Inclusive Liturgy: Why and How

Inclusive Liturgy: Why and How

with Dr. Amanda Udis-Kessler

In keeping with the UCC's dedication to extravagant welcome of all people, the UCCMA is committed to programming worship music (and supporting liturgy) that is inclusive of all people. How we use language in our worship music and liturgy matters in welcoming all people and communicating our understanding that God loves all people and seeks the well-being of everyone regardless of their identities. In this session, sociologist and hymnwriter Amanda Udis-Kessler will draw on trainings she has previously offered to UCCMA and UCC congregations to consider why inclusive language is so important and how we might center it in our music programming.

Dr. Amanda Udis-Kessler is a sociologist, antiracism trainer, church musician, and sacred music composer/hymnwriter who serves as Director of DEI and Member Education on the UCCMA Board. She offers inclusive liturgy training to churches through her website https://equippingthepropheticchurch.com. Her book Cultural Processes of Inequality: A Sociological Perspective was published by Anthem Press in 2024. Find Amanda's free-use music and a description of her philosophy of sacred music inclusiveness at https://queersacredmusic.com. 

This is a free, one-hour conversation on ZOOM. All are welcome. Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT

Please register for the event to receive the Zoom link.

Can't attend? Register anyway and we'll send you a link to the recording.