This is a very simple, accessible, upbeat reminder of the Extravagant Welcome at the heart of the Gospel!  Lovely vocals by Trish Bruxvoort Colligan and her prolific husband Richard.  A simple but profound message that "bears the weight of repetition..."  Enjoy!

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

This is a great benediction/sending song written by Brian McLaren and performed by Tracy Howe Wispelwey. Easy to play and teach the congregation. And let's face it--kindness, in addition to being one of the 3 things named as "required" by God in Micah 6:8, is something we simply can't proclaim, embody, and offer enough. The lyrics of this song are also based on the words of Teresa of Avila that we are Christ's hands and body in the world. Learn More

This is another easy to learn and fun to sing song by Matt Black. Based on Jesus' words in Matthew 18:20, the song reminds us that Christ is among us and with us "wherever two or more are gathered." This could be an introit, a gathering song, a camp song--lots of ways to use this song. And Matt once again offers some fun and pretty vocal counter lines and harmonies. Learn More

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

A song encouraging us to be the body of Christ in this world and to be those through whom the Spirit can continue Christ's ministry of justice, healing, and love. Learn More

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.

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

The lyric sheet product is a chord chart with lyrics and chords. The lead sheet product bundles lead sheet, congregational melody line and songleader's guide. This song is licensed via OneLicense.net, CCLI and Worldmaking.net. This song is part of Richard Bruxvoort Colligan's intergenerational camp song album, "Branching Out: Neo Camp Songs." This song explores John 15's words of Jesus and the church: "Abide in me and I'll abide in you" and "I'm the vine; you're the branches; God's the gardener." Good for a reflective campfire moment or a quiet moment in the worship service. 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.

A simple song that is immediately accessible and easy to pick up. Be sure to listen long enough to hear the beautiful vocal harmonies that Matthew Black uses to really bring this song to life. In a world where fear is used to manipulate and control us in so many ways, this simple reminder that when we are "in God"--we can rest and find deep peace and security. In fact Matt suggests that it is ONLY in God that we can "lie down and not be afraid." This song could be used in lots of different ways liturgically, and Matthew includes the vocal arrangement as a download. Learn More

A simple song of blessing and benediction to send people on the road knowing that God is with us and that we're not alone as we take to the road. This one will work well with the "Day 7" "Beyond Belief" 2018 Outdoor Ministries Camp Curriculum theme, "What If We Go Beyond?" The title and lyric was inspired in part by author Anne Lammot's book "Traveling Mercies." Learn More

A simple song written initially to go with a camp curriculum and with the Emmaus Road road story from Luke 24:13-35. Easy to play and accessible to all ages. Learn More

An upbeat song of celebration and joy that takes its biblical inspiration from the well known Psalm 118:24--"This is the day God has made. Let us rejoice and be glad." 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.
• Choral arrangement available at Worldmaking.net.

This piece can function in 3 ways: the refrain can stand alone as a Gloria, fit for that celebratory moment in worship; the verses can stand alone as a hymn form; all together the song can serve both/either. This song works well with organ, piano or band ensemble.

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

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

A song of solidarity with the oppressed and excluded that celebrates commitment and full inclusion in the community of faith. Verses were written to be sung by a soloist and then the congregation sings the chorus together. Useful in many different liturgical contexts. Learn More

• The lyric sheet product is a chord chart.
• The lead sheet product bundles lead sheet, congregational melody line and songleader's guide.
• This song is licensed via OneLicense.net, CCLI and Worldmaking.net.
• This song is part of Richard Bruxvoort Colligan's intergenerational camp song album, "Branching Out: Neo Camp Songs."

Out of the grand tradition of mixer songs such as "Shake Another Hand," it comes. With verses encouraging running, playing, dancing, safe touch and general silliness, the song helps youth do what they want to do anyway-- get to know one another and stretch out with some healthy risks to do so. Perfect for opening night of camp. 

A community song about commitment to the Jesus Way, honoring other paths for other folks, too. Resonates with 'This We Affirm"' affirmation #1: pluralism. Learn More

Jonathan Rundman wrote this Scripture song based on Jesus's words in John 15 as a camp song during the summer of 2016.  It's fun, cathy, easy to play, and kids of all ages will have a blast with this one!  Great for Sunday School classes, children's choirs, or for the whole congregation to be a bit playful in worship.  Enjoy!