This progressive Christian hymn images Jesus as healer, teacher, and prophet, and invites all people (regardless of their religion) to be healers, teachers, and prophets in our time.
Written for the installation of Rev. Mallory Everhart as Co-Pastor at Vista Grande Community Church UCC; the images under the final verse are related to the congregation, inspired by Hebrews 11-12.
If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. + Matthew 18:15-16
A COVID-19 song about our pain, resilience, and ability to care for each other in impossible times. We were called for just such a time as this.
Written for the Reconciling Ministries Network; this video centers Pride and inclusive church images.
Lead vocals by Rev. Kate Penney Howard. Other vocals, instruments, and engineering by Ken Janzen. New hymn text, set to the tune
This was written for an Evolution Sunday service and incorporates ideas from process theology.
Swing version of my stewardship hymn From Our Abundance We Give. Appropriate for inclusive Christian, Unitarian Universalist, and other congregations.
New discoveries leading to new products are coming at a rapid rate of speed. This new approach to processing and integrating data is becoming interwoven into all aspects of life.
At church inside the women’s prison last Sunday, Pastor Samm raised her hands after communion and said, receive this blessing. Immediately a roar of feedback from the mics and monitors behind her angrily filled the room.
This upbeat sending-out song or closing hymn is based on words adapted from a famous John Wesley quote.
This upbeat sending-out song or closing hymn is based on words adapted from a famous John Wesley quote.
Amanda wrote this for an inclusion campaign within the United Methodist Church and also did a Pride version of the video.
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At the time of his arrest Jesus prayed for all his friends
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OFFERING ALL WHO CLAIM TO FOLLOW JESUS Tune:SALZBURG (Hintz) 77.77D Jakob Hintze 1622-1702 Arranged: Johann Sebastian Bach 1685-1750 CULBACH 77.77
Today’s “Ask a Progressive Christian” with ProgressiveChristianity.org Board Member Pastor Marshela Salgado: Q: Can Women Be Pastors?
Amanda wrote this piece when churches were closing their doors early on in COVID as a reminder that church is more than a building.
A Pentecost social justice song. And a prayer for any day of the year for those dedicated to building Beloved Community. Winner of the 2021 United Church of Christ Musicians Association Hymn Writing Competition
A short closing or sending-out song appropriate for all forms of inclusive worship.
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In this cosmic story’s thread Humans play a tiny part
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At each day’s ending and at death We all can test our living,
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As we welcome Spirit’s presence We find Spirit comes with fire
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As the veil of mystery’s lifted, When the sacred curtains part,
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As the sunlight turns to shadow, And life loosens its firm hold;
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As life approaches ending What times should we recall?
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All things exist in flowing change, All things are ever moving,
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As a tree that reaches up To embrace the rays of light
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Are we followers of Jesus Or disciples of Saint Paul?