Lauren Hall serves as hymnal project administrator.

Submit Songs for the New Hymnal

When we sing about what we believe, song becomes an integral part of shaping us as disciples of Jesus Christ in the Community of Christ. The church’s hymnal project is designed to help us clearly articulate and celebrate our mission and identity, and acknowledges the importance of what we sing.

The principles that guide our witness and ministry as a worldwide church will guide the musical selections to be included in the new song and hymn resources. A two-piece hymnal is scheduled to be presented at the 2013 World Conference, and the work has already begun. Your input is desired!

Respond to a Survey of Current Songs

Visit www.CofChrist.org/hymnal/ to provide feedback on which hymns/songs found in Hymns of the Saints, Sing for Peace, Sing a New Song, and By Request should be carried forward into the new resources. The survey will be available through December 31.

Open Submissions

Songs that speak to our mission and identity that are not in Hymns of the Saints, Sing for Peace, Sing a New Song, or By Request should be submitted to the Hymnal Steering Team for consideration. The source of the piece must be able to be documented. Complete instructions.

The following types of submissions can be accepted as hard copies or printable electronic files, accompanied by a downloadable form:

• Original work with musical notation. If you have an original piece that needs musical notation, see a list of available volunteers.
• Original text in poetic form.
• A photocopy or scan of a song from another source (including a copy of the source’s copyright page).

Open submissions will be accepted from October 1, 2008, to April 15, 2009. Send songs with accompanying submission form to hymnal project administrator Lauren Hall or Community of Christ International Headquarters, ATTN: Lauren Hall, 1001 W. Walnut, Independence, MO 64050-3562 USA.

—Hymnal Steering Team reporting