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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

Mar 10, 2025

WHOM SHALL I FEAR? – Second Sunday in Lent, Year C

March 16, 2025 Revised Common Lectionary Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Psalm 27 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 13:31-35 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Psalm 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14 Philippians 3:(17-19) 20-4:1 Luke 9:28b-36 The following reflection is based on the Scripture readings assigned in the Revised Common Lectionary. Roman Catholics and members of other communities that […]

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Mar 03, 2025

REMEMBER – First Sunday in Lent, Year C

March 9, 2025 Revised Common Lectionary Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 Romans 10:8b-13 Luke 4:1-13 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Psalm 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 (15b) Romans 10:8-13 Luke 4:1-13 Some years ago, I had a friend who would count the days until his August beach vacation. Around the middle of June, he would […]

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