<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Laudate Mennonite Ensemble]]></title><description><![CDATA[laudate]]></description><link>https://www.laudatemennonitensemble.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:59:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.laudatemennonitensemble.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Day 14:: Tour 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameras rolling...Audio rolling...Cut. These brief but precisely given directions break the silence inside the spacious, and dare I say,...]]></description><link>https://www.laudatemennonitensemble.com/post/day-14-tour-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6888ab5ecdafbce2b19bebd7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:22:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e295e6_3bd55b51290f4f5497dc05fe2209f145~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>LME</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 13:: Tour 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday was our last concert day wherein we found ourselves back in Lancaster County at Pequea Mennonite Church where our journey began 12...]]></description><link>https://www.laudatemennonitensemble.com/post/day-13-tour-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6887bf4c65e042dc24889cdf</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:26:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e295e6_6f9662bf66964af48b9aa7ae7478c1d0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>LME</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 12:: Tour 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this beautiful Lancaster Saturday, we proceeded with a full day of repertoire recording. It began naturally with vocal warm ups and...]]></description><link>https://www.laudatemennonitensemble.com/post/day-12-tour-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68866814e2fb1aad706d5ccc</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 18:06:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e295e6_467705c58a59461b831e1a805fdc3bad~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>LME</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 11:: Tour 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[We were delighted to find our beds soon after midnight Thursday evening after 6 days of riding on the bus and giving concerts every...]]></description><link>https://www.laudatemennonitensemble.com/post/day-11-tour-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688510c9f8e9d61d27e3fc65</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 17:39:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e295e6_e770babda8ed4fd3926fa02ffde81420~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>LME</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 10:: Tour 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the roll is called up on the bus, we all answer if we're there, and another day begins on this journey.  We are on a journey as an...]]></description><link>https://www.laudatemennonitensemble.com/post/day-10-tour-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6883ad2b251a639c148cfde9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:24:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e295e6_8771c4b502bd4d61b8a8eff12d3ea768~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>LME</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 9:: Tour 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mocksville is a warm and friendly town. On Wednesday morning, it welcomed the ensemble into its coffeeshop—sending us out into the wide...]]></description><link>https://www.laudatemennonitensemble.com/post/day-9-tour-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6882a8f6251a639c148a7fcf</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:48:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e295e6_802aea9093654423ae198624a6283e74~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>LME</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 8:: Tour 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Day 8. It was the kind of day that is hard to give you an idea of the vibe with just words. So brace...]]></description><link>https://www.laudatemennonitensemble.com/post/day-8-tour-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688122ffe601119bd99bf4cb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:07:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e295e6_242fc4ffe27c4a1a8ea5d89370bbdbdb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>LME</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 7:: Tour 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today was the longest travel day on tour - 6 hours of driving time from Rosedale OH to Finncastle VA. The early call time of 7:30 made...]]></description><link>https://www.laudatemennonitensemble.com/post/day-7-tour-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687fe4e283d12f90061763e9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:29:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>LME</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 6:: Tour 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday morning we left the woods and marshes of Guys Mills Pennsylvania for the midwestern plains of Ohio. Out here the horizon recedes...]]></description><link>https://www.laudatemennonitensemble.com/post/day-6-tour-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687e718956d6ad4c0eec6adc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:08:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e295e6_d342cd5f8a7341759e5b19ba7fd212e7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>LME</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 5:: Tour 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excitement filled the air this morning as choir members gathered at 8:30, arms full of luggage, snacks, and all the essentials for life...]]></description><link>https://www.laudatemennonitensemble.com/post/day-5-tour-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687d299e8f2d05ec9881038f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 17:47:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e295e6_e8b362de15614456ad45d52250a53aa5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>LME</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 4:: Tour 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Day Four —our final day of rehearsal— dawned a lovely morning; one could feel a fresh energy and anticipation the moment he stepped in...]]></description><link>https://www.laudatemennonitensemble.com/post/day-4-tour-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687bd9b21c88fb1454da5d34</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 17:56:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e295e6_42e941c8436e457eb3b70701fc95ea2d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>LME</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 3:: Tour 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was the third day of rehearsal, so ‘dis mean we were tired. We sang all of our songs, all of the day. We were expected to know our...]]></description><link>https://www.laudatemennonitensemble.com/post/day-3-tour-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687a8aa67a5bc82a93587aac</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:59:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>LME</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 2:: Tour 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rehearsal, Real Moments, and Good Food... Our first full day of rehearsal began with cheerful smiles, friendly “good morning” greetings,...]]></description><link>https://www.laudatemennonitensemble.com/post/day-2-tour-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6879393f0902c615f4d1289c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:05:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>LME</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 1 :: Tour 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can you hear the hum? It’s often low, droning, barely audible – but always there.  It’s the hum of pain, loss, and fear. It’s the hum of...]]></description><link>https://www.laudatemennonitensemble.com/post/day-1-tour-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6877e09b036729d520b065ca</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:30:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e295e6_fc866d4048054063a343673d83dad70c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>LME</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The End: Day 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever graduated from highschool or college, moved away from home, changed jobs, or experienced any significant life change you...]]></description><link>https://www.laudatemennonitensemble.com/post/the-end-day-13-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64cad9f1e10eb977785db1a7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 22:48:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e295e6_eee0e521e41c416b81342fb68701ba61~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_768,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>LME</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Last Concerts: Day 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a lovely Sunday morning as the Laudate crew began to arrive at Pequea Amish-Mennonite Church. 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These people...]]></description><link>https://www.laudatemennonitensemble.com/post/tour-day-10</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64c56693e955c831efbee85c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 19:31:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e295e6_66edac20b0ef42aea909989e7bb23d24~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>LME</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tour: Day 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[Call time began at 9:30 on this beautiful Thursday morning. 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