We believe that the holy act of singing together shapes faith, heals brokenness, transforms lives, and renews peace.
Our mission is to encourage, promote, and enliven congregational singing in the United States and Canada.
Learn MoreJoin The Hymn Society for a four-part webinar series exploring how to bring meaningful congregational song to Holy Week services. Expert clinician pairs will share practical approaches for both formal and informal worship settings, offering planning foundations and specific suggestions for each major service.
Learn MoreFollowing from our centennial celebration in 2022, we will be conducting a fifth series of online interviews with Hymn Society leaders and persons of note during the coming year. All the interviewees will be speaking about their own stories, their interest and experience as leaders in the field of congregational song, their involvement in and service to The Hymn Society, and issues that are facing us today.
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Become a Member TodayFeb 04, 2025
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 […]
Read moreJan 21, 2025
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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July 6, 2025 Revised Common Lectionary 2 Kings 5:1-14 or Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalm 30 or Psalm 66:1-9 Galatians 6:(1-6) 7-16 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Isaiah 66:10-14c Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 (1) Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-9 (10-12, 17-20) With suffering and injustice looming all around us on such an overwhelming […]
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June 29, 2025 Revised Common Lectionary 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 or 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 or Psalm 16 Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Luke 9:51-62 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Acts 12:1-11 Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 (5b) 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 Matthew 16:13-19 During the coming week, both Canada and the United States will […]
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