"You Are," by South African singer/songwriter, worship leader. and author John van de Laar is an upbeat, joyful, and moving song of celebration for all the ways God meets us as we are. "You Are" draws worshipers into praise and adoration, and adds meaning to the celebration of the Eucharist. It can also remind us of our diversity in Christ and that we are called to be those who include in our circle every "God-beloved life." CCLI No.: 5513178 Learn More

A powerful new song focusing on ways in which Jesus is present with us in our daily lives and in the world. Once again The Many has provided us with a song that teaches, inspires, and challenges us to live out the compassion, justice, kindness and Extravagant Welcome that is at the heart of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This song also has a great groove and style and production. Definitely give this one a listen! There is a powerful lyric video available for this song also that makes "Where Jesus Was" especially useful in virtual worship. CCLI Song #7169401 Learn More

"When Will the Chains" is an earnest plea to God to bring justice and peace to our world, looking forward to the day of jubilee. Learn More

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

This song is a straight ahead pledge to "honor the stories" of individuals and groups of persons who have been victimized by the abuse of power and systemic injustice. The verse is a simple pledge NOT to violate the dignity of others or to misuse one's power. The chorus is a promise to "speak only truth" and to celebrate the lives of those who have been put down and disrespected. Co-writers Bryan Sirchio and Richard Bruxvoort Colligan had the #Me Too movement in mind when this song was written, as well as the oppression and injustice committed historically against the LBGTQ community and against all marginalized individuals and groups of persons. Learn More

Lenora, Gary, and Hannah Rand of "The Many" have just written and recorded this beautiful song as part of the "We Stand With Love" campaign.  "We Stand With Love" has a great website with instructions on how to get involved with this campaign to help congregations focus on God's Love and Grace this Fall in particular as the presidential election approaches.  There are some great resources and instructions on how to participate and who is involved at www.westandwithlove.org

Please see the entire free bunch of liturgical resources on the CMP site to go along with this campaign also.  Among other prayers and written liturgical resources you will find an entire worship service and a sermon written by Lenora Rand that can be used in worship.

Thanks SO MUCH to The Many for creating these special  "We Stand With Love" resources!

There is no sheet music available yet for this song, but we'll post it as soon as there is. 

From Brian McLaren:   I 'm an enthusiastic Supporter of the #WeStandWithLove campaign (westandwithlove.org), and I wrote this song to bring some beautiful and powerful words from Dr. King into our congregational life.

From CMP:  Brian McLaren was on a road Sabbatical for the first 8 months of 2016. During this time away from the grind of constant travel and preparation for live events Brian wrote, rewrote, compiled, and recorded demos (not finished studio recordings) of 21 songs. 9 of these demos are currently available here on the CMP site, and we are in the process of creating lead sheets and piano arrangements for them. If you would like to purchase this entire collection of Brian's demo's, lyrics, and some notes he wrote about each song (21 songs for $18), please email Bryan Sirchio, CMP Lead Designer, and he will send you a link you can use to purchase Brian's entire collection.

• The lead sheet product includes lead sheet plus songleader's guide and congregational melody line. 
• The lyric sheet product is a chord chart.

"We've had our fill of hatred..." the song sings. "We look to you for mercy." This song is a reflection on Psalm 123, a prayer of surrender in the midst of honest struggle.

This song is licensed via OneLicense.net, CCLI and Worldmaking.net.

We Are a People of Hope can be used as a gathering or sending forth song. It's powerful refrain is easy for congregations to learn and sing. We are ALL the children of God, and we are ALL welcome at God's table. Learn More

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

• The lead sheet product includes lead sheet plus songleader's guide and congregational melody line. 
• The lyric sheet product is a chord chart.

The title of this song comes form the Pledge of Alligience, whose presence and meaning has changed over the years for many people. Psalm 2 is about two ways for nations to live, and the song "Under God" laments the way that brings suffering. The song directly addresses the authorities and powers that make political decisions that effect people's life and livelihoods.

This song is licensed via OneLicense.net, CCLI and Worldmaking.net.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu defined the Nguni Bantu word "ubuntu" as "I am, because you are." Inspired by these words, Ken Medema uses "ubuntu" in this highly memorable, rhythmically driven song that celebrates the communion shared, the justice done, and the path forward that is possible when we come together to worship God in this fellowship that knows no bounds. This easy-to-learn piece is suitable as a congregational song for a variety of purposes. Learn More

This irresistible sing-along with a reggae feel invites congregants to echo Ken's chorus lyrics in this celebration of the chance we all have to do God's justice and mercy in this world. This kind of service only happens when "see all the world through a new humble heart." Learn More

This song was written specifically to match the "Day 5" Scripture and Theme of the 2018 "Beyond Belief" Outdoor Ministries Camp curriculum published by Chalice Press. The Scripture is the amazing encounter of Jesus and the Syrophoenician Woman in Mark 7:24-30, and the theme for the day is "What If We Speak Up?" Sometimes speaking up is hard and requires courage and strength to "find our voices." This song is a prayer for that courage and grace and the ability to know when it's time to speak up. Learn More