by Rev. Dr. Paul Westermeyer The Church is a gathering of people in song at a weekly worship service on the Lord’s Day, around Word, Font, and Table. We gather […]
Giving Day on Track to Support Church Music Institute Work
On September 17, 2020, Giving Day kicked off a fall of record generosity to support increasing opportunities from CMI donors to assist congregations who must navigate this unusual season of […]
The Influence of Vatican II on the Music of One Church
By Jeanne Dold St. Cecilia is a small, Catholic, urban parish of about 300 families, reminiscent of a small country church. The building itself is over 100 years old. It […]
Congregational Members Respond to Online Worship
In preparation for the 2020 annual Summer Workshop, CMI solicited information from congregation members about their experiences with online worship. Their responses informed programming for the summer and fall at […]
Welcome, New Board Members!
A special message from Board President, Annell Williams: I am very excited about the mission of CMI and happy to announce the addition of our two newest Board members! Dr. […]
Goodness, Revisited
by Dr. Charlotte Kroeker In one of the first churches I served as musician were two sisters described by the pastor as “without guile.” They were retired from professional positions […]