1. More Than Enough
    By: Bryan Sirchio

    This is another song written specifically for the 2018 "Beyond Belief" Outdoor Ministries Curriculum published by Chalice Press. The Theme for "Day 4" of the curriculum is "What If There Is Enough?," and the Scripture for the day is the feeding of the 5000 in John 6:1-14. Another accessible, easy to sing, easy to play, and multi-layered text that will be useful both at camps and also in Sunday morning worship. This one has particular application for stewardship and moving beyond scarcity thinking to the Abundance of the "Never-ending Source." Learn More

  2. We Hope
    By: Bryan Sirchio

    This song was written to go with the "Day 3" Scriptures and Themes of the 2018 "Beyond Belief" Outdoor Ministries Camp curriculum published by Chalice Press. The theme for the day is "What If We Hope?," and the Scripture is the story of a man's friends bringing a sick friend to Jesus for healing and cutting a hole in the roof in order to get through the crowd." This song is simple, accessible, but layered with meaning and will be useful in many different contexts, from Church camps and retreats to Sunday morning worship. Learn More

  3. Amazing Things
    By: Bryan Sirchio

    This song was written to go with the "Day 2" theme of the "Beyond Belief" Outdoor Ministries 2018 Curriculum. The Scripture for the day is Luke 1: 35-55 (the angel's visitation to Mary announcing she had been chosen to give birth to the Christ). The theme for the day is, "What if God is Bigger?" This song helps underscore that God's capacity to enable us to do "amazing things" in this world is unlimited when people say, as Mother Mary did, "Here I am, let it be." Learn More

  4. Belong To You
    By: Bryan Sirchio

    This is a brand new song written specifically to go with the Day 1 Scripture and Themes of the 2018 "Beyond Belief" Outdoor Ministries Camp Curriculum published by Chalice Press. Based on Psalm 139 and the theme, "What If I Belong?"--this is easy to learn and sing and will be useful in many contexts, including Sunday morning worship services. Learn More

  5. Speak Up
    By: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

    A song about about using your voice, taking a risk when the moment comes. There's a time to be quiet and a time to Speak Up! Consider the moment when you witness bullying, injustice, someone in need or a time to simply be honest about your situation. Resonates with Day 5 of the "Beyond Belief" Inside Out curriculum. Learn More

  6. How Strong
    By: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

    An upbeat, fun song with three parts to be sung simultaneously. Great for kids choir and camp. Based on Psalm 103. Learn More

  7. Candle Burning
    By: Pat Mayberry

    Another beautiful contemporary hymn by Canadian composer Pat Mayberry. This song focuses on the Light or "spark of the Divine" within all persons, and could be used in many different contexts liturgically. This would make a great Advent hymn for use during Advent candle lighting services, and also as part of a Christmas service and candle light service in particular. Note: The piano arrangement for this song includes SATB parts!! Learn More

  8. 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

  9. When Heaven Comes To Earth
    By: Amy Sens

    A fun, upbeat, contagious bluegrass song focusing on the biblical vision of a world of justice and wholeness for the earth and its ecosystems. This one works in many contexts--worship, Sunday School, camp. Amy Sens is an ordained UCC pastor serving a congregation in Baltimore, MD. She has compiled an entire "Bluegrass Hymnal" which you can find out more about by visiting her bandcamp site. Learn More

  10. We'll All Stand Together
    By: Amy Sens

    The imagery for We’ll All Stand Together comes from the book of Revelation. In the city of God, redeemed and made new, the people gather together at the banks of the river, a river of grace that blesses the whole city. We’ll All Stand Together works well at a faster tempo, and is a good one for starting or ending a worship service, especially one focused on social justice and solidarity. Amy Sens is an ordained UCC minister serving a congregation in Baltimore, MD. She has compiled an entire hymnal of bluegrass style worship songs with inclusive language and theology. Contact her directly at her bandcamp site for more information about this great resource! Learn More

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