2020 ANNUAL REPORT
supported and well-served, their ministry in the Church ensures excellent, vibrant, faith-filled musical leadership in parishes across the country and beyond!
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During this challenging year for the Church and the world, NPM has worked to assist members in any way possible. NPM members whose financial situation was impacted by the difficulties of the pandemic had their dues “paused” for a few months, and NPM leadership organized a new Membership Support Fund where other members and friends can support the dues of a fellow musician in need. We dramatically increased the number of virtual events and resources available to all, continuing to serve the Church at prayer. NPM and all of its members have come together to continue the work of ministry, and we are all looking forward to a strong and song-filled future.
In realizing the vision of NPM 2.0, we moved away from the complicated membership structure of the past to three simple tiers of membership. Te dues and benefit levels of these three tiers are designed to better meet the needs (and budgets!) of anyone involved in pastoral music—from the full-time professional musician to the parish choir member and everyone in-between. If you haven’t explored the “members-only” section of our newly updated website, you should definitely check out the many resources available to you.
PM, first and foremost, is a membership association: serving our members is always the top priority. When our members are
NPM continues to explore new ways to serve all those who are leaders in the field of pastoral music. It is central to our mission that leaders in music ministry are well-formed in musical, liturgical, and pastoral skills to serve the Church.
NPM is a national network of local chapters; it is in their local diocesan chapters that our members find daily support, networking, formation, and friendship. Every member of NPM now belongs to a chapter in their diocese; if their diocese does not yet have its own chapter, or is still in the process of starting one, they can choose to join a nearby chapter. In NPM’s new structure, a percentage of NPM membership dues are rebated to local chapters to support local efforts in mission and ministry. Te National staff and Membership Forum leaders are eager to assist chapter leaders in making sure that our local NPM chapters continue to thrive.
We are excited about growing our membership in the coming years. If there’s no chapter in your diocese right now, would you consider helping to start one? Perhaps you have members in your choir or ensemble, or a member of the clergy in your parish whom you could invite to NPM membership? It’s never been easier to become an NPM member, and the benefits of membership continue to expand.
You are NPM. NPM is YOU!
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