SACRED RESONANCE
A first gathering: thirty minutes of stillness

Bring people into the church through gentle music, attentive listening,
silence, and prayer. Adapt this suggested format with your parish.

BEFORE YOU INVITE PEOPLE
- Agree the gathering and time with the person responsible for the church.
- Ask a church musician and a parish lead to choose music and prayer.
- Check seating, step-free access, facilities, and sound levels.
- Confirm booking, any cost, and a parish contact.
- Explain that visitors may step out and listen at their own pace.

SUGGESTED PROGRAMME
00-05: Welcome and settle. Explain the sequence and silence phones.
05-15: Gentle live music chosen by the parish, with pauses between pieces.
15-20: Unhurried silence for personal reflection.
20-25: A short Christian prayer or silent prayer in the church's tradition.
25-30: A closing piece or blessing, thanks, and any confirmed next gathering.

INVITATION TEXT
Join us for a quiet half-hour of church music, silence, and prayer.
Take a seat, listen, and discover the sound of the church.
No musical knowledge is needed.

Add your church name and address, date, time, booking or drop-in details,
any cost, access information, and a parish contact before sharing.

AFTER THE GATHERING
Ask visitors about comfort and sound levels. Review the gathering with the
parish team before deciding whether to offer another session.

This is an opportunity for listening, relaxation, and spiritual reflection,
not a medical treatment. Avoid promises of healing or medical benefits.
Each parish is responsible for its own gathering.