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 TodayOct 29, 2025
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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Because of your generosity, The Hymn Society continues to enliven congregational song and nurture the next generation of hymn leaders and creators. The list below includes the names of all those who made donations totaling $25 or more during 2024. In 2024, your gifts directly supported twelve Lovelace scholarships, the Latinx Leadership Connection Program, numerous […]
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November 30, 2025 Revised Common Lectionary Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:36-44 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44 Children aren’t the only ones making lists of what they want for Christmas. While children often embrace this task openly and energetically, adults are perhaps […]
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November 23, 2025 Revised Common Lectionary Jeremiah 23:1-6 Luke 1:68-79 or Psalm 46 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43 Lectionary for Mass (RC) 1 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5 (see 1) Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43 How do words like “king” and “royalty” sit with you? Canadians and Americans may be fascinated by the British royal family […]
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