Words we sing in worship matter. Words sung in worship carry great power to shape belief and action because the music embeds the words in our memories. By singing inclusive words, we contribute to social justice, peace, equity, and expansive spiritual experience. Now my inclusive hymnbooks/songbooks are in ebook format (except Hersay, coming soon), as […]
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“Tenderly Our Good Shepherd Comes” Song Video
Tenderly our Good Shepherd comes, guiding us always safely home; She will give us comfort to restore our souls, helping us follow peaceful goals. Tenderly our Good Shepherd comes, guiding us always safely home, Her inclusive welcome opens every door, spreading Her blessings evermore. Words © 2019 Jann Aldredge-Clanton Music © 2019 Katie Ketchum. Soon […]
“Our Mother Holds Us in Her Love” Song Video
The Bible includes images of the Divine as Mother. Our Loving Mother not only gives birth to Her children, but also comforts and nurtures us toward our full potential (Isaiah 66:13; Hosea 11:3-4). Her relationship with us is so strong that nothing can ever break it (Isaiah 49:15). Our Mother holds us in Her love;She […]
“Sing to Wisdom” Song Video
Sing to Wisdom, the Mother of Earth, daily filling the world with Her birthing; She created the rivers and seas; all life flows from Her energy. Sing to Wisdom, the Mother of Earth, daily filling the world with Her birthing; She created each gender and race; all creation flows from Her grace. Words © 2019 […]
“Sing of Peace, Holy Peace” Christmas Carol Video
Wars are raging in Ukraine, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Syria, Yemen, and elsewhere in our world. In our country and around the world violence against women, mass shootings, and daily gun violence destroy lives. How can we sing of peace? This holy season invites us to sing of a world of peace. We can sing our visions […]