Worship and Songwriting Retreat
Join us for a two-day Worship and Songwriting Retreat where we will explore writing worship songs based upon scriptural texts using techniques such as paraphrasing and allegory. Bring your musical instrument to contribute to the writing process! Musical/songwriting experience is not required. All are welcome.
Retreat Information
Our Worship and Songwriting Retreat will take place both in person on the campus of Asbury Theological Seminary and online via zoom.
Retreat Schedule
Please note that all times reference EASTERN TIME ZONE.
Friday August 26, 2022
If you play a musical instrument which you will be using during the songwriting portions of the retreat, please have it on hand and ready for use.
| 1:00 pm | Devotion and time of Worship |
| 1:15 pm | Introduction and Expectations |
| 1:30 pm | Session 1: Psalms and Canonical and Writing Prompt #1 |
| 2:00 pm | Writing Session #1 |
| 4:00 pm | Share Songs |
| 4:30 pm | Dinner Break |
| 5:30 pm | Session 2 and Writing Prompt #2 |
| 6:00 pm | Writing Session #2 |
| 8:30 pm | Share Songs and Wrap-up |
Saturday August 27, 2022
If you play a musical instrument which you will be using during the songwriting portions of the retreat, please have it on hand and ready for use.
| 9:00 am | Devotion and time of Worship |
| 9:15 am | Session 3: Allegory and the Bible and Writing Prompt #3 |
| 9:45 am | Writing Session #3 |
| 12:00 pm | Share Songs |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch Break |
| 1:30 pm | Session 4 and Writing Prompt #4 |
| 2:00 pm | Writing Session #4 |
| 4:30 pm | Share Songs and Closing |