Posts Tagged ‘Singing’

Clergy, scientists grapple with thoughts of worship without congregational singing

Thursday, May 21st, 2020
singing

Considering worship without congregational singing are words the Rev. John Witvliet, an expert on Christian worship, never thought he would hear himself say. “Based on the science that we are learning about this week, we are urging and I am personally urging extreme caution,” said Witvliet, director of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship in Read more

Science identifies dangers in congregational singing

Monday, May 11th, 2020
Singing maybe dangerous

Many of us have heard about the dangers of choral singing, especially because of the Skagit Valley Chorale in Mount Vernon, Washington. The choir held a careful rehearsal in March, its members each standing six feet apart. Later, 45 of 60 attendees contracted the virus and two died. While there could be a host of Read more