One of my favorite dance songs is Rihanna’s “Please Don’t Stop the Music.” During the COVID pandemic, the music at UUCG almost stopped completely for a while. We had to use Zoom to talk to and see one another. Anyone familiar with Zoom who has tried to sing in a group chat knows how well that works (not)!
Just as much as I missed singing in choir, I missed playing my violin at Music Nights. Once we had COVID vaccines available and we gradually came back together in our church building,
we had someone who started visiting regularly named Ian. He mentioned at one point that he saw something on the website about music nights, but we didn’t have an active group at the time. I answered his inquiry that we used to get together before the pandemic, but had not restarted the group at that time. So we agreed upon a time, date and space to gather. That’s how the Sweet MUUsic band got its start. We are growing, with different types of instruments and skill levels. Everyone is welcome to join us, either with an instrument you play, or if you just want to come listen. Let me not forget the choir! We encourage anyone with any level of voice (soprano, alto, tenor or bass). If you are unsure where your voice fits in, we can help you figure that out!
For me, building belonging has been about sharing beautiful music with fellow musicians who share my values. And it’s a lot of fun! Fellowship with music feeds my soul. What types of creative fellowship feed your soul?
~Jen Garrison
Great reflection Jen! There are so many ways we build community here at UUCG!
This is awesome, Jen! What a wonderful plug for our music ministries! I’m so grateful for both the choir and Sweet MUUsic and all the people who make them happen!