Autumn Equinox Community Sing - Hybrid Event

On the Eve of the Autumn Equinox...

let us weave our voices and prayers, a circle of souls singing to the changing light,honoring the deep breath of the Earth as She begins Her long exhale into stillness.

Bring your voice, your heart, and a friend if you wish

All are welcome!

And, perhaps leave the littles at home unless they are ready to focus IN with us.

Join us in person or on Zoom!

No experience ncessary, just the desire to sing, to listen, to be, to weave magic in community.

When: Sunday, September 21st, 3:00 - 5:00 pm pacific

Where: The German Cultural Center - 230 Plymouth St., Santa Cruz OR on Zoom

What to bring: Water, and an offering for the altar - an item that represents and area of your life you wish to give your prayerful attention to, or that celebrates the harvest.

If you purchase a ticket and then choose not to attend, you may gift it or sell it to someone else. We do not allow refunds on this event. Thank you.

PLEASE CARPOOL or RIDE YOUR BIKE if possible. Parking space is limited.

Together, we will call in the season,offer gratitude for the harvest,and let our songs rise in spirals of living prayer.

The German American Hall was designed as a Music Hall, specifically for A cappella singing!! The acoustics are incredible! Come be bathed in exquisite harmony!

About your host...

Heather Houston is a beloved song leader, choral director, recording artist, and women’s vocal empowerment coach born and raised in Santa Cruz County, California. With over 30 years of experience writing, producing, and teaching and leading music, Heather is passionate about uplifting hearts, freeing voices, and building strong, loving communities through the power of singing.

She is best known as the founding director of the Yala Lati Women’s Choir, and as a collaborator in transformational singing experiences at venues such as Sivananda Bahamas, Soulshine Bali, The Esalen Institute, 1440 Multiversity, LA SongFest, Vox Mundi Santa Cruz, Threshold Choir events, and Community Singing Camps.

Since 2021, Heather has hosted her own Sisters in Harmony Retreats at the Green Mountain Retreat Center in the Santa Cruz Mountains, welcoming over 100 participants each year.

During the pandemic, she brought together thousands of singers and song leaders from around the globe for Sisters in Harmony Global Zoom Sings—a virtual sanctuary of healing and connection that later evolved into the Global Harmony Summit: five days of online singing with 40 international song leaders and over 400 participants. The next summit is set for Winter 2026.

Heather continues to offer a wide range of online programs, including The Art of Mindful Singing, Singing as Sanctuary,Harmony Singing, and Sisters in Harmony Song Leader Trainings.

Her original music, infused with themes of unity, healing, communion with the natural world, and spiritual connection, is sung in communities across the world. Her songs can be found in her online song library and on all major streaming platforms.

Host or Publisher Heather Houston