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 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

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

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

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

• 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. 

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 is designed for campfire or candle-lighting worship. It's a chant that is fun to do with hand drums or, at a faster tempo, with claps, knee slaps and finger snapping. Once learned, try it in canon. This song could also function as a prayer response sung amid petitions. 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." Resilience, not happiness. Nothing wrong with being happy, but if that's the only goal for our kiddos, we will be forming grown-ups who understand seasons of unhappiness as failure and be unprepared for inevitable losses in a mature life of faith. Many outdoor ministry settings happen around woods, so this uses a tree's growth rings in the forest as a metaphor for how each person's stories is embedded in our daily life. Learn More

A catchy, open-hearted sing-along paraphrase sing-along of the Decalogue. This is particularly useful for children, youth and families. Learn More

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

Ken Medema wrote this song to go with Day 4 Scriptures (John 6:1-14 ) and themes of the 2018 “Beyond Belief” Outdoor Ministries Curriculum Published By Chalice Press. The theme for the day is "What If There Is Enough?" Note: There are accompaniment tracks available (music recordings without the vocals) for all of Ken's 2018 Branching Out Curriculum songs. 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 centers on Romans 8:38-39, a passage abot God's unfailing love. Verses unpack the nitty gritty, the refarin is a catchy reminder of the heart of the Jesus tradition. Great for camp, intergeneratial worship or a hymn of praise in a liturgical service. 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."

The Maundy Thursday words of Jesus' new commandment are haunting: Love one another. This slow blues shines the spotlight on moments of Jesus' ministry told in the gospels where he showed great love. 

Singing about our ancient lineage of prayer: the people of God listen carefully for God's voice. A song for Prayer for Illumination, Gospel Acclamation, Communal Prayer or moment of Discernment. Learn More

• Lyric sheet is also a chord chart.
• Congregational melody line and songleader's guide is bundled in the "lead sheet" product.
• Piano score coming soon.
• This song is licensed via OneLicense.net, CCLI or Worldmaking.net. 
• This song is part of richard Bruxvoort Colligan's "Branching Out" camp song album

Groovy easy-to-learn pop-folk song centered on Jesus' stack of metaphors for active faith in Matthew 5.14: you're like light shining on the planet, a city on a hill. Great for a moment of sending, commissioning, baptism, affirmation of faith or campfire.

• 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."

The gospel of John has Jesus deliver this simple metaphor in chapter 15: I'm the vine; you're the branches; God's the gardener. This song unpacks it as an intergenerational upbeat song. Three simple lines can be learned easily and then sung together and simultaneously. Great for kids and youth in a camp, youth gathering or Sunday School context.

• 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."

"You did not choose me, but I chose you." Jesus' words from John 15.16 can be heard as claiming, community and commissioning all at once. A good cmapfire song as well as congregational piece.

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