‘What People Are Saying About Our Speakers’ Series

“Congratulations to you and your team for a great workshop.” - Bev Marshall

“What a great workshop given by Carollyn Winfrey Gillette! 'Songs of Joy', hosted by Westminster United Church on September 28th, opened my mind and heart to the powerful potential of contemporary words, sung to well-known and loved hymn tunes, that bring new meanings and insights to present day issues and realities. Singing Carolyn's hymns, of which she has written over 500, and using them as examples, sparked creativity and challenged us to use our own words and experiences to spread God's love and Christ's teachings through song. Participants left with some very useful resources, including samples of her hymns and best-selling books. More importantly, we were uplifted by her stories and encouraged to bring new meaning to the power of words and music.”

- Paul Wharram

President, Royal Canadian College of Organists

Windsor Essex Centre

“Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s workshop was a heart-warming day. So much of today's life - environmental disasters, health and aging concerns, killings, wars, famine, and suffering - all brought right into our homes by Cable TV - seem to be sucking little bits of joy and peace right out of our souls. Singing Carolyn's songs at Westminster’s all-day hymn workshop replenished our souls and filled us with a little more hope. Thank you, Westminster United Church!” – Wilma Lamb