MPG12: Power of Partnership (Sept 14-16)

When: Sept 14-16

Where: Clifford Park Scouts camp site – Clifford Rd, Wonga Park VIC (Melways 24 J6) - 45 mins from Melbourne CBD

Come and sing with me, or soak up something else on offer at MPG12: Power of Partnership.

Keynote Presenter is Pastor Berlin Guerrero from the United Church of Christ in The Philippines who was abducted, arrested and tortured in 2007. He spent 15 months as a political prisoner before he was released. He's been described as 'a modern day Mandela'.

Workshops
Reflect - Songs of Hope and The Kingdom (Lucy Graham)
Think - Partnership, Discipleship and Justice (Pastor Guerrero)
Act - Just Act (Jill Ruzbacky)

Alt Worship - led by Darren and Holly Wright
Lightning Talks

Program and more info here.

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Songs That Unite: New Opportunity for Songwriters

The Uniting Church's National Assembly (Australia) this year launched a new songwriting initiative called Songs That Unite. It's aims are twofold: to enable the widespread discovery original songs by local songwriters, and to offer platform for songwriters to offer their work for wider use. 

So far there are 13 songwriters registered on the site with 95 songs available for purchase.

Songs are reviewed by an assessment team before being offered in several forms which can be purchased separately, or as a pack for around A$5. Formats include a lyrics sheet, backing track and music score, and while some songs include a vocal recording to give an idea of how the song sounds, these are not available for sale. 

Songwriters receive royalties, and can register with a copyright agency. It is important to note that songwriters are linked to copyright organisations, so if you intend to use a song for worship, your faith community must hold the specific licence.

Don't sit on this news. If you know someone who has songs to offer, or indeed if you have songs of your own, consider this as a possible avenue for your work. As always, comments most welcome.  Read more here

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