This year NPM recognizes one exemplary NPM chapter as Chapter of the Year. The Membership Forum accepts nominations and determines which chapter will receive this recognition. Anyone associated with the ministry of pastoral music...
The National Association of Pastoral Musicians entered into a partnership with the Church Music Institute to provide discounted CMI membership rates for NPM members. NPM members can have access to all Church Music Institute...
NPM is pleased to share its 2025 Annual Report with its members. The 2025 Annual Report is also available in the April edition of Pastoral Music Magazine. Questions about the Annual Report can be sent...
National Association of Pastoral MusiciansMarch 1, 2026 Press Release: National Association of Pastoral Musicians Celebrates 50 Years of Serving the Church Through Sacred Music The National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) celebrates its 50th...
Date/Time: May 18, 2026 8:00-9:30 pm ET/5:00-6:30 pm PT Cost: NPM Members: Included in membership Non-members: $20 Introductory Rites can assist the faithful to transition from outside to inside, from distraction to presence. It has...
Date/Time: March 10, 2026 2:00-3:00 pm ET/11:00-12:00 pm PT; April 20, 2026 12:00-1:00 pm ET/9:00-10:00 am PT This opportunity is free and exclusive to active NPM members. Grab your favorite mug and join NPM...
Of all the chants in the Roman Missal, perhaps the most beautiful, poignant, and memorable is the Easter Proclamation, or Exsultet. NPM offers numerous webinar recordings and Ministry Monday podcast episodes to help clergy, religious, and elected laypersons...
Women’s History Month: Honoring Women in the Church Today During the month of March we celebrate the women that shape us and love us into being. Those who fight against the injustices of our...
Date/Time: April 27, 2026 8:00-9:30 pm ET/5:00-6:30 pm PT Cost: NPM Members: Included in membership Non-members: $20 Tired of carrying around all of the hymns and music books? Time to transition to the iPad...
Date/Time: March 2 and 9, 2026 8:00-9:30 pm ET/5:00-6:30 pm PT Cost: NPM Members: Included in membership Non-members: $20 Since 1975, when the first wave of post-war refugees fled to the United States, Vietnamese...
The 2026 Convention brochure is now live! Click here to view the PDF.
