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• Inclusive Liturgy: Why and How

  • When
    February 28, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM

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  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

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• UCCMA Conference 2026: The Inside Scoop

  • When
    March 28, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM

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  UCCMA Conference 2026: The Inside Scoop

  Learn about UCCMA's national conference coming up this summer, July 8-11, at this Saturday Sharing. UCCMA Board member Amanda Udis-Kessler will interview conference host Andy Blosser about the incredible speakers, performers, and clinicians who will be sharing their wisdom and gifts at the conference, how to get the early bird discount, our collaboration with the Association of Disciple Musicians (ADM) and more. Bring your questions for the Q & A.

  

  C. Andrew Blosser is the Director of Music at First Community Church in Columbus, Ohio. In this role he directs the Chancel Choir, co-directs the Marble Cliff Singers, supervises a staff of 25 music professionals, coordinates the music programming for worship services, as well as the Fridays at First and Cambridge Chamber Music concert series.

  A native of Belle Center, Ohio, Blosser has performed roles in opera and musical theatre, and presented master classes and recitals throughout the United States and Europe. He received a Bachelor of Music in vocal music education from the Conservatory of Music at Capital University, a Master of Music in voice performance and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The Ohio State University. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Teaching in voice Ohio State, where he is the voice area coordinator and teaches applied voice.

  This is a free, one-hour conversation on ZOOM. All are welcome. Saturday, March 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.

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• UCCMA Conference 2026: United in Spirit, Diverse in Sound

  • Start
    July 08, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    July 11, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    First Community Church, Columbus, Ohio
  • Registered
    9 registrants

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  Join us in person for workshops, worship services, concerts and networking with your colleagues. We will be hosted by the First Community Church of Columbus, Ohio, a Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ congregation. From Wednesday evening through the Saturday morning closing worship service, we provide a plethora of activities that will enhance your music skills and give you resources and ideas for new ways of expressing God's Spirit in these challenging times.

  For complete conference information go to Conference 2026.

  Registration and payment Information:

  Pricing includes all events plus continental breakfast, lunch and dinner. For cancellations, refunds are available until June 24, 2026 minus a $25 processing fee.

  To receive members' rates, UCCMA members must log in with the email address we have on file and your password. DOC/ADM members should register using the registration code supplied to you. If you do not have the code, contact Brad Burnham.

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  If you wish to pay by check, select the invoice option. It will be immediately emailed to you with instructions on how to pay.
  

  Questions? Write to Jim Boratko, Registrar, at registrar@uccma.org.

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