Fellowship of American Baptist Musicians
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Fellowship of American Baptist Musicians
Enriching Your Spiritual Life Through Music and Worship
Late fees go into effect on June 15th at midnight. Be sure to register on line or mail in your registration soon. All mailed registrations must be postmarked by June 15th to avoid a late fee.
Your FABM officers have unanimously decided to move forward with an in-person Conference for Church Musicians, to be held at Green Lake Conference Center, WI, July 18-24, 2021. Projections of declining COVID-19 infection rates, and of present and coming availability of vaccinations, along with implementation of now-standard safety measures, brought us to prayerfully conclude that we can safely meet together.
Your FABM officers have unanimously decided to move forward with an in-person Conference for Church Musicians, to be held at Green Lake Conference Center, WI, July 18-24, 2021. Projections of declining COVID-19 infection rates, and of present and coming availability of vaccinations, along with implementation of now-standard safety measures, brought us to prayerfully conclude that we can safely meet together.
Please know that your safety and the safety of your family at the conference is of paramount importance to FABM. We will be adopting all COVID-19 protective measures that any government entity and the Conference Center require and any that we decide are necessary to insure your health and your peace of mind as best we can. We will make that decision as soon as possible based on the best scientific forecasts and counsel we can find and will keep you apprised.
With COVID-19 protocols in place, of course, this year's conference won't look entirely like it has in the past. For example, the conference center currently requires masks for everyone while indoors. Other adaptations may include:
- limiting the duration of each gathering, which will affect the schedule
- limiting the number of participants in workshops to ensure distancing
- spreading out in Pillsbury and all other locations, even/especially in rehearsals
- maximizing use of outdoor spaces as weather permits
- signing up for meal times to limit dining-room capacity
- requesting evidence of vaccination--or a negative COVID-19 test result in the past 72 hours--at registration
Adjustments will be made as we get closer to July, to reflect easing or tightening of necessary restrictions on gatherings. At this point various conference models are being developed by the FABM officers to be ready for whatever we can reasonably foresee.
Should you come? Pray about it. Consider your health and that of your nearby loved ones. Pay attention to developments in vaccines and distribution, infection rates, and herd immunity. Recall what Green Lake has meant to you in the past, and its impact on your music ministry and your church. Be smart about it, but not fearful. Some will and should choose not to come; we will miss them, and ask God's protection and blessing for them. That is true in any given year, COVID or no COVID. Nevertheless, we hope to see you at Green Lake. The conference will be richer for your presence and participation.
What about online? FABM officers are working to develop the capacity to livestream morning worship and evening events.
Conference Dates:
July 18-24, 2021
July 17-23, 2022
July 16-22, 2023
July 14-20, 2024
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