Posts Categorized: Music

Worldchanging 101: A Conversation with David LaMotte

In New York on Monday, March 7? Join us for a conversation with David LaMotteNoon – 1:30 PMPresbyterian Conference Room777 United Nations Plaza, 7th Floor(corner of E. 44th St. and 1st Ave.)New York, NY 10017 A light lunch will be provided; donations will be accepted to defray the cost of lunch. The Presbyterian Ministry at… Read more »

Ambassadors sing for peace: a tribute to Nelson Mandela

by Esther Lee On December 5, the Salvation Army in New York hosted a delightful holiday concert, presenting four singing Ambassadors. Little did anyone know that it would fall on the day one of the most revered men who symbolized unity and freedom would pass away. The news of Nelson Mandela’s death grieves us all…. Read more »

Those who cannot keep from singing

I give thanks today for those who cannot keep from singing. Song sustains us, guides us.Song expresses our deepest fears and our most profound hopes.Song challenges the powers and proclaims an alternative vision.Song leads us into living that alternative. The January Term Doctor of Ministry class meeting at the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations… Read more »

IEPC Theme Song

For Jamaican singer/songwriter Grub Cooper, music is not only the universal language but also the fastest way to reach people and touch their emotions. And for Cooper, the music has to be accessible to all. During the past 40 years…

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Lord, What a Parade! – new hymn for Palm Sunday

Lord, What a Parade! LYONS 10.10.11.11 (“O Worship the King, All Glorious Above”) Lord, what a parade! The crowd quickly grew; What noise they all made in welcoming you. “Hosanna!” they shouted. “It’s David’s own son! Hosanna! Come save us!…

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Reflections on New Zealand

Pam Tankersley of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa/New Zealand spoke at the Ecumenical Women’s worship service on March 1. She reflected on the earthquake that struck her country – of the loss of human life – the injuries – the…

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Nothing Is Lost on the Breath of God

Pam Tankersley of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa/New Zealand spoke at the Ecumenical Women’s worship service this morning. She reflected on the earthquake that struck her country – of the loss of human life – the injuries – the pain…

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Advent Devotion – December 11, 2010

Scripture – Matthew 24:1–14 Now We Wait Again Tune: Picardy Now we wait again, O Jesus, For your coming in our day; We are weary with our anguish, Unto you we humbly pray: Let your healing touch our sorrows, Lead…

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Songs for Peace and Justice – Register now!

Register now – registration closes September 17. Songs for Peace and Justice Oct 10-14 – Stony Point Center “Find Your Voice: Music for a Just and Caring Church” Be part of a four-day multi-cultural creative gathering. Join pastors, church musicians,…

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O for a thousand tongues to sing . . .

A choir highlighted the Saturday evening worship service at the 2010 Presbyterian Peacemaking Seminar. Thanks to director Corey Nelson and all who sang! Thanks to David Barnhart for taking the video.

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