The SPIRE – February 2017

In the last full week of January Smith College hosted two prominent broadcast journalists, Rachel Maddow and Ana Navarro, and asked them to reflect on the recent election. They spoke on different days and, although each had her own perspective, I was struck by something they share.

United in Faith, Standing in Solidarity with our Neighbors

Last month I, along with an estimated 400 other people, attended an interfaith event – United in Faith, Standing in Solidarity with our Neighbors – at the Islamic Center of Western MA (ISWM). The event was planned as a result of the anti-semitic, anti-racial, and Islamophobic rhetoric, graffiti and incidents that had been taking place since the election.

choral music planning

Planning Choral Music

Planning and selecting music for a church choral program is a complex and time-consuming process. There are many factors that must be considered. How Far in Advance? Some church choir […]