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Feb 04, 2025

Upcoming Webinar: Roundtable Discussion on Teaching Congregational Song

The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada, in collaboration with its Academic Concerns Committee, invites you to a dynamic roundtable discussion exploring best practices in teaching congregational song. This event is ideal for educators, scholars, and anyone interested in preparing the next generation of leaders in this vital field. This online event will […]

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Jan 21, 2025

Search for a Hymn or Song Text: “God the Creator”

There is currently an ecumenical movement to set aside a new feast to be observed each September celebrating God the Creator. This feast would occur in conjunction with the Season of Creation that is observed in a number of denominations. This movement has gained significant strides recently, with some churches poised to begin observing an […]

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Our Latest Blogs

Feb 10, 2025

BLESSED ARE YOU WHO ARE POOR – Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C; Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C (RC)

February 16, 2025 Revised Common Lectionary Jeremiah 17:5-10 Psalm 1 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 Luke 6:17-26 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6 (40:5a) 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26 Another Word and Song reflection for this Sunday may be found here. Most of our daily choices don’t seem like […]

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Feb 03, 2025

THE CALL – Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C; Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C (RC)

February 9, 2025 Revised Common Lectionary Isaiah 6:1-8 (9-13) Psalm 138 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8 (1c) 1 Corinthians 15: (1-2) 3-8 (10) 11 Luke 5:1-11 The following reflection is based on today’s readings from Isaiah and Luke. For a Word and Song […]

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