:https://www.wsinstitute.ca/event/music-with-frank-ezinga/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Church and Confronting Ageism
DESCRIPTION:Join the ElderCare Network for a webinar discussing how churches can bridge generational divides and challenge ageism in Canadian congregational life. The landscape of what has been happening in many churches will be discussed. Moreover\, we will take a look at a model of churches that are intergenerationally integrated\, and explore what the impact of ageism has on a lot of churches. There will be ample time for discussion.  Come and discover practical ways to strengthen intergenerational relationships and affirm the dignity and spiritual vitality of older adults.
URL:https://www.wsinstitute.ca/event/intergenerational-church-and-confronting-ageism/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:Music with Frank Ezinga (part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Part 2 of the course Music with Frank Ezinga: Part 2 – Worship and Music \nThe course is helpful for any church member\, as knowledge of music is not required. The course provides a framework for music within the church and Christian life. The course will not address specific musical instruments\, accompaniment\, requirements for accompanists\, worship songs\, etc.\, but it will provide a context that participants can apply to these topics. Music discussions often focus on the “what” and “how” without addressing the “why.” The course will unpack the “why” as a context for the “what” and “how.” The topics will provide a foundation for a church music discussion\, where the practical outcome for a particular denomination or even a local congregation may differ. \nThe course format will be a lecture (3/4) followed by a class discussion (1/4). A PDF handout will be provided in advance. I will use PowerPoint and supporting media\, such as images or video fragments.
URL:https://www.wsinstitute.ca/event/music-with-frank-ezinga-part-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T200000
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SUMMARY:Music with Frank Ezinga Part 3: Function and Music
DESCRIPTION:Evening 3 of the course: Music with Frank Ezinga; Function and Music \nThe course is helpful for any church member\, as knowledge of music is not required. The course provides a framework for music within the church and Christian life. The course will not address specific musical instruments\, accompaniment\, requirements for accompanists\, worship songs\, etc.\, but it will provide a context that participants can apply to these topics. Music discussions often focus on the “what” and “how” without addressing the “why.” The course will unpack the “why” as a context for the “what” and “how.” The topics will provide a foundation for a church music discussion\, where the practical outcome for a particular denomination or even a local congregation may differ. \nThe course format will be a lecture (3/4) followed by a class discussion (1/4). A PDF handout will be provided in advance. I will use PowerPoint and supporting media\, such as images or video fragments. \n 
URL:https://www.wsinstitute.ca/event/music-with-frank-ezinga-part-3-function-and-music/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T200000
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SUMMARY:Music with Frank Ezinga Part 4: Culture and Music
DESCRIPTION:Final evening of the course: Music with Frank Ezinga Part 4; Culture and Music \nThe course is helpful for any church member\, as knowledge of music is not required. The course provides a framework for music within the church and Christian life. The course will not address specific musical instruments\, accompaniment\, requirements for accompanists\, worship songs\, etc.\, but it will provide a context that participants can apply to these topics. Music discussions often focus on the “what” and “how” without addressing the “why.” The course will unpack the “why” as a context for the “what” and “how.” The topics will provide a foundation for a church music discussion\, where the practical outcome for a particular denomination or even a local congregation may differ. \nThe course format will be a lecture (3/4) followed by a class discussion (1/4). A PDF handout will be provided in advance. I will use PowerPoint and supporting media\, such as images or video fragments. \n 
URL:https://www.wsinstitute.ca/event/music-with-frank-ezinga-part-4-culture-and-music/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T193000
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SUMMARY:Church Based Senior's Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Intentional ministry by\, with\, and for older adults should include specific ministry in each of these areas: \n\n\nSpirituality\n\n\nEnrichment\n\n\nNutrition\n\n\nIntergeneration\n\n\nOutreach\n\n\nRecreation\n\n\nService\n\n\nDoes your church offer opportunities for spiritual growth for seniors? Do your seniors engage in meaningful service? Is your church’s seniors’ ministry primarily concerned with organizing social and recreational events for seniors? And what about you\, as senior: are you active in your church\, do you seek to be?\nJoin us for our third webinar \nWednesday\, March 25\, 2026\,\n7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (ET):\n“A Comprehensive Model for Church-Based Seniors’ Ministries (Part 1)”
URL:https://www.wsinstitute.ca/event/church-based-seniors-ministries/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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