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Awe! Thanks Shiggy!

Beautiful! Joelle your voice is Divine!

Always fun to play at Brentwood Presbyterian! Thank you for the opportunity!!

Thanks for filming and sharing this video of our performance!!

We had a bit of technical glitch and the recording didn't start until about 17 min into the service. But the music is wonderful, you'll get the whole reflection, and we are most grateful for you participating in this mode.

...probably the most professional Jazz I've heard for a long time...and it's right here...

Thank you for sharing this lovely performance online.

The email address for e-transfer payments for the music, didn't work.

This was an amazing event and the energy was so nice - and in gratitude...

What a great band! I enjoyed it very much and did not miss the singer😉😉

We ended up with some technical problems with the video this evening, but the sound works. Thanks to all who listen.

Andrew Nemr is a veteran of the art form! I consider him a master hoofer and, yes, he was always that good! I remember his dancing at Swing 46 NYC with the late great Dr. Buster Brown where he lit up the stage for about 8 years. Thank you for the post! This is a great documentary and I hope to see more of his work soon!

Had to watch it again and again .... plus great video split screen Jim & Cort

Such a fun night!

Great music !!!!!!!!!!

Дуже гарно.

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Thank you Brian.

This made my work day a little easier! Killer playing from everyone!

of this world

Jim For President

So so nice oh God🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

#TIMETOSWING

Wow it sounds amazingly good Great chart and great band Joe I’ve got to listen on my MAC THANKS

Thank you for sharing this! I'll ask the same question here that I posted on the other recording....Are any of these arrangements available for purchase? (I lead 2 big bands: Jazz Ministers Big Band and the Corsair Blue Jazz Orchestra based in the Lancaster, PA area.)

Fred Rogers welcomed 25,000,000 viewers into his living room at the height of the popularity of the TV show he and his colleagues produced from 1968 through 2001. He got his start in children’s television at CBC in Toronto where he worked from 1963 - 1967. Rogers was ordained as a Presbyterian minister to the work with children and families through television in 1963, the year after he graduated from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. One of his professors there, William Guy, later wrote of his influence: "The message of Mr. Rogers is that it’s all right to tell the truth about wanting to be loved and that people can love us exactly as we are. One admires the scrupulous care to be precise in this oft-repeated statement: after all, people may very well not love us exactly the way we are, a fact that causes most of our problems. But the message is not meant to be an end in itself; it is meant to strike a blow for further liberation: remember “her many sins have been forgiven because she loved much” - the idea that if one can achieve a sense of acceptance oneself, then one will be free to tend to others in their need." Rogers once asked his favourite professor, William Orr, if he could sum up the New Testament in one word. Orr said, without a moment’s hesitation, “Forgive!” Rogers went about his work with humility and confidence, deeply aware of the kinds of traumas his show was encountering through TVs across North America. For over 30 years, he consulted closely with child psychologist Margaret McFarland. She believed that children “caught” the best ways to be resilient from adult modeling. "In a sense," wrote John Sedgwick, "Rogers’ 'television house,' as he calls it, is a children’s church, and the program … is a children’s service, with its own rituals (the donning of the sneakers and the cardigan sweater, the feeding of the fish), readings (the gospel of King Friday from the Neighborhood of Make-Believe), hymns (the many Neighborhood songs he composes), and the sermons (the show’s “important talk” about, say, the death of a goldfish)." [quoted in Shea Tuttle, Exactly As You Are: The Life and Faith of Mister Rogers (2019), p.97.] Tuttle’s wonderful book is a great place to get a deeper sense of the faith of Fred Rogers. Thank you for watching. We trust the Spirit of the Creator's Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, Rogers' constant companion and inspiration, will bless you to flourish through these sweet sounds of sanctifying significance.

hey ho' grandson , the love of my life.. hi ya.. well did not expect to pop in on you this evening.. i was just getting ready to close shop as the saying goes.. an here you were.. heheh i so love you benjamin.. next time ocme over for a holiday , please.. God bless you my dear one.. gram'ma .. xxx

I just want to sincerely thanks those who've watched this and appreciate the message. JB xoxo

Oh, The piece, hymn #762... 🎵🎶When the poor ones who have nothing share with strangers... ...then we know that GOD still goes that road with us. 💓💓💓

We were having difficulty this morning with the steadiness of the sound. Thanks for for you patience, kindness, and generosity as you bear with the disrupted technology of delivering this connection and content.

