Hymn of the Week
For many of us, the loss of congregational singing is a regrettable consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
So that we may continue to be enriched by our hymnody, this weekly column will examine a hymn which is appropriate for the Sunday following its publication.
We are grateful to the Rev. Brooke Myers for curating this wonderful new resource!
Hymn of the Week: October 24
Canon Precentor Pat Partridge from Christ Church Cathedral tells us about hymn that comes from Psalm 103, and has become a popular selection for weddings.
Hymn of the Week: October 17
The Rev. Brooke Myers shows us how matching lyrics and music isn't always as simple as it may seem.
Hymn of the Week: October 10
Holy Communion Music Director Mary Ongjoco Chapman brings us the story of a lyricist whose near-death experience led to a spiritual renewal and the words to some beautiful hymns.
Hymn of the Week: October 3
Robert Lehman, Organist and Choirmaster at the Church of St. Michael & St. George, brings us background on a hymn written by the most prolific hymn writer in history, Charles Wesley.
Hymn of the Week: September 26
David Sinden from St. Peter's in Ladue brings us a missionary hymn its author describes as "A Prayer for the Multitudes."
Hymn of the Week: September 19
Canon Precentor Pat Partridge, from Christ Church Cathedral, brings us background on a familiar song with Irish roots that is a prayer for God's presence in our daily lives.
Hymn of the Week: September 12
It may seem odd to sing a hymn about Jesus’ crucifixion in early September, Lent being months away, but O Sacred Head Sore Wounded would not be an inappropriate choice for this coming Sunday. The Rev. Brooke Myers explains in our Hymn of the Week.
Hymn of the Week: September 5
Holy Communion Music Director Mary Chapman introduces us to shape-notes in this week's Hymn of the Week.
Hymn of the Week: August 29
This week's hymn was written in 1865 and now is set to two different tunes. Robert Lehman, organist and choirmaster at St. Michael & St. George, gives us more history on this uplifting hymn.
Hymn of the Week: August 22
This week's hymn was written by the first woman to attain a full professorship in an American theological seminary. David Sinden, organist and director of music at St. Peter's in Ladue, takes a closer look at a hymn that continues our "bread of life" theme from the past several weeks.
