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Reflection | July 18, 2013 Ten Reasons Why Hymnals Have a Future Hymnals make several valuable contributions to Christian life today, in dynamic interaction with all the other ways we access and project music and information. Further, a hymnal is a valuable resource for all kinds of Christians, as well as congregational leaders, whether or not their congregation uses a hymnal in worship. Article | May 03, 2013 Brian Larson on Planning a Psalms for All Seasons Psalmfest Brian Larson is cantor at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. His was one of 40 organizations that recently hosted a public congregational singing event based on the new Psalms for All Seasons: a Complete Psalter for Worship. In this edited conversation, he discusses the Psalmfest that Trinity Lutheran hosted on January 27, 2013. Conversation | April 19, 2013 Psalmfests Bring Psalms into the Heart of Worship Psalmfests, public festivals based on Psalms for All Seasons: A Complete Psalter for Worship, help worshipers cross boundaries of time and tradition, to explore the full spectrum of psalm singing. Feature Story | April 08, 2013 Seven Psalmfest Tips to Design Your Song Festival Dozens of Psalmfests held throughout the U.S. and Canada yielded advice that your congregation, college, seminary, or organization can use to plan a festival of psalms, hymns, or other Christian songs. Feature Story | April 08, 2013 Larry Visser on Planning a Lift Up Your Hearts Hymnfest Larry Visser is minister of music and chancel organist at LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this edited conversation, he discusses the hymn festival that LaGrave hosted on February 10, 2013. Conversation | March 11, 2013 How to Use the Lift Up Your Hearts Hymnal Pastors, teachers, and church musicians share tips. Feature Story | January 07, 2013 Singing the True Story of the Whole World Knowing how the Bible hangs together helps Christians join God in the drama of redemption. The new Lift Up Your Hearts hymnal helps worshipers sing the biblical meta-narrative. Feature Story | January 07, 2013 Hymn Festivals The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship is providing support to worshiping communities across North America to host Hymnfests. The purpose of this program is to promote learning about what it means to sing the whole of God’s story. Article | January 04, 2013 Why People Still Love Hymnals If you worship in a church where the music reflects the CCLI Top 25, then you may be surprised to hear that many Christians still love singing and praying from hymnals. Slideshow | May 30, 2012 Singing our Theology: Hymn Society conference For five days I had the opportunity to attend the Hymn Society Conference, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Hymn Society Conference is an annual conference that meets in a different location every year. It draws people who love hymns and the history of hymns. Reflection | April 17, 2012 My Life and the Soundtrack of Hymns Hymns have been woven into our lives with layers of significance. Hear the stories behind the hymns that were written, why hymns still matter today, and how they have shaped my own story. This session was a combination of discussion, performance and singing together. Audio | Reflection | January 27, 2012 Using Re-tuned Hymns in Worship Mike Cosper and Kevin Twit discuss using old hymn texts set to new music and how to nurture a “hymn movement,” including such issues as finding texts, songwriting, copyright issues, as well as working with artists, and recording and distributing music. Audio | January 27, 2012 Tune My Heart to Sing Your Praise: The Re-tuned hymn (and psalm!) movement in the context of the broader culture When Kevin Twit and Reformed University Fellowship began setting historic hymn texts to new tunes, who knew it would grow into a movement with contributions from Indelible Grace, Sojourn Music, BiFrost and others? Audio | January 26, 2012 Planning Worship with Hymnary.org In this session, Harry Plantinga and Greg Scheer will introduce you to Hymnary.org, lead you through simple and advanced searches, and show you ways to become involved as a contributor. Audio | Video | July 15, 2010 Hymns within the New Testament and Worship Today This session investigated possible hymns and choruses in the New Testament and discussed if this material is beneficial in our choice of music today. Audio | January 01, 2007 Keith Getty on Writing Hymns for the Church Universal Keith Getty says that what we sing becomes the grammar of what we believe. That's why he and Kristyn Getty are writing and teaching modern hymns that all ages can sing and remember together. A feature story exploring Getty's ideas on writing hymns for the Universal church. Feature Story | September 01, 2006 How Churches Use Getty Songs A look at how churches are using the Hymns from Keith and Kristyn Getty Feature Story | September 01, 2006 Piano Arrangements for Congregational Singing Arrangements of popular hymns that are intended to be easy for church singing. These pieces are aimed to be very achievable for the average church pianist. Article | June 13, 2005 Scripture and Song Resources During a Time of War A list of scripture passages and songs and hymns that are particular pertinent and meaningful during times of war. Worship Service | June 01, 2005 « Previous 1 2 3 Next »