Worship Arts Apr May Jun 2023

A Message From The Fellowship Leadership

Christ made no mistake in opening the table of grace to everyone. All are welcomed and valued. As Christ as our model, The Fellowship commits to embrace one another with boundless compassion and affirmation so that the reign of God might be made known “on earth as it is in heaven.” not of one mind on a wide range of theological and cultural issues. We acknowledge that we have been blessed by the gifts and presence of a variety of people. We covenant to uphold the sacred worth and dignity of all persons, without exception. We welcome all into membership and leadership in The Fellowship.” The Fellowship of Worship Artists (formerly known as The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts) exists to provide resources, support, and spiritual renewal to all who lead worship. Our mission is to assist you in creating meaningful worship experiences that bring people into deeper relationships with God and with each other. The Fellowship’s foundation and history are firmly rooted in The United Methodist Church, and that connectional relationship continues. But The Fellowship is an ecumenical organization. The art of creating worship is not denomination specific, and neither are we. Our official Statement of Welcome expresses it this way: “We are a community of diverse worship artists who are

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To hear from Nancy Farrington, Camisha Chambers, and Stephen Mitchell about what disaffiliation means for members of The Fellowship, scan the QR code to the right.

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