JULY 10 - 13, 2024
Old Greenwich, Connecticut
The national biennial gathering of the United Church of Christ Musicians Association (UCCMA), will take place July 10-13, 2024 at the First Congregational Church of Greenwich, Connecticut. Designed for church musicians, choral and handbell choir members and worship leaders, the three-day event includes workshops, plenary sessions, worship services, evening entertainment and networking opportunities. The stellar roster of presenters includes:
Tom Shelton, associate professor in choral activities at Westminster Choir College
Nathanial Gumbs, concert organist and director of chapel music at Yale
Ellen Dickinson, director of bell programs at Yale
Braxton Shelley, associate professor of music, sacred music and divinity at Yale
Janet Yieh, concert organist and specialist in women composers
The conference’s theme, “A place at the table,” inspired the planning for the entire conference experience. Our goal is to send participants home reenergized with lots of new resources and ideas to use in their local congregations.
This conference is open to all. Early Bird registration discount is available through April 15th. Scholarship help is available for first-time UCCMA conference attendees who wouldn’t be able to attend without some financial assistance.
From the UCC Musicians Association:
Your Conference Committee has been hard at work since June to create a meaningful and enlightening experience for our first in-person gathering since 2019, and the members of First Church are gaining momentum as they prepare to host folks from around the world.
“A Place at the Table” is the official theme, and all events in the conference have been crafted with that theme at the forefront of our minds. From our amazing clinicians and interest session leaders to the social and community engagement, we’re confident that you will return home with a number of exciting ideas to share with your local congregation.
Please consider making “A Place at the Table” National Conference a priority in your personal growth plans for 2024. And why not extend the time in the New York City area by coming early or staying late and combining the conference with vacation time? With a little research, you’d be surprised at how you can spend time in NYC on fewer dollars than you’d think! There are a zillion things to do in the Big Apple that are completely free – window-shopping, Central Park, touring some beautiful places of worship, exploring historic neighborhoods like Chinatown, Little Italy, Battery Park, and the 9/11 Memorial. And at $3 per ride, the NYC Subway system is the best way to get around the city and avoiding traffic jams!
You’re in for a magical time and we hope to see you in July!!
First Congregational Church of Greenwich
108 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich, CT 06870
203-637-1791 | www.fccog.org
The church is completely accessible and offers plenty of parking.
The building is air-conditioned.