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, February 09, 2026 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.Register for the Zoom link here!
This Zoom link is good for all sessions in this season. -
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM through March 17, 2026
Zoom
Lent will be here soon and six weeks later, Holy Week and Easter.
Maybe you attended our Lenten webinar in January and maybe you're just getting plans together for this holy season.
No matter your level of preparation, join experienced Music that Makes Community facilitators for an informal space to sing, share ideas in progress, problem solve, or practice leading something within a supportive context.
Dates (Times TBA)
- Lent focus: Tuesday, February 10
- Holy Week + Easter: Thursday, March 12 + Tuesday, March 17Register HERE and join us as long as you're able. If you have questions or scenarios you’d like us to ponder in advance, kindly include details in the Questions + Comments portion of the form.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 06:00 PM
Bethany United Church of Christ 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! -
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
MMC facilitators Zachary Stevens-Walter and Nancy Willbanks will be offering a 2-hour Music that Makes Community workshop during the American Baptist Home Mission Society's (ABHMS) Nurturing Children Initiative cohort gathering on February 14 in Philadelphia, PA.
If you'd like to invite MMC's transformative practices to your community, please review our Host an Event page and then reach out to [email protected] with your seed idea!
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Monday, February 16, 2026 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.Register for the Zoom link here!
This Zoom link is good for all sessions in this season. -
Monday, February 23, 2026 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.Register for the Zoom link here!
This Zoom link is good for all sessions in this season. -
Monday, March 02, 2026 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.Register for the Zoom link here!
This Zoom link is good for all sessions in this season. -
Saturday, March 07, 2026 at 09:30 AM
TBA in Los Angeles, CA
Music that Makes Community is excited to announce a One-Day workshop in the Los Angeles area, California. Experienced MMC facilitators Charlotte Moroz, Executive Director Conie Borchardt and others 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!
Join us for a renewing day of building community through singing, learning, and fellowship. During our time together we’ll:
- Explore a practice of paperless (oral tradition) singing leadership grounded in a spirit of welcome and generosity;
- 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. Choir directors, clergy, cantors, lay leaders, and all who love to sing are warmly welcomed.
Registration coming soon!
Related Events
In addition to the workshop on Saturday, Music that Makes Community facilitators will be in residence over the weekend.
- On Friday night, March 6, there will be an Community SING open to the all. Location: TBA. A suggested donation of $5-20 per person will go towards sustaining Music that Makes Community. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
- On Sunday morning, March 8, Music that Makes Community staff will offer musical leadership in worship at a local church (TBA) and then facilitate a forum after worship for folks to reflect on their experience.
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Monday, March 09, 2026 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.Register for the Zoom link here!
This Zoom link is good for all sessions in this season. -
Monday, March 16, 2026 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.Register for the Zoom link here!
This Zoom link is good for all sessions in this season.