The Art/s of Worship with Marcia McFee

May 27-29, 20254

Brechin united church, nanaimo, bc

Hybrid (online and in person)

“At such a time as this, we cannot afford to stay on the surface…. Getting in touch with ourselves and what makes us light up, getting in touch with others and creating more community and compassion in the world, getting in touch with the holy ‘other’ – whether you call that Love, Universe, God/dess or whatever (the thing that feels bigger than all of us) – is the way humans have been pulling themselves out of the mire ever since we became humans. Exploring, learning and growing is our life's work. So let’s get to it.” - Marcia McFee

Planning week-to-week worship is exhausting. And when worship quality takes a nose-dive, the energy and inspiration you and the congregation need to live fully into your mission diminishes as well. Get ideas and training that will enliven your task of worship design and leadership. Come experience, explore and learn how to offer worship that is meaningful (finds life at the intersection of our life and faith story) and memorable (living beyond the time and place of worship)!

Conference Overview

• Tuesday, May 27th from 5-9 pm (includes dinner)

• Wednesday, May 28th from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm (includes lunch and dinner)

• Thursday, May 27th from 9:00 am to 1 pm (includes lunch)

this worship arts conference Is for you if you…

• are longing for more vital, artful and meaningful worship

• are curious about how environment effects our experience, drawing us deeper into whatever we say, sing or do in that space

• want to explore multiple intelligences and experience sensory-rich worship

• want to create sacred (set apart) space and time, sound and light, word and action that makes space for transformative encounters with God, self and others

marcia mcfee

Dr. Marcia McFee understands the role of any worship artist in the church as that of creating extraordinary portals through which communities journey with the Spirit. The task is at once deeply theological and wonderfully artistic. Connecting worship professionals and volunteers to their passion and depth of spiritual leadership and skills to carry this out has been her aim in teaching and consulting for 25 years. She is the Creator and Visionary of the Worship Design Studio, an online educational and resource website that serves churches in several countries and denominations. She is the author of the best-selling “Think Like a Filmmaker: Sensory-Rich Worship Design for Unforgettable Messages.” She is the Ford Fellow Visiting Professor of Worship at San Francisco Theological Seminary, as well as teaching online courses for several other seminaries.  

Online Registration

• $100 for in person participation (just covering the cost of meals!)

• $50 for on-line participation

• Registration is via our registration platform, SmartRec. Register now!

• Click here for in person participation: The Art/s Of Worship - in person | Event Registration | Chinook Winds & Pacific Mountain Regions UCCan Store

• Click here for online (only) participation: The Art/s Of Worship - online only | Event Registration | Chinook Winds & Pacific Mountain Regions UCCan Store

Registration closes May 12, 2025.

Accommodation, Meals, Travel

Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.

• We have booked a block of rooms at the Coast Bastion Hotel, for $229 plus taxes per night. This rate will be available until the end of the PMRC AGM.

• The Coast Bastion Hotel is 4 km/10 minute drive from Brechin United Church, and a 5 minute walk from the AGM site (Vancouver Island Conference Centre).

• Booking details to follow soon!

Meals are included (dinner Tuesday, lunch and dinner Wednesday, lunch Thursday).

Travel costs:

• If you are a delegate to the PMR AGM, your travel costs will be covered by the Region.

• We can facilitate carpooling and pick-up at the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal if requested.