November 1 is celebrated as All Saints Day in many parts of the church. Many of us take time to remember saints who have shaped us, beginning with members of our families – parents, grandparents, a favorite aunt or uncle. Some will remember a teacher who was important in shaping our love of learning or choosing a career. Pastors might remember a Sunday school teacher or parish pastor who helped them discover their call to ordained ministry. Athletes will remember coaches, and we musicians will remember music teachers, organists, and choir directors. All of us have been mentored and loved, which helped form us into the people we are.

Of course, not all saints we might remember are dead; many are still alive, still mentoring, still loving, still forming us into who we wish to be. Perhaps you might remember people who are part of our beloved Association. What ALCM members have been “saints” for you?

One tangible way to remember a saint in your life, especially a saint who is or was part of our ALCM community, is by making a gift to ALCM in their honor or memory. This is a way to both remember someone and to spread their “saintliness” to others. You can make a gift at https://alcm.org/make-a-donation/.

Rejoice in God’s saints!

Michael Krentz

Secretary/Treasurer

If there are others who should be named in future remembrances, please send an email to office@alcm.org.

Take advantage of our "additional person, same address" opportunity when registering for the Philadelphia ALCM conference! Pastors and music directors can strengthen their working relationship by attending the conference together. Perhaps a spouse or other family member would like to come with you. Or there may even be interested members of your choir, band, or worship committee who would enjoy the ALCM experience. The offer applies to any number of people, so gather a group to come to Philadelphia next summer! Just one person at your address needs to register at the regular rate-- currently the early, early bird rate of just $395-- and anyone else who comes with you simply needs to provide the same address (whether home or church) to get the "additional person" rate. It's an amazing deal! See you in Philadelphia!

“Early, Early Bird” conference registration discounts available through January 15, 2023.

We are beginning to look for candidates for upcoming board of director positions in 2023, including President-Elect. If you have thoughts on good candidates you believe should be considered for these important positions—or if you yourself are interested in serving on the board—please provide those names to past president Kevin Barger, who is chairing the nominating committee. Send your suggestions to Kevin at kbarger@epiphanyelca.org. Nominations should be received by November 15.

Hearts • Hands • Voices are local half- or full-day skills-based workshops organized and hosted by ALCM members. These events provide opportunities to learn new skills, share best practices, build relationships and support systems among musicians in your area, and introduce others to the ALCM community.

If you are interested in hosting one of these events in 2023 or would like more information, contact Adam Lefever Hughes at education@alcm.org. Check out the HHV events already scheduled for 2023!

Gmail users, if you access your email directly from the Google website, you may encounter a display issue with the monthly e-newsletter. Because of the file size, last month's e-newsletter was truncated and only partially displayed (see graphic below). Although the October calendar listed eight different events, none of them displayed. At the very bottom left side appears the note: "[Message clipped] View entire message." All ALCM emails sent through Constant Contact contain our ALCM-specific footer. If you are viewing the newsletter and see a funky display without the footer, check for that link on the bottom left side. Click the "View entire message" link to see the entire email.

Webinars in 2022 were offered in three separate series: spring, summer, and fall. Through January 10, 2023, you may purchase any or all of the three series at the original reduced prices. Beginning January 11, 2023 webinars will only be available individually at the regular per webinar price of $25 for members and $39 for non-members. Order now to beat the price change!

See what else the conference offered that is now available for you!

Register now to access all of the recorded sessions and handouts--including concerts and worship services!

Do you have a story of "bumps along the way" in music ministry? We can relate to, laugh with, and take courage from people who know "the view from below" - stories of leaders who fail but grow stronger can teach, cheer, encourage, and unite us. If you have a winsome fiasco story or a more sober story of wisdom learned from experience with the worst and best of anything in church music and worship ministry, contact intempo@alcm.org for writer guidelines and future inclusion in In Tempo, ALCM’s practical resources magazine.  

Friday, November 25 - 6:00 pm Eastern

Recognizing that virtual community IS real community, you are warmly invited to join "Fourth Friday Happy Hour with ALCM" on Zoom every fourth Friday. Moderated by President Nancy Raabe and Executive Director Jim Rindelaub, discussion will be oriented around a general theme each month, but the larger purpose is to encourage conversation, sharing, and community. Bring whatever thoughts, comments, or concerns are on your mind, and of course a libation of your choice. Click on this recurring link to join each month.

Weekly Compline 

Participate with ALCM members in the contemplative sung service of Night Prayer posted each Monday evening at 8:30 Eastern on ALCM's Facebook page. Worship time just for you, led by President Nancy Raabe.

The primary way prospective students learn about LSM is through encouragement from someone like you. Whether you are a church musician, pastor, teacher, relative, or friend, your connection in telling the young people in your life about LSM is what sustains the future and carries forward life-changing impact to each new student. Now is the time to invest in students and nominate them for LSM 2023.

Kyries (prayer concerns) and Glorias (thanksgivings) are posted in the members area and on this page on the ALCM website. Kyries and Glorias for the following people have been recently posted:

Cape Coral – John Renfroe

Fort Myers – Richard D. Jaeggi, Joyce Reitz, and Jacob Roggow

Naples – Joyce Finlay

Sanibel – Mark & Kathy Helge

ALCM members are invited to submit Kyries and Glorias following the link in the members area of the website. Non-members may contact the ALCM office at office@alcm.org with information for posting.

To be added, please email information to: office@alcm.org