There are three types of events listed on our calendar:
- MMC Workshops and Retreats planned collaboratively with hosts around the United States and Canada;
- Local Practice Groups led by presenters and participants from the Music that Makes Community network, providing opportunities to hone our skills and support one another in song leading;
- Community Events presented by organizations affiliated with MMC for the benefit of the wider musical community.
Upcoming Events
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Monday, October 14, 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, October 16, 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! -
Friday, October 18, 2024 at 07:00 PM
Episcopal Retreat + Conference Center in Salt Lake City, UT
Join Music that Makes Community presenters the Rev. Sylvia Miller-Mutia and Donnel Miller-Mutia in an evening of paperless community singing on the plaza of the Episcopal Retreat and Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. They will share the time with other musicians from the Episcopal Diocese of Utah's camp ministry. Bring a chair and your voice for this first evening of a two day "Rooted in Jesus: Vital in Worship" residency with the Episcopal Diocese of Utah. All voices welcome!
The organizers from the Diocese of Utah are asking attendees register in advance to provide a headcount prior to the event. Registration costs only $20 and includes a lunch on the second day of the event.
Click HERE to register.
The second day of the "Rooted in Jesus: Vital in Worship" residency includes a plenary presentation and introductory workshop on the practices of paperless communal singing plus opening and closing worship. Click here for more information about Saturday's events.
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Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 09:00 AM
Episcopal Retreat + Conference Center in Salt Lake City, UT
Join Music that Makes Community presenters the Rev. Sylvia Miller-Mutia and Donnel Miller-Mutia for the second day of two-day "Rooted in Jesus: Vital in Worship" residency with the Diocese of Utah. They will be offering a plenary presentation and introductory workshop on the practices of Music that Makes Community and leading music in the opening and closing worship.
The organizers from the Diocese of Utah are asking attendees register in advance to provide a headcount prior to the event. Registration costs only $20 and includes a lunch on the second day of the event.
Click here to register for this event.
The first day of the residency begins with a Community SING on the plaza of the Episcopal Retreat + Conference Center. Click here for more information about Friday evening's Community SING.
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Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 01:00 PM
Dennis Union Church in Dennis, MA
Join us for a day of Building Beloved Community: Through Singing & Studying Dr. King's Nonviolence on Saturday, October 19 on Massachusetts' beautiful Cape! Music that Makes Community presenters Nehemiah Luckett and Conie Borchardt, MMC's new Executive Director, will offer an afternoon of paperless communal singing and conversation exploring how singing together can create connection, courage, and change at Dennis Union Church from 1-4 p.m.
MMC's participatory afternoon presentation is part of a daylong symposium on the topic of Building Beloved Community. The morning presentation will be offered by staff of the Connecticut Center for Nonviolence, an organization that empowers communities to reconcile conflict and build coalitions through the philosophy and practices of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement.
Register by calling the church office at 508-385-3543.
Lunch will be provided.
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As part of the Music that Makes Community residency, Nehemiah and Conie will be leading music in Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m. and follow it with a forum to reflect on our experiences on Sunday morning. Join us for more singing!
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Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 04:00 PM
Christ Episcopal Church in Needham, MA
Music that Makes Community folks in and around the Boston area are invited to gather for a time of singing together and meeting Conie Borchardt, MMC's new Executive Director, on Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. on October 20 at Christ Episcopal Church in Needham!
Please RSVP HERE to let us know you're coming!
Bring a song to share or just come to sing. All are welcome.
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Monday, October 21, 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. -
Monday, October 28, 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. -
Monday, November 04, 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. -
Tuesday, November 05, 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!