Presbyterian Mission Agency worship and music conference Archives

Presbyterian Association of Musicians conference opens with the theme ‘Lead Us Homeward’

Posted June 19th, 2024

The annual Worship & Music Conference of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians kicked off two weeks of offerings in Montreat, North Carolina, on Sunday with evening worship, followed by a full schedule of classes in choral and congregational music, lessons in specific instruments, hymn-writing, liturgy and preaching.

Presbyterian Association of Musicians receives a $360k gift

Posted August 30th, 2022

The Presbyterian Association of Musicians has received more than $360,000 from the estate of Dana Mitchell. Mitchell was the Worship and Music Conference Administrator for 28 years.

Called to advocate for healing

Posted July 2nd, 2022

During closing worship Friday at the Presbyterian Association of Musicians’ Worship and Music Conference, the Rev. Aisha Brooks-Johnson encouraged those present, in person and online, to become advocates for healing.

Having fun with the Bible

Posted July 1st, 2022

“What was Mary’s favorite nickname for baby Jesus, or Jesus as a toddler?” asked the Rev. Dr. Justin Reed. This was the opening question at Thursday’s Adult Bible Study at the Presbyterian Association of Musicians’ Music and Worship Conference.

Reading Scripture expansively

Posted June 29th, 2022

On Tuesday in the Adult Bible Study at the Presbyterian Association of Musicians’ Music and Worship Conference, before looking at a key verse at the beginning of the Bible, the Rev. Dr. Justin Reed spent a few moments reflecting on Matthew 25.

Breathing, singing and listening to God ‘calling for us’

Posted June 28th, 2022

Singing begins with breath. With those words, the Rev. Dr. David Gambrell began his Routley lectures for the week.

A Worship and Music Conference with plenty of both on display

Posted June 27th, 2022

When one of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s most formidable preachers stands before an auditorium full of the denomination’s most gifted musicians, you’d expect beautiful worship that uplifts and edifies.

Worship and Music Conference content now available online

Posted September 1st, 2021

This summer’s Presbyterian Association of Musicians annual conference at Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, North Carolina, was held in person and online. But if you missed it — or simply want to share your experience with others — another option is available.

With help from its youngest attendees, PAM conference ends on a high note

Posted July 2nd, 2021

Since Friday’s closing worship at the Presbyterian Association of Musicians’ Worship and Music Conference focused on communion, dozens of loaves of bread from all over the world were spread on the communion table before worshipers. For this service, children were also front and center — right where Jesus wants them to be, according to Mark 10:13-16, one of the texts selected by the conference preacher, the Rev. CeCe Armstrong of St. James Presbyterian Church in Charleston, S.C.

Servants’ Entrance

Posted July 1st, 2021

For a minister of music who’s also a choral music and conducting professor, Tom Trenney is a born storyteller.