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 MoreContinuing the celebration of The Hymn Society’s centennial, a second part to this webinar series will feature expert voices on congregational singing around the globe.
Learn MoreAs part of The Hymn Society’s centennial celebration (1922 – 2022), a second series of the successful monthly online interview series, “100 Years of Song,” will run over the next year. We will feature ten Hymn Society leaders speaking about their own stories and interest in congregational song, their experience in and service to The Hymn Society, the contributions of our organization and our members to singing communities, and issues that are facing us today.
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Become a Member TodayApr 22, 2024
Press release: April 2024 The Iona Community has appointed two world-renowned musicians to support church worship leaders. Scottish conductor and church musician, Iain McLarty, and Jane Bentley, a specialist in musical participation, will start working for the Iona Community, as part of the Wild Goose Resource Group later this year. Both Iain and Jane have worked […]
Read moreMar 14, 2024
For more than 100 years, The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada has promoted and advocated for congregational song. Please join us for a Zoom gathering on Monday, April 29, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm ET, to explore that history and to celebrate the recently published A Calling and A Community: The Hymn […]
Read moreMay 06, 2024
May 9 or 12, 2024 NOTE: Click here for a reflection on the Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year B, which is observed on Sunday, May 12, by communities that celebrate Ascension on Thursday, May 9. Revised Common Lectionary Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47 or Psalm 93 Ephesians 1:15-23 Luke 24:44-53 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Acts 1:1-11 […]
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May 5, 2024 Revised Common Lectionary Acts 10:44-48 Psalm 98 1 John 5:1-6 John 15:9-17 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 (see 2b) 1 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17 “O sing a new song to the Lord, who has worked such wonders” (Ps 98:1). What does it mean for us […]
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