PUSH Workshop
On the afternoon of Sunday, September 26, eight of Incarnation's young people aged 11-4 joined with young parishioners from St. Mark's and St. John's in Rochester to participate in a liturgical movement workshop led by Heather Stevenson, Director of PUSH Physical Theatre who was helped by PUSH company member Jonathan Lowery

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Elise Black, Theo Cegelski, Ket Cost, Katie Lembo, Lindsey Lembo, Tallia Maness, Leah McCarthy and Dylan Valcore attended this vibrant workshop, in which they explored elements of modern dance, mime, and movement to express their feelings, tell stories and explore their spiritual growth. Workshop leaders created a safe environment in which all felt free to try new forms of movement and to collaborate to tell the story of Jonah, which they subsequently related to decisions and actions in their own lives

Rev. Deborah Brown, Presiding Youth Missioner from the Diocese and several youth leaders from St. Mark's and St. Johns stayed to observe the workshop.  They even joined in with the kids to try some of the movements!  The entire group shared snacks and good conversation after the workshop

Several participant comments best sum up the experience: "I liked making up the Jonah skits.  It rocked!"
"I loved learning how to do mime, hand motions and show feelings."
"I liked that we got to break into groups and make our own poses"
"I really enjoyed the opportunity!  I will use the movements in my life"
Check out their website at: www.pushtheatre.org (Under "What We Do" - check out "Churches" and "Children")