This song was originally written as a theme song for a retreat that took place during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend and that focused on the life and witness of Dr. King.  It underscores the fact that Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech was rooted in his understanding of the Dream of God.  In addition to working well in the context of worship and in several different liturgical moments in worship services, this song is also often used as a theme for church renewal programs, stewardship campaigns, and as music for videos dealing with issues such as hunger, racism, compassion for the poor, and social justice in a broad sense.

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

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

This is one of the most popular songs from a 22 song collection of Children's songs Bryan Sirchio was asked to create for the "Shine" VBS curriculum put together by the Mennonite Church and Menno Media Productions. This is a fun, uptempo song that kids love to sing. I simply explores the justice and love and care for creation that we are called to when we're living "in the Jesus Way." Kids Choirs will have fun with this one! Learn More

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

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

This song is based on the life and teachings of Mother Teresa. When living with her order in Calcutta, India Mother Teresa would end each morning's time of worship by saying to her sisters, "Today let us do something beautiful for God." The song includes as many key teachings and insights that motivated Mother Teresa's work, such as "do something small where you are with what you've got." This song works great in congregational worship and can be done either with just piano or guitar or with a worship band. Learn More

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

Many congregations consider themselves to be "welcoming," and that's fantastic.  But it's time to be MORE than just welcoming.  This song goes beyond welcome to the call for joyful and full participation in the community of faith. 

"More Than Welcome Here" was inspired in part by a quote that Bryan Sirchio saw tweeted...something like "Welcome is being included.  Belonging is being missed when you're not there." 

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