1. God Of The Word
    By: Ken Medema

    "God of the Word" is an earnest prayer to seek God in the chaos of our lives, to find grace and communion in God's presence and among fellow believers. Learn More

  2. Atheist
    By: Brian McLaren

    The brilliant lyrics of Brian McLaren naming some of the "false gods" that he does not believe in, and affirming the beautiful Divine Truth he does embrace and to which he commits his life. Probably a bit more of an anthem or solo song that a congregational piece, but very much worthy of being used liturgically. Learn More

  3. Spirit of Life
    By: Monty Jackson

    A new arrangement of a song that has become a standard in many Universalist Unitarian congregations. This three part harmony version adds new power and emotion to themes of justice, peace, and the natural world. Learn More

  4. Peter's Lament
    By: Jim Martin

    Especially powerful as a Good Friday/Passion Week solo. Pensive and soul-searching, with reflections of Psalm 22, Romans 7, and the Passion Story. Without using scapegoat theology, it looks at what our lack of faith does to God’s heart. Originally with soft guitar accompaniment, the new piano arrangement adds soulful versatility. Learn More

  5. This Is The Hope
    By: Ken Medema

    This song urges us to hold onto the hope for peace on our troubled world. We need again and again to sing our dream of the "not yet" as we face the "what is." Learn More

  6. Let Your Kingdom Come
    By: Brian McLaren

    This song springboards off the well known line in the "Lords Prayer," or the "Prayer of Jesus"-- "...Thy Kingdom come." The lyrics prayerfully explore the depths of what that Kingdom or Dream of God is about. Another song that could be a solo or sung by a congregation in several creative ways. Learn More

  7. Extravagant Love
    By: The Many

    A new song from The Many that names some of the ego games and wounded patters in which we often lose ourselves. The song then also names how the Extravagant Love, Mercy, and Grace of God can transform us and make a new way of living and being possible. The song ends with the simple but powerful proclamation that "there is enough to go around" in the abundance of God's Love. Right now all we have for this song is the video and lyrics and chords. We're working on a lead sheet and piano arrangement and will have them available ASAP. CCLI #7140923 Learn More

  8. Those Who Dream
    By: The Many

    A brand new song released for Advent 2020! No artists are helping individuals and faith communities these days to both lament and hold on to the hope for Divine Transformation more effectively than The Many. This song helps to name the pain and longing that so many are experiencing at this point in history, but it also invites us to dream new dreams and reminds us that God uses those who dream to change the world. Learn More

  9. If We Don't Have Love
    By: Fran McKendree

    Another great song written by Brian McLaren and arranged and performed by Fran McKendree and Ana Hernandez.  This is an infectious arrangement, easy to play on guitar, and the lyrics are based on the familiar 1 Cor. 13.  One of the great things about this song is that it can be used in lots of contexts--congregational worship, children's choirs, even as a camp song.  Warning--you won't be able to get it out of your heads!  

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  10. Love Is Not Always Comfortable
    By: Christian McIvor

    A short sung prayer asking for openness of heart and mind in preparation for difficult but necessary conversations concerning how to better love all of our neighbors. Note: The audio file is just the melody and guitar, and the video features a fuller production with vocal harmonies and trumpets all played and sang by Christian. Learn More

  11. Rise Up
    By: The Many

    Looking for an Easter season song that takes a different approach? The Many, as we might expect, has written one. It's a call to follow Jesus and to rise up in solidarity! To rise up and live like hope is real, to live like there is enough to go around, to rise up and be the change we need! "We can rise up and be a holy Alleluia!" It's a song you can sing with soloists and choir, with a congregation singing at full volume and (maybe dancing?)... RISE UP! You can sing it anytime you're in that Easter spirit. NOTE: There is an accompaniment track available for this song (music without the lead vocal and also one without the lead vocal but with the backing vocals on it). If you would like access to these files please contact Bryan Sirchio at bryan@convergencemp.com and request them. Unfortunately at this point we can only make one Mp3 available for download on the product page). CCLI #7196806. One License #63fe4b9205629 Learn More

  12. Invocation
    By: Christopher Grundy

    This spare, a cappella invocation has been used by congregations as a choral introit, but has also been taught line-by-line to the congregation. It is written for Tenor/Baritone/Bass, but can be adapted for higher voices. The lyrics focus on speaking to God, but also listening for God. One License #CGI2001 Learn More

