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Become a Member TodayJul 15, 2026
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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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 margins of society, including the poor, immigrants, women, and racial and sexual minorities. Psalm 146 is a song of praise to the God who is […]
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July 19, 2026 Revised Common Lectionary Genesis 28:10-19a or Isaiah 44:6-8 Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 or Psalm 86:11-17 Romans 8:12-25 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16 (5a) Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 13:24-30 (31-43) In 2008 Lutheran Pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber gathered eight people in her Denver living room—mostly people on […]
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July 12, 2026 Revised Common Lectionary Genesis 25:19-34 or Isaiah 55:10-13 Psalm 119:105-112 or Psalm 65:(1-8) 9-13 Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Isaiah 55:10-11 Psalm 65:10-11, 12-13, 14 (Lk 8:8) Romans 8:18-23 Matthew 13:1-9 (10-23) Early in my career as a church musician, the pastor of the church where I served […]
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