Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, May 07, 2024 at 06:30 PM
St. Mark's Episcopal in Albuquerque, NM
Join Sylvia Miller-Mutia, David Poole, and other lovers of singing from in and around Albuquerque, NM, for a monthly Music that Makes Community Song Circle. We sing together the first Tuesday of each month for 75 minutes, beginning at 6:30pm, with the option to gather for fellowship beforehand. We rotate locations and responsibility for "hosting" among interested participants.
We focus on teaching, learning, and sharing songs together in an "oral tradition" style of music-making. We sing songs from a variety of traditions as well as songs of our own creation. We lean heavily on musical forms that lend themselves to learning by ear and singing from the heart, including: simple melodies, rounds, simple songs with layered harmonies, echo songs, and "call and response" songs.
We take risks. We experiment. We make mistakes. We laugh. We learn. We encourage one another. We sing. We welcome you to join us!
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Thursday, May 09, 2024 at 06:00 PM
Grace Church in Ellensburg , WA
Lift your heart and find connection through simple songs, sung in community. Join facilitators Sue Wilson and Coleen Renee for a fun, inspiring & healing community experience. For information call or text Coleen at 509-312-0220.Grace Church,1201 North B StreetEllensburg, WA -
Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Christ Church Lutheran in Minneapolis, MN
Let’s sing! At this Voices for Climate song circle, we will get to know one another, sing together, and learn about climate justice actions we can plug into. MNIPL song leaders and organizers will teach original, simple, satisfying songs in a way that is welcoming and accessible to all. Songs will be chosen to help us connect to the seasonal moment and root into our collective power. Please join us!
We sing for joy and connection, not performance or perfection. All voices are welcome and needed. You don't have to read music or think of yourself as a singer to participate!
Click here to sign up!
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Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Zoom
Join Music that Makes Community for a weekly touchstone that includes singing, silence, sacred text, and community connection. We'll gather at 10 a.m. EDT (9 CDT / 8 MDT / 7 PST) each Monday for a 30-minute gathering followed by coffee and conversation.
MMC leaders host the gathering, drawing from many musical and spiritual traditions. -
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 06:00 PM
Bethany UCC in Chicago, IL
Music that Makes Community's Chicago Practice Group gathers monthly at Bethany United Church of Christ. All are welcome to sing with others, learn new tunes, and strengthen your song leading skills! -
Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Zoom
Join Music that Makes Community for a weekly touchstone that includes singing, silence, sacred text, and community connection. We'll gather at 10 a.m. EDT (9 CDT / 8 MDT / 7 PST) each Monday for a 30-minute gathering followed by coffee and conversation.
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Monday, May 20, 2024 at 06:30 PM
Zoom
Gather for an informal singing time to re-center our hearts in community. Simple songs will be led paperlessly/taught by ear by Conie Borchardt, other song leaders, and you, if you have a song to share. Visit Conie's website for the Zoom link!
Join us. Bring friends. (Signup for the email reminder here; select Heart Songs)
Songs will be about the human experience and in that way, spiritual in nature, but not specifically religious. This is a space intended for self-care, however that shifts for you in every moment. -
Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 05:00 PM
Zoom
This Zoom gathering is for those interested in submitting a song to the Playlist Project before the June 1 deadline.
Please drop-in during these Office Hours to ask questions or get feedback. Doe from the Coalition and Conie from MMC both plan to be present.
On Thursday, May 23, 2024, the meeting times for each time zone are:
- Pacific: 2-3:30 p.m.
- Mountain: 3-4:30 p.m.
- Central: 4-5:30 p.m.
- Eastern: 5-6:30 p.m.
- Atlantic: 6-7:30 p.m.
Another session will be offered on Tuesday, April 23 at 12:30-3 p.m. Eastern.
Please register for the Zoom link HERE.
For more information about the Playlist Project and MMC's partnership with the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery, please visit this page.
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Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00 AM
South Younes Conference Center in Kearney, NE
Music that Makes Community is excited to offer a One-Day Community Singing Workshop before the Nebraska Synod Assembly in Kearney on Friday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. New MMC Executive Director Conie Borchardt, experienced MMC facilitator Rev. Breen Marie Sipes, and ELCA Churchwide Worship staff John Weit will offer a lively day of singing, learning, and community building.
Whether you are a musician looking for new inspiration, or someone who just appreciates learning and listening, this is a workshop for you. Using the gifts of community founded in the work of “Music that Makes Community” and potentially other related resources, Pastor Breen Sipes and friends will lead this time together as a way to find joy and explore and to bring that sense of joy, wonder, and exploration back to your own community contexts. No special talents required - just a love of music and fellowship. Singers of all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels are warmly welcomed to participate!
During our time together we’ll:
- Pray and play together through song, nourishing our hearts and imaginations for what is possible in our communities
- Engage models of teaching and leading that welcome our bodies, hearts, and minds
- Experience music reflective of the growing diversity of our communities and celebrating our rich spiritual and liturgical traditions
- Build community and strengthen relationships through singing
Each person will leave with new music to share, as well as experiences of learning and teaching songs applicable to their context. All who love to sing are warmly welcomed, as well as those who lead music in church, community, and educational contexts.
The cost of the workshop is $25/person, including workshop materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the day. We do not want the cost to prevent anyone’s participation, so please reach out to let us know if you need scholarship support. Please contact Conie at [email protected] or (612) 204-2235 with any questions.Click Here to REGISTER!
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Tuesday, June 04, 2024 at 07:00 PM
Green Street Pub in Brownsburg, IN
Paperless Community SingHosted by Good Samaritan Episcopal ChurchGreen Street Pub - 911 N. Green St. Brownsburg, INFirst Tuesday of the month @ 7pFree! BUT Please tip your servers well! :)
Join us at Green Street Pub located at 911 N Green St, in Brownsburg, IN, on the First Tuesday of the month for a Community Sing at 7 pm! Embrace the joy of community singing—a unique gathering for both seasoned vocalists and those who simply love to sing. No experience is necessary, and all skill levels are warmly welcomed.This is a monthly gathering—a chance for us to come together and build a vibrant community of singers. We will be exploring a diverse repertoire of pub songs, protest anthems, and melodies perfect for spiritual settings.
Join us in creating a regular space on the first Tuesday of every month where the love of music and the joy of community singing thrive. See you at Green Street Pub for an evening of shared melodies, wonderful company, and creating a monthly tradition!