United Church of Christ Musicians Association, Inc.

06/21/2026

Today, we give thanks for all the people in our lives who have been like fathers to us, nurturing us and helping us to grow.

06/19/2026

On Juneteenth, this hauntingly powerful song is a reminder of the struggle. These lyrics ring true as we sing the beloved songs created by enslaved people.

"But then you came and took my song, took my song, took my song
But then you came and took my song, playing it for your own"

How can we repay this debt?

Learn about the Royalties for Spirituals project on the UCCMA website (https://uccma.wildapricot.org/Royalties-for-Spirituals).

Rhiannon Giddens' "Build a House" with Yo-Yo Ma and Francesco Turri...

06/18/2026

Celebrate Pride

"(We Will) Be the Church" by Scott Siciliano, one of the winners of the 2019 UCCMA hymn-writing competition - https://youtu.be/_28OrQLEI8I?si=dUNLYQ7uUUiCOU30

Sheet music - https://www.scottsiciliano.com/sheetmusic

"Be the Church"Music and Lyrics by Scott SicilianoCopyright 2018 ...

06/17/2026

Countdown to Summer Conference - 21 Days

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Dr. Hilary Apfelstadt, choral specialist formerly of the University of Toronto
Colin Richardson, concert organist from The Ohio State University
Jarod Ogier, handbell specialist
Dr. Raymond Wise and the Raise Choir
Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, keynote speaker, Minister for Worship and Theology of the United Church of Christ

More details and registration information are available at
https://uccma.wildapricot.org/Conference-2026.

06/17/2026

New workshop added to our summer conference!

Music She Wrote with Dr. Yu Qian
Thursday at 5:00 pm

We will discuss lesser-known organ repertoire written by female composers that can be used to enhance your worship experiences.

More details and registration information are available at
https://uccma.wildapricot.org/Conference-2026.

06/16/2026

Celebrate Pride Month

"For Everyone Born" revised to be even more inclusive - https://binarybreakingworship.com/2021/06/24/for-everyone-born-revised/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2pppTBVYgmxwXe9-5HKRQSTDM9WnS1Q_7viekf5cGK3sTAYnqX1SjOXcg_aem_Yeiz7JuCzJ7kSllr2duoVg

06/15/2026

Celebrate Pride Month - Song ideas

https://lectionarysong.blogspot.com/2016/06/songs-and-music-to-lament-mass-murder.html

06/13/2026

Did you miss this informative and practical Saturday Sharing? You can watch the video recording on our Youtube channel. Look for new Saturday Sharing conversations in the fall.

Improving Congregational Singing: Best PracticesGuest: Brian Hehn, Director of SING! The Center for Congregational Song, an outreach of The Hymn SocietyHost:...

06/13/2026

Celebrate Pride Month

Check out the optional piano part for “We Walk in Love.”