Singing for Social Justice Workshop Posted on January 25, 2017July 19, 2023 From Chorister Marty: The workshop will be held at the Arlington Unitarian Church, 4444 Arlington Blvd. Singing for Social Justice Workshop at UUCA with Mimi Bornstein Saturday, January 28 2pm – 3:30pm ALL ARE WELCOME! No singing/choral experience necessary $20 suggested contribution (not mandatory) Changing the World Through Music With a mission to sing as a community for the community, Midcoast Community Chorus (MCC) grew from a small UU church’s music outreach program into a 140 voice non -auditioned multi-generational community chorus. With the belief that “When we sing we change who we are, when we change who we are we change the world” MCC performs annual benefit concerts that raise awareness and funds for local non-profit organizations addressing social injustices and community needs. Performing to consistently sold-out audiences, MCC has donated over $75,000 to these worthy organizations since its founding in 2008. Using this story as a springboard and learning songs justice peace, hope and transformation, we will explore ways that music offers powerful pathways for creating community and working with social justice issues in our churches and local communities. All who attend this workshop will be invited to sing the songs we learn in the Sunday morning worship service at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington. About Mimi Bornstein Mimi Bornstein is a professional choral director, song leader, pianist, singer, composer, workshop and worship leader whose work embraces the powerful journeys we take when we sing in community. Mimi has led worship and presented workshops at numerous UU churches and gatherings including General Assembly (GA), has served as GA Choir Director, as well as Director of Music for Sunday morning worship at GA. An active member of the Unitarian Universalist Musician’s Network (UUMN), Mimi has served on their Board of Directors, and helped design, launch and was an instructor for their professional credentialing program. Currently, Mimi serves as a Good Officer and Director of Conferences for UUMN.