Read the main article on why hymnals matter. Controversy sells. It sells newspapers, journals and movies. It may even sell conference registrations, to judge from the frequency with which I’m asked to ...

“Please, no more new hymns. What’s wrong with the inspiring hymns that we grew up with?” This is often the reaction to singing new hymns in worship, something that we’ll be doing often as we start to ...

The hymnals that rest in book racks in the backs of church pews may be taken for granted. Publishers who put them together must understand the songs included in them may have to remain relevant for ...

It's no secret that the Presbyterian Church (USA) -- which is different from other branches of Presbyterianism -- collectively takes a more liberal approach to theology. Most recently, the ...

First Presbyterian Church is inviting all San Antonians to a community-wide hymn sing. The hourlong service of hymns and readings, “Shall We Gather at the River,” will be held 4 p.m. Sunday. The cvent ...

The first Irish Presbyterian hymn book for 350 years is being launched to a capacity audience at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast on Saturday. The first Irish Presbyterian hymn book for 350 years is ...

MOBILE, Alabama -- The flap over the words of the song "In Christ Alone" in the upcoming Presbyterian hymnal could be a positive thing if it promotes Biblical discussion, said an official with the ...

My Aunt Mary Huey — choir director, church youth leader and daughter of a North Dakota pioneer Presbyterian minister — had an unusual hobby. When she left her job at Hemphill Presbyterian Church in ...

IT'S one of the best loved hymns in the world – but it could be about to disappear suddenly from church services. A new edition of a Presbyterian hymn book in America has dropped Northern Ireland ...

Many Irish Presbyterians look forward to the publication of a new book of praise for worship. Naturally it will be entitled, The Irish Presbyterian Hymn Book. Over a lengthy period, a sub committee ...