Dear Ambrose:
My congregation has sung the same Gloria for years. I would like to introduce something other than a Gloria. Do you have any suggestions? The Book of Common Prayer gives us the option of singing a Kyrie […]
Author: liturgyandmusic
What Should We Sing as Gifts of Bread, Wine, and Money are Presented?
Each week following the Peace congregations are invited to make “to present the offerings and oblations of [their] life and labor to the Lord.” Ushers collect money, a symbol of food, our homes, and, indeed, our […]
Designing Worship Leaflets
As we look toward the fall and the beginning of the program year (and yes, we know that “program year” is not a liturgical term), you might want to rethink your service leaflet. When was […]
Vibrant Worship for All Ages
What Congregations Practicing Inter-generational Worship Have In Common What Is “Intergenerational Worship”? “Intergenerational worship” or “worship for all ages” is worship that seeks to equally value people of all ages. These are services that intentionally […]
Summertime, and the singing is easy
Recently someone in the Episcopal Musicians Facebook group asked for suggestions for unison and two-part anthems for use in the summer. After doing some crowd sourcing and adding a few anthems of our own choice, […]
Spiritual Direction for Musicians
The Very Rev. Catherine D. Hicks Can you remember when music took you out of yourself, beyond yourself, and carried you off to some transcendent place, into the presence of God? Music, truly heard, has […]
Dear Ambrose
Dear Ambrose: The Easter Day services at my church were glorious. I understand that Easter lasts for fifty days. How can we keep the Easter feast? Singing Alleluias! Dear Singing, You are right! Easter lasts […]
Dear Ambrose
We are having a foot washing at my parish on Maundy Thursday. What can we sing here? Signed, Stumped Dear Stumped: It is traditional in most churches to do a Foot Washing […]
Dear Ambrose
I have a difficult time hearing the readings at my parish. This is not because I’m deaf! The readers read too quickly and sometimes the sound is distorted by the microphone. Any suggestions? – Frustrated […]
Dear Ambrose
Reciting the Nicene Creed each week has become very rote-like, just checking off a set of beliefs. Is singing the Creed an option? Bored Dear Bored: The short answer is YES. Singing the Creed can […]