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.
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In recent years we have been witnessing in many parts of the world the rise of authoritarianism and the increasing enactment of policies that disadvantage those who live on the margins of society, including the poor, immigrants, women, and racial and sexual minorities. Psalm 146 is a song of praise to the God who is […]
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As part of The Hymn Society’s ongoing engagement with the American Academy of Religion (AAR), we invite you to a weekend of events in Boston exploring the theme of freedom through music, liturgy, and theological reflection. On Friday, November 21, at 7:00 PM, join us at the historic Old South Church (645 Boylston St.) for Freedom: A […]
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February 18, 2026 Revised Common Lectionary Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12 Psalm 51:1-17 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Joel 2:12-18 Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 (see 3a) 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 The Christian observance of Ash Wednesday is a powerful reminder of our mortality and […]
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February 22, 2026 Revised Common Lectionary Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Psalm 32 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17 (see 3a) Romans 5:12 (13-16) 17-19 Matthew 4:1-11 Into the desert. The desert is a difficult, hostile place for humans. In the blazing heat of day, it seems […]
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