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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Wednesday, October 02, 2024 at 06:00 PM
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities AND on Zoom in St. Paul, MN
All are invited to gather on Wednesday, October 2, 6-7:30 p.m. Central Time to learn songs from the playlist, meet some of the creators, and hear the stories of their creation, so you can faithfully carry these songs into your community. This hybrid gathering will take place in the Chapel at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, St. Paul, Minnesota, and on Zoom. A recording will be made for those unable to attend live.
Register for the Zoom link HERE.
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Saturday, October 05, 2024 at 09:30 AM
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in New London, NH
Music that Makes Community is excited to offer a One-Day Community Singing Workshop at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in New London, NH on Saturday, October 5 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Experienced MMC facilitators the Rev. Nancy Willbanks and Jorge Lockward will offer a lively day of singing, learning, and community building. 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.
Click here register!
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.
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Monday, October 07, 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. -
Thursday, October 10, 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 -
Friday, October 11, 2024 at 07:00 PM
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls, WI
Join us for a Community SING and experience paperless singing! Experienced Music that Makes Community presenters, ELCA pastor the Rev. Liesl Spitz, Executive Director Conie Borchardt, and others will offer a lively evening of singing, learning, and community building on Friday evening, October 11, from 7-9:30 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. No special talents required - just a love of music and fellowship. Singers of all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels are warmly welcomed to participate!
This event is the first half of a weekend residency MMC is doing with The Lay School of Ministry, Northwest Synod of Wisconsin (ELCA) as part of their monthly series on Building Communities of Mutual Care. The residency concludes on Saturday morning, October 12 with a morning long workshop (link) that introduces the leadership practices and repertoire of Music that Makes Community. The workshop's intention is to support the creation of spaces of trust, listening, and communication through singing and to introduce the basic skills for leading congregational song.
To register for the Saturday workshop, click HERE. (Registration is not yet open)
Admission
Suggested donation is $10 per person, though no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
These events are sponsored by The Lay School of Ministry of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin, ELCA; Our Saviour’s Chippewa Falls; Immanuel, Eau Claire; Our Savior’s Menomonie; Spirit, Eau Claire St. John’s, Eau Claire; Trinity, Eau Claire.
Recommendations
Places to Eat before the SING:
- Chippewa Family Restaurant
- Sid Harvey’s
- The Rally House
- Cancun
- Casa Mexicana
- Royal Buffet
- Magli Thai
- River Inn Bar - well known for their chicken wings
- Eggbreak Cafe (old Heckles)
Accommodations for those staying for the weekend:
- AmericInn
- Country Inn and Suites
- Hampton Inn & Suites
- Glen Loch (may need more than one night stay)
- Cobblestone
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Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 08:30 AM
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls, WI
Music that Makes Community presenters The Rev. Liesl Spitz and Executive Director Conie Borchardt will be leading a Singing in Community Residency as part of a monthly series on "Building Communities of Mutual Care" The Lay School of Ministry of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin (ELCA) starting Friday evening, October 11 and concluding at noon on Saturday, October 12.
No special talents required - just a love of music and fellowship. Singers of all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels are warmly welcomed to participate!
The two-part residency begins on Friday evening with a Community SING from 7-9:30 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin (link). A Half-Day Workshop on Saturday morning, October 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon concludes the residency. The two events together will offer experiences of paperless singing in community and introduce the leadership practices and repertoire of Music that Makes Community with the intention to 1) support the creation of spaces of trust, listening, and communication through singing and 2) to introduce the basic skills for leading congregational song.
Each person will leave with new music to share, as well as experiences of learning and teaching songs applicable to their context. Choir directors, clergy, cantors, lay leaders, and all who love to sing are warmly welcomed.
Registration
To register for the Saturday workshop, click HERE. (Registration is not yet open)
Registration fee for the Saturday morning workshop is $25.
These events are sponsored by The Lay School of Ministry of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin, ELCA; Our Saviour’s Chippewa Falls; Immanuel, Eau Claire; Our Savior’s Menomonie; Spirit, Eau Claire St. John’s, Eau Claire; Trinity, Eau Claire.
Recommendations
Places to eat over the weekend:
- Chippewa Family Restaurant
- Sid Harvey’s
- The Rally House
- Cancun
- Casa Mexicana
- Royal Buffet
- Magli Thai
- River Inn Bar - well known for their chicken wings
- Eggbreak Cafe (old Heckles)
Accommodations for those staying for the weekend:
- AmericInn
- Country Inn and Suites
- Hampton Inn & Suites
- Glen Loch (may need more than one night stay)
- Cobblestone
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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! -
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.