All Souls’ Day on November 2, stands as one of the most reflective days in the Christian calendar — a time when hearts turn heavenward in remembrance of those who have journeyed beyond this world. It ...

Wendy Lynn Platt wrote "Help Us Remember" for the 1997 Church Music Festival. Now it is in the new global hymnbook. She hopes it helps people look more closely at the ordinance of the sacrament.

Sitting and looking out on the frothy waves crashing on the rugged shoreline outside the window of our room at an inn in ...

Inspired by J.S. Bach’s prolific output and encouraged by friends and family, former Winnipegger Carla Klassen set herself the goal of composing a new piano arrangement for 52 beloved hymns over the ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Faith Time is our weekly conversation on matters of faith. Joining us this morning is Wayne Miller with Grace Lutheran Church in Mobile. We wanted to talk about something that’s ...

I recall hearing from my seminary days that, for better or worse, much of our theology as Christians is learned through the hymns we sing. I suppose it is true for any faith tradition that ...

Classic hymns have been making a strong comeback in the Christian/gospel market of late. Amy Grant is the latest artist to get caught up in this revival, marking her 25th anniversary in Christian… By ...

When I saw her sweet, tender smile, it was as if everything was fine. I looked through the screen of the memory care unit and I just smiled back at Mama as I pulled out my guitar to begin singing. As ...

Composer Gavin Bryars was living in London working on a documentary about people living in poverty. During the recording, a number of people being interviewed broke into drunken maudlin ballads and ...

While I can no longer remember who said it and in which class, I recall being taught in seminary that we learn much of our theology from hymn writers. And, at least for me, there is no greater season ...

One of the unfortunate aspects of church life in the 21st century is the demise of the hymn. My daughter’s family has been looking for a church in Hamilton and she reports that all the evangelical ...

Hymns that are liked by the people are a good choice, but it’s also important that they convey the Catholic faith,’ said ...