All Souls’ Day on November 2, stands as one of the most reflective days in the Christian calendar — a time when hearts turn heavenward in remembrance of those who have journeyed beyond this world. It ...

Sitting and looking out on the frothy waves crashing on the rugged shoreline outside the window of our room at an inn in ...

Inspired by J.S. Bach’s prolific output and encouraged by friends and family, former Winnipegger Carla Klassen set herself the goal of composing a new piano arrangement for 52 beloved hymns over the ...

I recall hearing from my seminary days that, for better or worse, much of our theology as Christians is learned through the hymns we sing. I suppose it is true for any faith tradition that ...

Wendy Lynn Platt wrote "Help Us Remember" for the 1997 Church Music Festival. Now it is in the new global hymnbook. She hopes it helps people look more closely at the ordinance of the sacrament.

Classic hymns have been making a strong comeback in the Christian/gospel market of late. Amy Grant is the latest artist to get caught up in this revival, marking her 25th anniversary in Christian… By ...

One of the unfortunate aspects of church life in the 21st century is the demise of the hymn. My daughter’s family has been looking for a church in Hamilton and she reports that all the evangelical ...

While I can no longer remember who said it and in which class, I recall being taught in seminary that we learn much of our theology from hymn writers. And, at least for me, there is no greater season ...

Ever since I can remember, I’ve been an early riser. These days, more often than not, I’m up at least an hour before sunrise. No matter the time of year, at that time of day, everything feels all ...

Hymns that are liked by the people are a good choice, but it’s also important that they convey the Catholic faith,’ said ...

Composer Gavin Bryars was living in London working on a documentary about people living in poverty. During the recording, a number of people being interviewed broke into drunken maudlin ballads and ...