As I'm writing today, I hear lots of singing out of
my windows. Not from our choirs (though I miss them and their glorious
sounds!), but from other voices in God's creation. (Click here to listen). It's good to have a
moment to notice bird song in mid-April. Holy Week is always a
compressed time for Cathedral musicians. Life is more complicated in
normal seasons. But, of course, the norm has shifted.
I've asked myself where can I connect and where am I needed most right now. How can I minimize the disruption and continue work at Christ Church? I'm spending time seeking and cataloging our recorded music files that add beauty to online services. I'm planning recorded online Sunday afternoon concerts for Easter season. I am practicing a lot on the mighty Cathedral organ, and while I'm always alone, the instrument still sounds exquisite! There is always good work to do, and though work has changed, I want to help our community stay safe and engaged.
As a dad, husband, brother and friend, my role has expanded considerably. I am grateful to God for having time to be present for those I love and care for. I believe God is presenting a way that provides me space to consider priorities and what I value most in life.
I know through faith in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ that the time we're living in will pass. I have faith that it won't be too long. In the meantime, I'm going to keep listening for singing, and I'm going to be present for the people I love and care for - my family, my friends and the Cathedral community. Now is the time for me to show God's love and connect in new ways.
By Erich Balling, Canon Musician
I've asked myself where can I connect and where am I needed most right now. How can I minimize the disruption and continue work at Christ Church? I'm spending time seeking and cataloging our recorded music files that add beauty to online services. I'm planning recorded online Sunday afternoon concerts for Easter season. I am practicing a lot on the mighty Cathedral organ, and while I'm always alone, the instrument still sounds exquisite! There is always good work to do, and though work has changed, I want to help our community stay safe and engaged.
As a dad, husband, brother and friend, my role has expanded considerably. I am grateful to God for having time to be present for those I love and care for. I believe God is presenting a way that provides me space to consider priorities and what I value most in life.
I know through faith in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ that the time we're living in will pass. I have faith that it won't be too long. In the meantime, I'm going to keep listening for singing, and I'm going to be present for the people I love and care for - my family, my friends and the Cathedral community. Now is the time for me to show God's love and connect in new ways.
By Erich Balling, Canon Musician
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