This is beautiful.The vocals feel so homely, and the piano....

Well done, Ben. I'm proud of you!

Brentwood Presbyterian Church has cultivated a special connection with the jazz community in Great Vancouver and beyond, seeking to be ambassadors of our triune Creator’s forgiving and reconciling love, realized and revealed in Jesus, the Christ, through the ongoing inspiration and influence of the Holy Spirit. That work goes on inside and outside of the visible church, in both the manifest and latent churches. Most, but certainly not all, of the musicians involved in this project identify with some branch of the Christian church. The conversations that went into these performances and hopefully will flow from them are a key means of faith development as we pursue it at and through Brentwood, engaging in dialogical discernment of what God is doing in the world to embrace its human creatures in the care of God’s creation. We pray the suggested questions will provoke those conversations among those who watch these suites and interviews. ‘The Good Samaritan’ Composed by Dean Thiessen & Cindi Dai-Thiessen Performed by Dean Thiessen (piano), Wynston Minckler (bass), Ben Parker(drums), and Thad Bailey-Mai (trumpet) Here are some questions to provoke your considerations: 1. Cindi describes the Priest and Levite as being “too pious” to see and acknowledge those who have been “stripped, beaten, and left for dead.” What attitudes might lead to such behaviours? 2. If you feel safe enough to do this, share an experience when you felt stripped and beaten. 3. What can you imagine happening for your church to become more like the innkeeper? 4. How have the music and conversation provoked a bridge between the openness of jazz and the future of the church?

Brentwood Presbyterian Church has cultivated a special connection with the jazz community in Great Vancouver and beyond, seeking to be ambassadors of our triune Creator’s forgiving and reconciling love, realized and revealed in Jesus, the Christ, through the ongoing inspiration and influence of the Holy Spirit. That work goes on inside and outside of the visible church, in both the manifest and latent churches. Most, but certainly not all, of the musicians involved in this project identify with some branch of the Christian church. The conversations that went into these performances and hopefully will flow from them are a key means of faith development as we pursue it at and through Brentwood, engaging in dialogical discernment of what God is doing in the world to embrace its human creatures in the care of God’s creation. We pray the suggested questions will provoke those conversations among those who watch these suites and interviews. ‘Stronger Together’ Composed/Arranged by Darlene Cooper & Bill Sample Performed by Darlene Cooper (vocals), Bill Sample (piano & vocals), Miles Hill (bass), and Buff Allen (drums) Here are some questions to provoke your considerations: 1. What new concrete steps can you imagine for your congregation to be stronger together in your chosen missional neighbourhood? 2. What did the feeling and insights of the suite and interview suggest for you about ways of overcoming divisions in our society? 3. What ways can you imagine in your context to help overcome the isolation and loneliness in your neighbourhood? 4. Are there any “artivist” initiatives you know of in your context that you could connect with and support, perhaps with your congregation’s space or networks in the community?

Brentwood Presbyterian Church has cultivated a special connection with the jazz community in Great Vancouver and beyond, seeking to be ambassadors of our triune Creator’s forgiving and reconciling love, realized and revealed in Jesus, the Christ, through the ongoing inspiration and influence of the Holy Spirit. That work goes on inside and outside of the visible church, in both the manifest and latent churches. Most, but certainly not all, of the musicians involved in this project identify with some branch of the Christian church. The conversations that went into these performances and hopefully will flow from them are a key means of faith development as we pursue it at and through Brentwood, engaging in dialogical discernment of what God is doing in the world to embrace its human creatures in the care of God’s creation. We pray the suggested questions will provoke those conversations among those who watch these suites and interviews. ‘The Triunity Suite’ Composed by Ben MacRae Performed by Ben MacRae (woodwinds), Dan Reynolds (piano), Jen Kim (bass), and Tyler Murray (drums) Here are some suggested to provoke your considerations. 1. What did Ben’s description of the dynamics of composing this suite suggest to your about how our triune Creator is forming/reforming your faith? 2. What do you make of the idea of “the emancipation of dissonance” in faith formation? Is there a place in your understanding of Christianity for being confronted with a new way of understanding and practicing the gospel of God’s forgiving and reconciling love in Jesus Christ? 3. In the interview, Ben and Brian talk about an alternative translation of logos, normally seen as “word” or “reason.” An older Greek meaning is “relationship” or “belonging,” from which meaning in any culture arises. If we reimagine that it was the relationship with God that was in the beginning, what difference might this make in the missioning of your congregation or witnessing community? 4. What responses have the idea of the Spirit as a disruptive force provoked for you?

