2 022 Read e rs’ Issue


What experience have you had that still lingers in your heart and continues to liſt you up?


Looking out at the congregation as we sang Dan Forrest’s “Festival First Nowell” on Christmas Eve and hearing voices fill the room.


Douglas Grogan First UMC


Colorado Springs, CO “


The deep relationship I developed with the other worship leaders on the staff as we worked and planned together in a more intensive manner.


Douglas Grove-DeJarnett Munsey Memorial UMC Johnson City, TN


The day I was allowed back in the church and sat down at the organ for the first time in months … so emotional for me to hear the music from that grand instrument once again!


Ellen Paige First UMC, Howell, MI


Baptism of youth from confirmation class outdoors in the lake in May.


Carol A. Mariano


Mercer Island UMC Mercer Island, GA


Hearing the choir in the choir loft for the first time in a year and a half.


Janice Hinnant


Earle Street Baptist Church Greenville, SC


What story of this pandemic season will you savor and cherish over and over?


The resilience of individuals and the way we all found new ways to do things and support each other. Through our recordings, we were even able to be part of the funeral service for one of our own choir members, when we were not allowed to be live. It meant so much to that woman’s family to have the choir as part of her funeral, even virtually.


Lauri Nair Shenendehowa UMC, Clifton Park, NY


The help from other church musicians and their willingness to share ideas. To know we are not alone.


Diane Combs First Presbyterian Church, Waynesville, NC


Despite all the drawbacks of the pandemic, our Christmas cantata was the best we’ve ever done.


Elvin Nicely Highland UMC, North Chesterfield, VA


Not so much a story as the feeling of creating something new and ultimately God-honoring in virtual choirs.


Michael Dougherty Hyde Park UMC, Tampa, FL


Finding a connection with people not just across the nation, but around the world because we were “forced” to go virtual in worship.


Carla Hale Stroud UMC, Stroud, OK


My ability to learn new technology when I have to. It’s not easy but I’ve done it.


Lauri Nair


Shenendehowa UMC Clifton Park, NY


Carol A. Mariano


Mercer Island UMC Mercer Island, GA


Ability to continue to find ways to grow personally when normal channels are blocked.


The resources available and the talent of the people in this congregation.


Douglas Grove-DeJarnett Munsey Memorial UMC Johnson City, TN


Adaptability in changing times.


Shawn Gingrich First UMC Hershey, PA


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