Immerse yourself in an exploration of the ancient tradition of Celtic spirituality through voice, prayer and storytelling with Stefan Andrew Waligur March 17-19 at New Journey Lutheran Church, 16748 E. Parkview Ave.

Waligur is also known as Macushla, an Irish term of endearment meaning “heartbeat of the Beloved.” He is an Oblate member of the Benedictine community called Shantivanam in India. He is leader of new chant and kirtan around the world.

The Irish entertainer will perform at 7 p.m., Friday, March 17. Admission is $10.

The Saturday, March 18, workshop will extend from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The cost is $25 and pre-registration is required at info@njlc-fh.org.

He will speak at the worship service, 10 a.m., Sunday, March 19.

He has served as liturgical musician for the ecumenical Church of the Saviour in Washington, D.C., chaplain at American University and adjunct faculty member at Memphis Theological Seminary.

He also was music director at Theological College in Washington, D.C., where he regularly led chanting sessions in the National Cathedral.

Classically trained at the New England Conservatory, his music has been performed by music chambers, string quartets and ensembles.

After a life-changing visit to the Taize community in France, he began to write music in a similar style. The new chants incorporate American rhythms and harmonies, Celtic melodies and the call and response style of Indian raga.

A growing number of churches in the United States and Europe regularly use chants as part of their worship.

Waligur has taught English and chant in the Buddhist community Plum Village in the south of France. For the past 10 years, he has traveled extensively in Israel, Palestine, India, Europe and the United States.