Immanuel Presbyterian Church of Tacoma

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Immanuel Presbyterian Church
901 North J Street, Tacoma WA 98403

(253) 627-8371

What is Blues Vespers?

Vespers is the traditional word for evening worship marked by music and prayer. Blues Vespers is a way of combining a time for reflection and prayer with blues music.

Blues music and its cousin, gospel music, often expresses in its words and music human joy, longing, passion and pain. An evening’s music reminds us that God is there for us in all of life, often in the places where we are most human.

Blues, like many other forms of music, can help express what we experience in life. At times music can be prayer. At other times God speaks to us as we listen and are entertained by the music. Musicians often find music a form of spiritual expression.

With all that said, there are times we simply enjoy listening to good music- which in itself is pretty nice and can nourish our souls.

Article in Seattle Times
BBQ Blues Vespers July 20 at 5 p.m.

Little Bill & the Blue Notes
July brings back Little Bill & the Blue Notes for their time-honored July appearance at Immanuel. Along with the usual gang, Alex Weed will be on hand to open Vespers. He hails from Boston, does vocals, acoustic and slide guitar. Check out his music and bio on: www.myspace.com/alexweedmusic.

This year Shared Housing Services is hosting the July BBQ as a fundraising event. It will be a feast of BBQ chicken wings, lots of salads and dessert. The dinner is free, of course, but you are politely and enthusiastically encouraged to donate to support their mission to help low-income and homeless individuals and families get a good start to a new life.

NOTE: No Blues Vespers in August

Vespers Format

Welcome, announcements.

Introduce band.

Poem(s), introduce month's theme.

3 songs from the band.

Poem(s), reflection on theme.

2-3 more songs.

Silent prayer, offering for the band.

1-2 more songs.

Blessing.

Encore.

Last Revised 07/15/08
Note: This website is a work in progress, send any comments or updates to immanuelpc@harbornet.com. Thanks!

What is Blues Vespers? Vespers is the traditional word for evening worship marked by music and prayer. Blues Vespers is a way of combining a time for reflection and prayer with blues music. Blues music and its cousin, gospel music, often expresses in its words and music human joy, longing, passion and pain. An evening’s music reminds us that God is there for us in all of life, often in the places where we are most human. Blues, like many other forms of music, can help express what we experience in life. At times music can be prayer. At other times God speaks to us as we listen and are entertained by the music. Musicians often find music a form of spiritual expression. With all that said, there are times we simply enjoy listening to good music- which in itself is pretty nice and can nourish our souls. Article in Seattle Times		*BBQ Blues Vespers July 20 at 5 p.m.* Little Bill & the Blue Notes July brings back Little Bill & the Blue Notes for their time-honored July appearance at Immanuel. Along with the usual gang, Alex Weed will be on hand to open Vespers. He hails from Boston, does vocals, acoustic and slide guitar. Check out his music and bio on: www.myspace.com/alexweedmusic. This year Shared Housing Services is hosting the July BBQ as a fundraising event. It will be a feast of BBQ chicken wings, lots of salads and dessert. The dinner is free, of course, but you are politely and enthusiastically encouraged to donate to support their mission to help low-income and homeless individuals and families get a good start to a new life. NOTE: No Blues Vespers in August		Vespers Format Welcome, announcements. Introduce band. Poem(s), introduce month's theme. 3 songs from the band. Poem(s), reflection on theme. 2-3 more songs. Silent prayer, offering for the band. 1-2 more songs. Blessing. Encore.
Last Revised 07/15/08 Note: This website is a work in progress, send any comments or updates to immanuelpc@harbornet.com. Thanks!