During this strange time
that, without exception, affects everyone, I have tried to choose music that
fits the mood of the times. Sometimes we
need comforting, and a lot of it.
Familiar hymns known to most of the congregation help with that. Sometimes we need music for quiet reflection;
music from the Taize community and spirituals can be the right thing. Sometimes we need a musical commentary on
serious issues of justice in our country; there is plenty in the Hymnal and
choral literature to amplify Biblical admonitions.
It’s better, of course, to have the live experience. Someday, that will come. I long to hear congregational song and our church choir. After all, when we sing, we “pray twice” – and it releases endorphins!
I’m grateful to the small groups that have provided music the past 6 months and look forward to once again including EVERYONE.
Brad Norris, Minister of Music
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