Music/Song

Lucie Eddie Campbell: A Mother of Gospel Music

James Abbington was inspired to insert an old gospel song before the eulogy at the funeral for baseball star Henry “Hank” Aaron. The reaction prompted him to honor the heritage of Lucie E. Campbell, an influential Black gospel musician whom many people have forgotten.

May 11, 2021 | 10 min read
James Abbington on Planning Henry “Hank” Aaron’s Funeral Music

Although news coverage of public figures’ funerals often focuses most on speakers and eulogists, music is crucial. James Abbington thought pastorally while planning music for baseball star Henry Aaron’s homegoing.

May 11, 2021 | 8 min read
Tune Our Hearts to Sing Your Grace

Beloved Hymns of Faith Led by Calvin University's Campus Choir, Capella, and Women's Chorale

April 22, 2021 | 2 min read

3 Songs of the Resurrection from Latin America / 3 Cantos Latinoamericanos de Resurrección

Carlos Colón demonstrates and talks about three songs for Easter, as part of the series "Songs from the hymnal / Cantos del himnario Santo, Santo, Santo / Holy, Holy, Holy.'"

March 31, 2021 | 2 min video
Philip McKinley on the Kairos Moment in Ireland during COVID-19

In this episode, Philip McKinley, co-founder of Discovery Gospel Choir, an intercultural ensemble that reflects the new-found cultural and ethnic diversity in Ireland, shares with Maria Cornou how the pandemic created new opportunities for unity and blessing among the people of Ireland and beyond in unimagined ways.

March 31, 2021 | 25 min listen

A Celebration of the Music of Margaret Sandresky

A Celebration of the Music of Margaret Sandresky in honor of her 100th Birthday, led by Rhonda Sider Edgington.

March 31, 2021 | 8 min read
Resources for "Santo, Santo, Santo: Cantos para el pueblo de Dios / Holy, Holy, Holy: Songs for the People of God"

An index of resources for the songs that are found in "Santo, Santo, Santo: Cantos para el pueblo de Dios / Holy, Holy, Holy: Songs for the People of God."

February 9, 2021 | 13 min read
Simple Movement and Gestures with Congregational Song

Dr. Kathleen Turner demonstrates simple and accessible congregational movement to accompany the song, “Come to Me” by Wendell Kimbrough.

December 21, 2020 | 1 min video

A Virtual Worship Experience with the Calvin University Gospel Choir

Calvin University Gospel Choir, led by Nate Glasper, for a virtual worship experience.

December 8, 2020 | 1 min read
Healer of Our Every Ill 2020

Five services of lessons and carols that sing about how we wait patiently for God, the healer of our every ill.

November 4, 2020 | 14 min read
Glenn Packiam on Exploring Christian Hope in Contemporary Worship

In this episode, pastor and songwriter Glenn Packiam shares about Christian hope in contemporary worship.

November 3, 2020 | 23 min listen