HYMNAL PROJECT RESOURCES

Included here are resources for understanding the importance of a new denominational hymnal and for sharing information with your church. We hope these resources help you to learn, share, and get involved with the new Presbyterian hymnal Glory to God.

LEADER READER ARTICLES ABOUT CONGREGATIONAL SONG

Below are essays written by members of the Presbyterian Committee on Congregational Song (PCOCS) and other music leaders and professionals about hymns and worship music. Please feel free to share or distribute these essays in your congregation to help inform people about music, worship, and the history of hymnals. These resources could be used as handouts or bulletin inserts.

Hymnals as Denominational Scrapbooks
Making Full Use of Your Hymnal
No More New Hymns
Studying the Bible through Hymns
The Use of Psalms in Worship
What Goes In a Hymnal
Why Don't Hymns End with Amen
Why Sing Global Songs
Will a Praise Band Help Our Church Grow

OTHER ARTICLES ABOUT WORSHIP AND THE NEW HYMNAL

Family Albums for the People of God, from Call to Worship

Forming Faithful Disciples, from Call to Worship
Singing Praise, from Call to Worship
Don't Just Say It, Sing It, from Horizons

BULLETIN INSERTS AND ANNOUNCEMENT RESOURCES

Below are two bulletin inserts to be used to share information about the new hymnal and additional resources to use in announcing the new hymnal to your session or presbytery.

Bulletin Insert - Hymnal Information
Bulletin Insert - Follow the Hymnal on Facebook
Session or Presbytery Announcement

PCOCS Theological and Language Statements

Hymnal Fundraising Flier
Hymnal Lesson Plan

Hymnal Brochure and Ordering Information

NEWS ARTICLES

"Sing, Sing a Song: Denominational Sing-Along Kicks Off This Weekend"

"Many Voices, One Song: Join Presbyterians in Song"
"Currents of Tradition, Inclusivity Will Flow Together in New Hymnal"
"Cover Designs for New Hymnal Released"

Hymnal Project Blog