Search for a Hymn or Song Text: Psalm 146

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 Hymn Society at AAR

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...


Hymn Search Winners: “God the Creator”

Congratulations to winners of The Hymn Society’s search for a text on God the Creator. First place was awarded to Carol Meier’s text “Creating Word” and second place to...


Online Course: Streams of Congregational Song

“It’s a Lot More Complicated than Traditional versus Contemporary” Course Information Join C. Michael Hawn, FHS, for an eight-session exploration that challenges the simplistic “traditional versus contemporary” divide in...


Call for Sectionals – 2026 Conference

The Hymn Society is seeking proposals for sectionals (breakout sessions) to be presented at the next Annual Conference to be held July 19-22, 2026, in Princeton, New Jersey. The...


Call for Applicants for the McElrath-Eskew Research Fund

The Hymn Society is currently accepting applications for the McElrath-Eskew Research Fund. Research grants of up to $500 can be awarded for use towards a variety of research-related expenses....


Four Leaders Honored as Fellows of The Hymn Society

Jan Michael Joncas, Raquel Mora Martínez, Mary Frances Reza, and Tina Schneider were recently honored as Fellows of The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada for outstanding...


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...


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...


Call for Sectionals – 2025 Conference

The Hymn Society is seeking proposals for sectionals (breakout sessions) to be presented at the next Annual Conference to be held July 13-16, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan. The conference...