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In this workshop led by Jan Kraybill, we looked at and sang some great hymns and songs, and we discussed how best to help our worshiping communities sing poetry with appreciation, enthusiasm, and artistry.

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Hymn and song authors across generations and cultures have given us rich expressions with which to shape faith, heal brokenness, transform lives, and renew peace. In this workshop we looked at and sing some great examples, and we discussed how best to help our worshiping communities sing poetry with appreciation, enthusiasm, and artistry.

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