Commissioning, Ordaining, Installing, Dedicating

  1. Now Let Us Go In Peace
    By: Ken Medema

    This song works well at the end of a gathering of the community of faith where we have been fed, challenged, given new hope, and perhaps new perspectives. It is an invitation to remain at peace with God ad with each other. Learn More

  2. Use These Gifts
    By: Ken Medema

    This is a song about giving of our offerings of time, money, and energy: in short, our lives to God's work. Learn More

  3. 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

  4. I Could Dream Of A World
    By: Ken Medema

    Ken Medema’s CHORAL SETTING of this original text lets singers give voice to disappointments we all face in this life. If we could make our dreams come true, our world would have no pain, no injustice against the land or any living thing, and no war. How do we face the evils and injuries around us? This anthem encourages us to take up the call of charity, of courage, of shouting down the darkness—all possible when we call on God’s Spirit to infuse our journeys. Our dream world is our walk with God’s presence through this life. With music and lyrics by Ken Medema and the choral arrangement by Ken Medema and Cathy Chamblee, this very accessible S.S.A.T.T.B. anthem is supported by a lyrical flowing piano accompaniment. Useful in many different worship settings, your choir will enjoy challenging your congregation to take up the call of the Spirit in their lives. Because this anthem was composed during the pandemic, a performance recording is unavailable, but you may get to know this anthem through the free MIDI-generated recording available on this website. Learn More

  5. The Song Is Alive
    By: Ken Medema

    Ken’s new CHORAL OFFERING uses unique imagery to capture the opportunity that we have to point others to God. When we light the lights, till the soil, and raise the signs that point to home, we keep the Song alive for us all. This easily accessible and multi-purpose anthem, with words and music by Ken Medema and choral arrangement by Ken Medema and Cathy Chamblee, features a flowing piano accompaniment and logical S.A.T.B. voicings that your choir can readily learn. No matter how you use it in your worship service, this anthem will quickly become a choir and a congregational favorite! The mp3 recording of this piece is from an April 2022 performance by the Mercer Singers of Mercer University, Stanley Roberts, director. Learn More

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