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 ...

Hymnody is a powerful ecumenical tool. No matter where I worship, be it in a Baptist Lutheran, Catholic or Presbyterian ...

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 ...

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 ...

The town of Whoville was singing. But how could that be? The Grinch dressed like Santa and then stole all the packages, tree ornaments and stockings he could find. The Grinch, from Dr. Seuss' book, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Despite allegations of corruption in the football world it is worth remembering the pleasure the beautiful game brings to millions around the world, most of them young. I recall a scene at Kisiizi ...

On a recent walk through the woodland paths of Alford Greenway, I noticed a beautiful dew-laden spider web. What caught my attention, I feel sure, was the glistening dewdrops that sparkle like ...

September 15, 2025 — The Clovis Veterans Memorial District’s North Auditorium was filled with the sounds of beautiful harmony and the spirit of a long-standing musical tradition this past Saturday, as ...