September 2021
Giving Season 2021
Be a Part of Giving Season! Giving opportunities available through December 31. Because of you... We can move forward in faith, upheld by the Scriptures and texts set to music that sustain us for our journey. Because of you... It can continue! ---- Will you help? Click here to donate on the CMI website. Click here to view other ways to donate.
Find out more »October 2021
Sounding the Depths Again: Refreshing our memories of texts and performance practices.
Just now, Dr. Saliers asks us to reflect on the substantive words and music-making of our faith to help us focus our priorities. How can we approach the future with new wisdom and purpose? During this one hour Zoom session on Saturday morning, Dr. Saliers, with his scholarly breadth and creative insights, will suggest ways to engage the current environment by building on timeless truths. This event is meant for everyone interested in the texts and music of the church, laypersons, clergy,…
Find out more »Upcoming Planning Event – Advent
October 9th - Advent Planning with Abundance! Join Drs. Horisberger and Kroeker for a deep dive into the bottomless resources of the CMI online databases for ideas for your Advent programming. Built to accommodate any congregation, the databases are a wealth of information to use and augment existing resources to enrich these special seasons. Then, if needed, schedule an individual appointment after the Zoom session to probe additional questions for making Year C, 2021, a season of new beginnings. …
Find out more »Upcoming Planning Event – Christmas
October 16th - Christmas Planning with Abundance! Join Drs. Horisberger and Kroeker for a deep dive into the bottomless resources of the CMI online databases for ideas for your Christmas programming. Built to accommodate any congregation, the databases are a wealth of information to use and augment existing resources to enrich these special seasons. Then, if needed, schedule an individual appointment after the Zoom session to probe additional questions for making Year C, 2021, a season of new beginnings. …
Find out more »January 2022
Best Ideas for Organists
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FROM PRACTITIONERS; Discussion Facilitated by Dr. Michael Bedford (President, American Guild of Organists) Explore the creativity of church musicians across the country, while sharing your own innovative ideas for coping with these unusual times! Contribute your “best ideas” on music in worship for organists in one or more of the categories below as “payment” for your registration. Then, tune in on Saturday, January 8th for an interactive session with your colleagues who have found creative ways to safely…
Find out more »Best Ideas for Choral Musicians
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FROM PRACTITIONERS; Discussion Facilitated by Dr. Timothy Sharp Come explore the creativity of church musicians across the country, while sharing your own innovative ideas during these unusual times! Contribute your “best ideas” for choral music in worship in one or more of the categories below as “payment” for your registration. Then, tune in on Saturday, January 15th for an interactive session with your colleagues who have found creative ways to safely bring music to their congregations. Prizes will…
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