  13. A Dedication
    By: Lea Morris

    This simple chant by new CMP artist Lea Morris sings the intention to dedicate our lives, homes and all we do to bringing more joy, love and peace into this beautiful creation. Learn More

  14. Behold the Night
    By: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

    A meditation song for Winter Solstice appreciating the goodness of darkness. Learn More

  15. You Are a Light On My Path
    By: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

    An upbeat community song for Psalm 119:105-12. Fun to sing, easy to teach. The psalmist sings of the joy and confidence in God among times of real struggle. Clap along! Learn More

  16. Wade In The Water
    By: Ken Medema

    Ken Medema borrows the chorus from this well-known African-American spiritual and adds contemporary lyrics in this poignant plea for racial justice and personal repentance. He adds jazzy pianistic flourishes, light percussion, and an improvised solo vocal line over the traditional chorus, which is sung by the choir of the St. John United Church of Christ in Kankakee, Illinois. This piece is suitable for multiple types of gatherings and worship services. Learn More

  17. In The Valley
    By: Ken Medema

    "In the Valley" is a song to be sung after a mountaintop experience like a beautiful retreat or a week at a church camp, or in silence, or in nature, or in circumstances we face each day. It might well be sung before a sermon. Learn More

  18. Hymn Of Remorse
    By: Brian McLaren

    A soulful song of lament and confession written by Brian McLaren and sung by Traci Howe Wispelwey. The song expresses deep regret for some of the ways in which we have collectively made choices that have caused great pain to the world, to the earth, to each other, and to ourselves. It ends with a prayer for healing and renewal. Learn More

  19. This World Is Pregnant With God
    By: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

    Picture her sputtering in awe when you imagine Saint Angela of Foligno singing, "This world is pregnant with God." It's a powerful feminine metaphor for change. Sing it in Springtime, either Lent or Eastertide, on Earth Day, or any moment to remember humankind's interconnection with creation. The simple refrain deepens in meaning as the verses suggest dimensions of the metaphor: if creation is a pregnant witness of Christ incarnate in the world, then every living thing is kin (verses 1-2). For verse 3, I was thinking about the parable of the treasure in the field, and of my family's roots in farming. John 16, Mark 13, and Romans 8 refer to labor pain as a metaphor for the pain of transformation and renewal (verse 4). Teach the community the single-phrase refrain, and your music leader or choir sings the verses. Learn More

  20. Seek Justice
    By: Brian McLaren

    This song was co-written by Brian McLaren and Tracy Howe Wispelwey and is based on the well known text of Micah 6:8. This would be a fun song for church bands to work with. A beautiful transition between verses that could be solo and an uplifting and accessible chorus for the congregation. Learn More

  21. Be Still And Know
    By: Sherri Hansen

    This is a brand new song by composer Sherri Hansen based on the well known line from Psalm 46:10, "Be still and know that I am God." Sherri has done a beautiful job of putting to music the "subtraction prayer" practice by which a word is removed from this phrase until the word "be" is all that remains before going into silence. The audio was produced and performed by well known CMP artist Richard Bruxvoort-Colligan, and the still photos in the video were taken by Sherri Hansen. This simple but beautiful song is going to be used widely we're sure! Learn More

  22. Canticle Of The Sun
    By: Tracy Howe Wispelwey

    This is another song composed by Brian McLaren and performed and produced by Tracy Howe Wispelwey and band. The song is based on the well known words of St. Francis of Assisi. More than giving praise for all of creation, it recognizes God in all of creation. This is a rhythmic and lively acoustic driven song that congregations will have fun singing. It can be used in the context of many different liturgical moments in worship. Note: This song has been on the site for a while but is now marked as new because additional files are now available. Learn More

  23. Gloria
    By: Christopher Grundy

    A simple, swaying refrain that updates the traditional Gloria with fresh lyrics and a contemporary tune. Used in churches across the United States every week for years. One License #CGG2002 Learn More

  24. The Kingdom Of The Lord Is Here
    By: Brian Schroeder

    A worship song that communicates the Kingdom of God as Jesus explains it: unfolding right in front of us and pointing toward justice. CCLI #7236611 Learn More

  25. Incarnate God
    By: Brian Schroeder

    This empowering song shows the incarnation not as God stooping down into a sinful world, but rather becoming one of us as an affirmation of our bodies and experience. Great for Advent and Epiphany. CCLI #7236608 Learn More

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