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.

SAMPLE HYMN PAGE

Sample page from Glory to God

BOOKPLATES

Blank Hymnal Bookplates (for Avery 5168 labels)
In Honor Of Hymnal Bookplates (for Avery 5168 labels)
In Memory Of Hymnal Bookplates (for Avery 5168 labels)
Presented To Hymnal Bookplates (for Avery 5168 labels)

IMAGES 

Presbyterian Hymnal (purple)
Presbyterian Hymnal (purple and red)
Presbyterian Hymnal (open)
Hymnal (open with candle)
Accompaniment Hymnal with Organ

HYMNAL CATALOG 

Hymnal Catalog and Information

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
Call to Worship Interview with Hymnal Editor David Eicher
Call to Worship Explanation of the Order of the New Hymnal

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.

Flier with the New Sampler
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

QR Code for Hymnal Contents (Can be used in bulletins for mobile access to hymnal contents list)

FAQ Hymnal Handout

Hymnal Liturgies FAQ

NEWS ARTICLES

"Hymnal Change Is Gonna Come" - Eric Wall, Montreat Musician

"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"
"New Presbyterian Hymnal Contents  to be Released"
"New Hymnal Contents Released"
"New Hymnal — a “compact theology” — Charges toward Publication"
"A Hint of Hymns to Come"

Interview with Mel Bringle on BYU Radio

Hymnal Project Blog

RESEARCH

PPC is interested in your opinion about pew bibles. To participate, please click below to take our short, 5-question survey.

Pew Bible Survey

As part of the research PPC conducted during the hymnal process, a representative sampling of congregations using the current hymnal were invited to take part in a survey evaluating each hymn. The results are included below, as a summary and a detailed report.

Summary of Hymn Survey Results
Detailed Results

In 2011 PPC engaged in a more extensive research survey focused toward the use of worship, music resources, and technology in PC(USA) congregations. The results are compiled in the reports listed below.

Summary of Worship and Music Survey Results
Questions and Responses