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 MoreThe Hymn Society is sponsoring a series of webinars on a variety of topics related to congregational song. From seasons in the liturgical year to practices overseas to copyright concerns, this series has something for everyone!
Learn MoreFollowing from our centennial celebration in 2022, we will be conducting a fourth 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 […]
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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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June 15, 2025 Revised Common Lectionary Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Psalm 8 Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Proverbs 8:22-31 Psalm 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 (2a) Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15 I don’t think that God is terribly interested in doctrine—at least not in the way we often approach it. That may sound like a strange […]
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June 8, 2025 Revised Common Lectionary Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Romans 8:14-17 John 14:8-17 (25-27) Lectionary for Mass (RC) Acts 2L1-11 Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 (see 30) Romans 8:8-17 John 14:15-16, 23b-26 One of my favorite series in recent years was “This Is Us.” Over the course of six […]
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