Washing the Feet of the World at Leeds University Catholic Chaplaincy

An afternoon exploring the music and Spirituality of the Iona Community

(member of the Iona Community and Director of Music for the cathedral and diocese of Hallam)

This workshop is for

·        Anyone who likes singing in church - particularly more contemporary music

·        Those who are actively involved in the music ministry in their church

·        Anyone interested in the ideas of the Iona Community

·        Anyone interested in Justice issues

About the Iona Community

Iona is a tiny and beautiful Hebridean island, cradle of Christianity in Scotland.

The Iona Community was founded in Glasgow and Iona in 1938 by George MacLeod, minister, visionary and prophetic witness for peace, in the context of the poverty and despair of the Depression. From a dockland parish in Govan, Glasgow, he took unemployed skilled craftsmen and young trainee clergy to Iona to rebuild both the monastic quarters of the mediaeval abbey and the common life by working and living together, sharing skills and effort as well as joys and achievement.

A commitment to Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation is an integral part of the Rule of the Iona Community, and a key aspect of their lives both as individuals and as a community.

Philip Jakob

Philip, an organist and published composer of liturgical music, is in wide demand as liturgical animator at conferences and often works with John Bell and the Wild Goose Resource Group.

In addition to the Iona Community, he is a Council member of the Yorkshire and Humber Faiths Forum, and Forum Chair of Churches Together in South Yorkshire.

Since 1994 he has been Director of Music for the Cathedral and Diocese of Hallam. He presents the cathedral as a model for the diocese with music for the congregation at the core of his activity. His choice of music reflects this focus as does also his work in the schools and churches of the diocese and elsewhere.

Places on this workshop are limited, so advanced registration is advised.

The easiest way to register is by going online to www.westyorkshirechurchmusic.org.uk and following the link to this event.

Alternatively, send a letter to:

West Yorkshire NPM

3 Silk Mill Mews

Leeds LS16 6SU

Please tell us your name, which church you attend, a contact number or email and it would be really helpful if you could tell us how you found out about this event.

The National Network of Pastoral Musicians is an organisation consisting of people around the UK who are committed in some way to church music. It is totally ecumenical and open to all

It publishes a newsletter 3 times a year which contains details of church music events up and down the country.

Every two years it organises a National Conference which, in 2010, was held at Chester University with over 200 people attending.

Stephen Dean, the President of the NNPM says:

I personally have found it a liberating experience to be able to sing and pray with Christian sisters and brothers and not think of the things that divide us, except for the painful experience of the Sunday mornings when we go our separate ways. In the end, what unites us is much greater than what divides us.

  A warm welcome awaits you from ‘Sunday singer’ to music professional.

If you are unable to come to this event but would like more information about the NNPM in the West Yorkshire area then please email

wychurchmusic@yahoo.co.uk or  contact Joe Burns on 0113 267 4176