Bless Your Soul: A Music and Faith Series

Dates: February 18, 25th, March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, 2025

Instructor: Bill Buchanan

Join Rev. Bill Buchanan (aka DJ5) on a faith-filled journey through American music.  We will look at the history, musicality, and theology of blues, jazz, soul, funk, and rap to glean the lessons they have for us in our current congregational ministries. Register Here

Session 1 – Blues: Prophets of resilience

Session 2 – Jazz: A model for post-empire church

Session 3 – Soul: Between the blues moan and the gospel shout

Session 4 – Funk: The music of the kingdom of God

Session 5 – Rap: Psalms of desolation and aspiration

Session 6 – Sharing our theological playlists