Brentwood Presbyterian Church has cultivated a special connection with the jazz community in Great Vancouver and beyond, seeking to be ambassadors of our triune Creator’s forgiving and reconciling love, realized and revealed in Jesus, the Christ, through the ongoing inspiration and influence of the Holy Spirit. That work goes on inside and outside of the visible church, in both the manifest and latent churches. Most, but certainly not all, of the musicians involved in this project identify with some branch of the Christian church. The conversations that went into these performances and hopefully will flow from them are a key means of faith development as we pursue it at and through Brentwood, engaging in dialogical discernment of what God is doing in the world to embrace its human creatures in the care of God’s creation. We pray the suggested questions will provoke those conversations among those who watch these suites and interviews. ‘Gospel Roots’ Arranged by Ben MacRae & Performed by Grand Slam (Ben MacRae on woodwinds, Kayden Gorden on trumpet, Aaron Lee on trombone, Tyler Murray on Drums, Michael Wagler on bass, and Alvin Brendan on guitar) Here are some suggested questions to provoke your considerations. 1. Ben is articulate about the variety of influences that come into play in the development of this style of gospel music. Scholars talked about it as “hybridity.” What influences of have formed your faith as it current exists? What has been most inspirational about those influences? 2. Ben finds in these songs a common theme of freedom and liberation. The originators and communities that passed this music on from generation to generation did not give into the oppression they were experiencing. What dimensions of your faithful practices lift you up and free you up to experiment with new expressions of your faith? 3. Picking up on the idea of improvising around a core theme, what do you see as the core theme of the gospel and how can you imagine your congregation doing new things to be better ambassadors for the gospel? 4. Ben’s image of the church as a coral reef is fascinating for us here at Brentwood. It’s a living organism that invites others to join in and enjoy benefits from its ecosystem. In that complex set of interdependencies, mutual flourishing emerges. But the system can become toxic from both internal and external influences. What marks of healthy interdependency will people find when coming into the ecosystem of your congregation? What might get in the way of that happening?

Fantastic jazz suite! We've added this to our "Favorite Videos from Other Churches" playlist.

This is truly wonderful!!

A thoroughly enjoyable performance and conversation! Many thanks to Ben, Aaron, Alvin, Michael and Tyler... And also to Brentwood Presbyterian Church.

Thank you so enjoyed it & I learned a lot about Jazz I didn't know

Looking forward to hearing the Triunity Suite

Great music, Ben. Congratulations to you and the rest of the band. We really enjoyed it

Hi folks, thanks for tuning into to view the Triunity Suite; it was a real delight to be able to work on this music, from the composing stage all the way through to recording it with Dan, Jen & Tyler. A special thanks to everyone at Brentwood Presbyterian Church for making this a possibility, especially Brian Fraser and all of the regular participants who make Brentwood the beautiful place that it is. Another thanks goes out to Ken Burke and Marvin Aguilar from Burkeville Productions for their excellent work on this video. I hope that this music speaks to you, and provokes you, as it did to me. Peace & Grace everyone!

Thanks to Brentwood Presbyterian Church, all of its participants - especially Brian Fraser, and to Ken Burke and Marvin Aguilar from Burkeville Productions for making this happen! The guys and I from Grand Slam had an excellent time arranging, rehearsing and recording this music, and we hope that it provokes you, as it did to us. Thanks folks!