Logo for Upper Valley Singing Resistance featuring stylized text in orange with musical notes.

Minneapolis took to the streets during the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd with their Singing Resistance and it has spread like wildfire! Folks in the UV have created our OWN Singing Resistance! One does not need a singing voice, or experience to participate. This is more of a call and response from the heart.

To ease the practice, folks gather by “town pod” for practices, then all together for performances.

If you want to join, click or scan the QR code in the art below.

Scroll down for the Town Pod Schedule & SONGS!

A large group of people seated in a hall, engaged in a discussion or presentation, with some individuals standing and speaking.
100+ at the 1st meeting in Norwich!
Image promoting the Upper Valley Singing Resistance, encouraging people to raise their voice in joyful resistance. Includes a QR code for signing up and a website link for more information.

A lively group of women seated in a warmly lit room, with one woman energetically performing in front of them, holding a drum. The audience looks engaged and amused, with expressions of enjoyment.
Hannah and the Lebanon Pod at Lucky’s!
TOWN PODPod LiaisonLeader Best ContactDay of weekDatesSing TimeLocationAddress
WoodstockChristinapastorcmanero@gmail.comThursday1st6:30Bethany Mennonite Church169 VT-100A, Bridgewater Corners, VT
WoodstockChristinapastorcmanero@gmail.comThursday3rd6:30Woodstock North Chapel UU7 Church St, Woodstock, VT
WoodstockChristinapastorcmanero@gmail.comSaturdayTBD11:30Tribou Park Protest10 Central St, Woodstock, VT
NorwichKatmayerka@gmail.comWednesday1st & 3rd6:30Norwich Congregational Church15 Church St, Norwich, VT
NorwichHannahdeepwellsong@gmail.comMondayOn break for the summer!6:30Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the UV320 US-5, Norwich, VT
HartlandPaul & Meredithmeredithliben@gmail.com and singingresistance@hartlanduu.orgTuesdayEvery Week6:301st Universalist Society of Hartland8 Brownsville Rd, Hartland, VT
LebanonHannahDeepwellsong@gmail.com, lianne.moccia@gmail.comWednesday1st & 3rd6:30Lebanon Methodist Church18 School St, Lebanon, NH
HartfordKatkatamay@pm.meWednesday2nd & 4th6:30St.Paul’s749 Hartford Ave., White River Junction, VT
StraffordEmersonresonance.vermont@gmail.comTuesdayOn request6:30Barrett Memorial Hall248 RT 132, South Strafford, VT

A group of people standing on a stage at a rally, holding signs and wearing winter clothing. A banner for 'Indivisible NH Upper Valley' is displayed in the background.
Lebanon, NH No Kings 3 3/28/2026

Video by JAM! WRJ, VT 3/28/2026

A diverse crowd of protesters gathered outdoors, holding signs and banners advocating for various social and political causes. The scene is set in a grassy area with trees and a building in the background. Some individuals are wearing winter clothing, and there are speakers at the front of the crowd.
White River Jct., VT No Kings 3 2/28/2026
A group of demonstrators gathered at a monument, holding signs and chanting during a rally. One person prominently holds a sign that reads 'HOLD ON Holo on my dear ones here comes the dawn.' Various attendees are dressed in winter clothing, and the setting appears to be outdoors on a sunny day.
Woodstock, VT No Kings 3 3/28/2026
View from the stage at a rally, showing a large crowd of people holding signs in a park. The audience is wearing winter clothing, and some speakers are visible in the foreground, with a banner overhead.
Lebanon, NH No Kings 3 3/28/2026

SONG LINKS!

We Are Here – Sarina Partridge

We are here (echo)

With our voices (echo)

Our love for each other

will carry us through

*Variation: city, neighbors, courage, grief, families, children, hope, demands

We Keep Us Safe – Peace Poets

Who keeps us safe? We keep us safe. [Repeat]

Our love for our people, will conquer hate

Who’s Got the Power – Sarina Partridge

Who’s got the power (echo)

We’ve got the power

What do we do when

We’ve got the power

We take care of each other

Yes we do, we take care of each other

* vision, courage, joy

One Fine Day– Ali Burns

I believe that one fine day x2

That the power of love will rise above

The love of power

Stronger than Fear– Sarina Partridge

Our love is stronger than the fear x3

We see the path before us and we are not afraid

We are a mighty chorus and we are not afraid

*hope, song, joy, courage, community

We Belong To Each Other – Annie Schlaefer, after words by Nikita Gill 

Everyone, oh everyone, oh everyone

of these people are ours,

just like* we are theirs.

We belong to them, and they belong to us.

*= start of next round

Hold on – Heidi Wilson

Hold on, hold on, 

My dear ones, here comes the dawn.