Deo Volente
Values for a new UK wide ecumenical, outreach group of singers and musicians
Are you a singer, musician or would like to get involved?
Harker Grange,
Carlisle, Cumbria
Why the name ‘Deo Volente’?
The phrase 'Deo Volente' was used in the early 1900’s in personal letters, often after the signature, the initials ‘D.V’ (Deo Volente) were written signifying the authors intent that God willing, the message would reach it’s recipient safely and that the contents would be acted upon.
Community Focussed
Deo Volente is a registered community interest company (CIC) we raise money for local charities that support emotional wellbeing and mental health. Some of our most recent concerts have raised money for the Deaf Association and city food banks.
Values of Deo Volente
Worship lifestyle
Members are to be Christians living and growing towards holy lives supported by group members in times of need. (Galatians 5:22), (Romans 12:1)
Outreach focused
Sharing faith (Mark 16:15) through authentic singing/playing from a heart of worship/worship lifestyle
Ecumenical in practice
Working towards unity across Christian denominations (Romans 12:5), celebrating what’s common, providing fellowship and mutual support of each member’s journey of faith
Spirit led – “Deo Volente” ‘God willing’ (James 4:15)
Waiting on Gods direction, underpinned by prayer supporters and planning team
Creative
Offering a wide variety of music genre (Choral classics, Taize, African music, Gospel etc.) to reach the widest possible audience and include original compositions
Practical Considerations
Small steps – We have now established a core group in Carlisle with a mainly acapella reportoire. We also have a growing number of musicians who play for us and we are on the look out for more. God Willing, we will expand to establish a West Midlands group to increase membership and reach. Time and format to be confirmed – likely Saturday mornings in the midlands.
Members could be involved in many ways:
• Prayer/financial supporters
• Practical Supporters – logistics / refreshments etc
• Singers & Musicians
• Administrators
• Technical support
• Core planning and prayer team
Deo Volente sang 'Ah Holy Jesus' as part of a Charity concert at Lanercost Priory, March 2026. Focussing on the Passion, we sang a cappella in this beautiful venue.
CREATIVITY
One of the values of Deo Volente is creativity and we hope to include many original compositions. A separate but linked 'creative worship' group is likely to feed in new material for us to sing. Sing a new Song!