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: March 6, 2022
David Sinden, Organist and Music Director at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Ladue, introduces us to the tradition of Office Hymns -- one in particular that is perfect for the beginning of Lent.
Hymn of the Week: February 27, 2022
Pat Partridge offers background on a hymn of praise for the last Sunday after the Epiphany, in which the worshiper and all creation are invited to join in praise of the glorified Christ.
Hymn of the Week: February 13, 2022
Music Director Mary Chapman from Holy Communion brings us the story of a composer who grew up on traditional spirituals and slave songs and went on to be an inspiration for generations of artists.
Hymn of the Week: February 6, 2022
Hymn of the Week: January 30, 2022
Mary Chapman, Music Director at Holy Communion, brings us the story of a composer, organist, Benedictine monk, author, and BBC performer whose goal was to provide music to enhance liturgy.
Hymn of the Week: January 23
This week's featured hymn invites us to go out into the world and spread the Word of God. Nick Bideler, Choirmaster and Organist at the Church of St. Michael & St. George in Clayton shares the story.
Hymn of the Week: January 16
Charles Wesley is credited with writing more than 6,000 hymns, including this week's popular selection in Epiphany, "Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies." Ed Hanson, Music Director at Calvary in Columbia shares the story.
Hymn of the Week: January 9
As we move from Christmas to the season of Epiphany, David Sinden from St. Peter's brings us a hymn that implores us to follow Jesus.
Hymn of the Week: January 2
Pat Patridge from Christ Church Cathedral provides a little history to one of the most loved and widely used carols of the season, The First Noel.
Hymn of the Week: December 26
The Rev. Brooke Myers brings us a hymn with a story that spans centuries in our Christian history and has been part of Episcopal worship since 1916: Let all mortal flesh keep silence.
