Lumara’s mission is to create a community of compassion and support for individuals and families who are living with serious illness, grief and loss. Our Community choir is just one way in which we work towards this goal with our participants.

Some of us are healing from the loss of a loved one and singing in community has become a profound source of joy and support in a very difficult time. Some of us are facing ongoing life changes, challenges and stressors (coping with an illness or chronic health issues, caring for a loved one with an illness, and/or coping with PTSD, anxiety, depression) and singing helps us deal better with the stress that change brings. Hospice volunteers, health care professionals and others who wish to stand in solidarity and support with those who grieve or those who face health challenges are also in attendance. The choir strives to create a deeply safe space for people from all walks of life to come together and share in the joy of singing.