Engagements
AUUMM Annual Conference 2025
The Association for Unitarian Universalist Music Ministries (AUUMM) annual conference is a yearly gathering for Unitarian Universalist (UU) musicians and music enthusiasts. It aims to support and enhance UU music ministry through providing education, networking, and opportunities for professional and spiritual growth.
Worship Service- “Try My Jesus”
The Association for Unitarian Universalist Music Ministries (AUUMM) annual conference is a yearly gathering for Unitarian Universalist (UU) musicians and music enthusiasts. It aims to support and enhance UU music ministry through providing education, networking, and opportunities for professional and spiritual growth. Watch the service: HERE
UUA General Assembly Choir Director
Embrace the electrifying spirit of the year's largest UU gathering, where we come together in unity for an awe-inspiring Sunday worship celebration like no other! It's a vibrant, communal worship experience that promises to uplift your soul and ignite your passion. Rev. Verdis LeVar Robinson serves as the GA Choir Director of over 90 voices. Watch the Service: HERE
DRUUMM Village at UUA General Assembly
DRUUMM Village is a multiplatform event concurrent with the UUA General Assembly. The Village is where members of DRUUMM can have the opportunity to grow in community and in faith, as we will be holding space for you. Whether you have registered for the main UUA General Assembly or not, DRUUMM Village programming is open to all People of Color in Unitarian Universalism and BIPOC friends of DRUUMM. Our events are held in-person, with some also held virtually via zoom, and are a mix of open to the public and BIPOC-only spaces. Rev. Verdis is finishing up his term as the GA Coordinator for DRUUMM.
MCGC Juneteenth Concert
These days, it isn't easy to feel the love that is all around us. Join us as we surrender to the power of love through African American gospel music and make joyful noise together. This concert promises to be inspiring, uplifting, and empowering as we celebrate Juneteenth through the power of gospel music, exactly what we need right now. We will be singing some of our favorite gospel tunes as well as debuting a few and will be joined by Shidaa Projects! You are all welcome to feel the spirit and be blessed! Tickets are available online through the link or at the door. Watch the Concert: HERE
Spring Acapella Choir Concert- Old Meeting House
Join the Acapella Choir of the Montpelier Community Gospel Choir as we present gospel songs to inspire, empower, and encourage us during these times at the Old Meeting House! We will be singing some of our favorite uplifting gospel songs, and you are welcome to sing along. “Let your light shine round the world!” Watch the Concert: HERE
Justice Vespers- "Hold On"
With Rev. Verdis LeVar Robinson and Meghan Garvey, service leaders
In these turbulent times, how we hold on to hope and to what matters more than ever. Join us on Saturday, May 24th at 6 PM for a special Justice Vespers service, where we will explore what it means to hold on to one another, our community, and our shared commitment to justice. Join us for songs, prayers, and sharing to inspire and empower.
Worship Service- “Music Sunday”
“To Live Rejoicing”- Annual Music Sunday with First Unitarian’s JUUbilee Singers, Ukulele Orchestra, Music Directors and Combined Choirs of First Unitarian and First Universalist Church of Rochester. Watch the Service: HERE
Worship Service- "Thoughts and Prayers"
"Thoughts and Prayers"- The notion of "thoughts and prayers" in response to sadness, grief, and tragedy has been criticized as not being enough. Spiritually in community, what power or value can thoughts and prayers have? How does our value of interdependence show up in "Thought and Prayers?" Watch the Service: HERE
MCGC Black History Month Concert
“Oh, clap your hands, all ye people! Shout to God with the voice of triumph!” Psalms 47:1
With Special Guest: Dr. Jolie Rocke, soprano
The Montpelier Community Gospel Choir presents our annual concert in honor of Black History Month: “Clap Your Hands.” This concert celebrates African American history through the gospel music of Kurt Carr, Percy Gray, Jr., and Edwin Hawkins, along with songs by Moses Hogan and traditional Spirituals. This year, we are joined by the gifted vocalist, Dr. Jolie Rocke of Houston, TX! Come ready to clap your hands with us in joy, hope, and inspiration! Watch the Concert: HERE
Worship Service- "Choose Love"
"Choose Love" (Black History Month): The long struggle for equity has led and can lead to grief and sorrow. How do we choose love in the midst of such pain? Watch the Service: HERE