Chrysalis Community Choir
The Community Choir is a brand new initiative for Chrysalis. The aim of the choir is for people from the local community who love to sing to get together, meet new friends and have fun whilst singing a variety of styles including Gospel and Musical Theatre.
We are fast approaching the first rehearsal and things are progressing really well. Over 30 singers have already signed up to join the new initiative which starts rehearsing on Wednesday 5th November at the McMinn Centre Chesham for 5 weeks.
If you love singing and feel your voice hasn’t been used since those dim and distant school assembly days there are still places available. Please contact office@chrysalis.org.uk or 01494 581115 for an information pack and get warbling!
‘Hatching’ into a new phase
Since Nicki and Mandy became ‘Mums’ in 2007 it has become clear that national (or international!) Chrysalis tours were no longer so practical for them.
Some years ago they had felt a leaning towards presenting Chrysalis locally on a more regular basis in the Trusts home town of Chesham to establish a working reality of this type of relational evangelism. Now they feel God is again calling Chrysalis to engage more with the local community just as it did when it started back in 1992.
Nicki and Mandy got thinking and praying to see exactly what God had in mind for them and Chrysalis. Several ideas came out that were developed and brought to the Trustees to consider. The Trustees were encouraged by all the ideas, and after more prayer, they decided to proceed with the local choir proposal. (see separate item)
With this new initiative, the Trustees had to look at the role of Development Director. The change in focus from national expansion to more local work, meant that going forward, a Development Director was no longer a necessity. Consequently the difficult decision was made to not renew Jo’s Contract when it expires in January 2009. It was some relief when Jo admitted that she had been contemplating becoming a full time Mum as both her girls will be at school/pre-school from next year.
So the Classical Team will continue to tour and work alongside local churches in the UK. The Cabaret and main teams will not completely cease to exist but whilst not touring as regularly as they have done, they will be available for certain projects and people will be advised to ring the office if they are interested in using these teams. Chrysalis Rocks is still ‘in the wings’ but we hope they are on the road in 2009.
We do believe that Chrysalis is now ‘hatching’ into our next phase. We are all excited by the Community Choir, and other local projects. We believe God has great plans for Chrysalis. Thank you for your backing in the past and we would ask for your continued prayers as we move towards these new ventures.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book a Chrysalis team?
Please email or ring the office with your details and we’ll get in touch.
Are Chrysalis events just evenings?
No, we can do breakfasts, twilight events, Summer Garden parties etc. Anything is considered!
How much notice do you need?
As much as possible! Usually at least 6 months. Please contact the office for availability.
How far do your teams travel?
We are a nationwide organisation, but as our base is in Chesham, near London, we tend to operate mainly in the south of the country. However, depending on our itinerary we are happy to consider bookings anywhere in the country.
What do we need to do?
Provide the venue, publicity and an audience, and don’t forget to pray for the event!
Do you have any publicity leaflets that we can use or anything we can overprint or photocopy onto?
Yes, we do. We can either send you some generic leaflets which you can put your own details on, or arrange for professional quality publicity to printed. Please contact the office and we can provide a current quote.
What technical equipment do we need to provide?
We bring all our own sound, lighting, multimedia and special effects equipment. All our equipment is tested and designed to run from your normal 13 amp power sockets.
Does an organiser need to provide overnight accommodation?
We usually travel from Chesham; depending on the distance, we are happy to be accommodated in people’s homes, please contact the office for guidelines. If your venue is within a couple of hours drive, then we tend to return home the same night..
What are your fees?
Please contact the office for an up to date figure for any presentation. Hyperlink to financial policy. Remember to budget for the travel costs of the team, which we will try to keep to a minimum. These rates are based on mileage from Chesham.
Do you do workshops?
We run workshops on lifestyle evangelism, and how to host your own Chrysalis style events. We have also published our own books on this subject. Hyperlink to resources(?) page…
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