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Learn MoreFor those who work for the church week in and week out, time away to rest, reflect, and re-inspire is important. Writing the Church’s Song is a three-day writing retreat for beginner and intermediate hymn writers.
Learn MoreFollowing from our centennial celebration in 2022, we will be conducting a sixth series of nine online interviews with Hymn Society Fellows and leaders during the coming year. Each one will share their story along with their experience and perspectives on the study and practice of congregational song.
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Become a Member TodayJul 30, 2026
The Hymn Society is seeking proposals for sectionals (breakout sessions) to be presented at the next Annual Conference to be held July 11-14, 2027, at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina. The conference theme is “Justice and Peace Shall Kiss.” At each conference we hold between 30 and 40 breakout sessions which are chosen […]
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The Hymn Society has released its long-awaited collection of hymns and songs in celebration of its centennial in 2022. In his introduction to the collection, editorial committee member Andrew Donaldson, FHS, describes the guiding vision for this Storehouse of Song: “The Centennial Committee charged the editorial team to use the themes of community, solidarity and […]
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August 2, 2026 Revised Common Lectionary Genesis 32:22-31 or Isaiah 55:1-5 Psalm 17:1-7, 15 or Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Isaiah 55:1-3 Psalm 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18 (see 16) Romans 8:35, 37-39 Matthew 14:13-21 When we moved into our new home six years ago, my husband and I wanted a […]
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July 26, 2026 Revised Common Lectionary Genesis 29:15-28 or 1 Kings 3:5-12 Psalm 105:1-11, 45b or Psalm 128 or Psalm 119:129-136 Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Lectionary for Mass (RC) 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130 (97a) Romans 8:28-30 Matthew 13:44-46 (47-52) Today’s Gospel reading resembles a visit to Mister Rogers’ […]
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