1. All Belong Here
    By: The Many

    "All Belong Here" is a new kind of call to communion, a call to remember who we are, and how much we are loved. It is a song that sees the Lord's Table as a place where we all belong. It reminds us that the whole world is God's table, where we can eat and be filled, where we can drink in the grace. Learn More

  2. Amahoro
    By: Tracy Howe Wispelwey

    Amahoro” is a word from the Kirundi language, spoken in Burundi as well as adjacent parts of Tanzania, Uganda and the D.R. Congo. It is a common greeting meaning “peace” and is used in this song as a prayer and blessing that could be translated, “Let peace flow between us!”  Composer Tracy Howe Wispelwey is committed to composing songs that honor and draw from cultural traditions and communities that have been historically marginalized.  Congregations that love to sing songs like "We Are Marching In The Light of God"  (Siyaham' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos') will jump right on this one!

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  3. As We Gather Draw Us Nearer
    By: Andra Moran

    "As We Gather, Draw Us Nearer" marries the traditional hymn melody Beach Spring with vibrant images of nature, family, communion and belonging. This text explains holiness in a fresh, new way. It's a CMP staff favorite! Lyric video for this is coming soon! Learn More

  4. Belong Here
    By: My Anchor Holds

    A beautiful song that reminds us that the Divine always receives us just as we are, and that at it's best the Church is a community that also reflects God's unconditional acceptance and love. My Anchor Holds is the husband/wife duo of Katie and Jacob Eckeberger. Learn More

  5. Broken Body of Christ
    By: The Many

    When we gather around the communion table, we experience not just the body of Christ “on the table” but also the “body of Christ” represented by all of us who “gather around the table.” All of us broken, needy, wanderers, seekers, believers, doubters … all around the table together. All loved by God and welcomed to the table just as we are. This is a song for us to sing around the table and every time we need to remember God’s deep, inclusive love. Note: A lyric video for this song was just added to the site! Learn More

  6. Candle Burning
    By: Pat Mayberry

    Another beautiful contemporary hymn by Canadian composer Pat Mayberry. This song focuses on the Light or "spark of the Divine" within all persons, and could be used in many different contexts liturgically. This would make a great Advent hymn for use during Advent candle lighting services, and also as part of a Christmas service and candle light service in particular. Note: The piano arrangement for this song includes SATB parts!! Learn More

  7. Chant
    By: Brian McLaren

    One of the ancient Christian statements of faith adapted and put into chant form and chanted by Brian McLaren and Tracy Howe Wispelwey. Learn More

  8. Children of God
    By: Jim Martin

    Composer and UCC pastor James F.D. Martin (or "Jim" to most of his friends and colleagues) writes very catchy, easy to learn, upbeat and meaningful songs for worship.  Several of his songs are in the UCC's supplemental contemporary hymnal, "Sing!  Prayer and Praise!" and we are delighted to be sharing his music here at CMP.  

    This one has a Latin feel and could be done in a number of different ways.  Jimmy Buffet worship anyone?

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  9. Christ Has Made Us Friends
    By: Ken Medema

    "Christ Has Made Us Friends" is a celebration of the dramatic and life-changing assertion that followers of Jesus have become a part of a world-wide community of sisters, brothers, and friends. it invites us to bask in that relationship and live out that friendship both in our local church and in our relationships with folks who, though unlike us, are together with us in this new family. Learn More

  10. Come As You Are
    By: The Many

    "Come As You Are” is from the album, Love > Fear, from The Many. It's a reflection on the words of Jesus in Matthew 11:28: "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” The song is an invitation to all of us into God's loving embrace. We can come with our faith and with our doubt; we are welcomed with hopes and with fears. We can come deeply weary and wounded and carrying loads of baggage and God promises to never turn us away. We come as we are and are loved as we are. No small print. No exceptions. Learn More

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