50th Church Workers Convocation – Call for

Theme Songs

Introduction

It started in 1961 by Dr. Paul T. Lauby as a continuing theological

education program of the Divinity School. As such, the idea is to bring to the
Divinity School, in connection with the Silliman University Annual Founders
Day, the DS alumni and other church workers so that they may be able to
avail of this Continuing Theological Education Program. Naturally, the theme
of the convocation varies from year to year but sometimes, it follows the
theme of Silliman University Founder’s Day Celebration.

In 2011, we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of this Church

Workers Convocation, the longest running convocation of its kind in the
country. We invite you to be part of this joyous event by sending us your
song composition/s that is reflective of our theme.

Theme of the 50th Church Workers Convocation

“Sustaining Theological Education for a Christ – like Ministry”

Preliminary Explanation of the theme:

Preview of the past themes

The 2009 theme “Theological Education in the Midst of Crisis” focused

more on the crisis or various challenges besetting theological education in
the UCCP these days. The 2010 theme “theological Education and
Partnership in Mission Education: the Church, the Academe and the World”
considers the values partnership with various entities with which seminaries
are essentially related. The planned theme for next year considers the issue
of the sustainability of theological education in a way that its mission
towards a more Christ – like or Christ centered ministry in the churches can
be further enhanced, and strengthened.

The theme for next year

The theme for next year actually has profound theological implications
that can determine the kind of direction theological education in the UCCP
has to adopt. The theme is intended to focus on a more Christological basis
for the task and mission of theological education. This means engaging in
reexamination of the paradigm of Jesus as the model for the conduct of
theological education and mission.

The kind of church worker or pastor that has to be produced by the

formation centers of the UCCP has to be deeply rooted in the values,
perspectives, priorities and in the essential message of the gospel of the
kingdom of God as proclaimed, acted out and sacrificed for by Jesus
himself.ths, this is going to be an attempt to develop a clear biblical –
theological anchor and framework for a more relevant and sustainable
theological education program for the UCCP.this is going to be task and the
challenge for those who want to be involved and participate in next year’s
Church Workers’ Convocation.

Guidelines

1. This is open to all church workers and members. Members of the

selection committee, however, are disqualified.

2. The words of the theme song must be the original work of the entrant.
The words must be written in English, Cebuano or Tagalog. The music
may be original or another setting. If another tune is used, it must be
in public domain, and not yet copyrighted.(Note: Not all Hymns are in
the Public domain.)

3. An entrant may submit two or more entries.

4. The selection will be based on how the entry fits the theme, its
singability, inclusiveness of the languages, clarity of expression, how
the words enable the tune, and how the tunes enable the words.
Decision of the committee is final.

5. All entries, once submitted to the committee become the property of

Divinity School under the care of the Liturgy and Music Center.

6. Entries should be sent to: music_jean@yahoo.com. Question may be

sent to the same email address or by telephone at 422-6002 (540)
or 415-8725 or by mobile phone: 09067326623.

7. Entrants should provide five copies of the theme song. The entrant’s
name must not appear on these copies. A cover letter must be
provided which include name of entrant, church membership of
entrant, address, contact information, a short description of the
 entrant, a brief story behind the creation of the theme song, and the
name of the tune to be used with the words. If original music is used,
please send a manuscript (with chords) and a recording to: Jean
Cuanan–Nalam, Divinity School, Silliman University,
Dumaguete City, 6200.

8. Deadline of entries is March 31, 2011.

Incentives

1. Chosen song will be publicly sung during the 2011 convocation

and onwards.

2. Chosen song will be published in our proceedings.

3. A cash gift

4. A plaque of recognition