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We believe that the holy act of singing together shapes faith, heals brokenness, transforms lives, and renews peace.

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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

May 12, 2025

ALL THINGS NEW – Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 18, 2025 Revised Common Lectionary Acts 11:1-18 Psalm 148 Revelation 21:1-6 John 13:31-35 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Acts 14:21-27 Psalm 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 (see 1) Revelation 21:1-5a John 13:31-33a, 34-35 Writers for popular streaming shows face a lot of pressure when it comes time for the series finale. Most of us can probably recall […]

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May 05, 2025

LAMB AND SHEPHERD – Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 11, 2025 Revised Common Lectionary Acts 9:36-43 Psalm 23 Revelation 7:9-17 John 10:22-30 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5 (3c) Revelation 7:9, 14b-17 John 10:27-30 The Good Shepherd has long been a deeply compelling image for followers of Jesus, reaching back into the first centuries of the Christian community. […]

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