Posts Tagged: hymns

Presbyterian Hymn-Writer: Hymns on Water, related to Standing Rock

These hymns are written and copyrighted by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, with permission given for free use to Standing Rock supporters.    We Were Born Out of the Waters NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”   We were born out of the waters that give life to all the earth. We were made… Read more »

Lenten Earth Care hymns

Presbyterian pastor Carolyn Gillette was commissioned to write a new set of hymns for Lent by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine. (They have posted the new hymn texts on their web site.)   The hymn for the first Sunday in Lent is based on Genesis 9, with its creation care themes. Carolyn gives permission for free… Read more »

June 19 Lectionary and Reflecting on “Dominion”

Rev. Peter Sawtell, Executive Director of Eco-Justice Ministries, sends out a wonderful weekly e-newsletter “Eco-Justice Notes” that reflects on eco-justice issues from a theological perspective. These weekly columns are inspiring, and I wanted to direct you to Rev. Sawtell’s most…

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