COVID-19 NFHS Study Update
As of today (April 19th, 2021), we have some important updates on the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and congregational singing. Many of you will be aware that a large number of public education organizations have been sponsoring a scientific study out of the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Maryland. That […]
8th of March 2021
Covid Updates – Congregational Song
This page will be updated regularly as a count-down to when singing together is safe again based on current recommendations from the CDC and other public health institutions. Total US Population Vaccination Percentage Safe Congregational Singing: National Threshold = 70% to 85% of population fully vaccinated Current National Vaccination Rate = 34.4% (as […]
1st of March 2021
Ambassadors Program Applications Now Open
Become a Center for Congregational Song Ambassador Applications are now being accepted for the next class of Deborah Carlton Loftis Ambassadors. Ambassador Programs are free church music workshops for students at universities, colleges, seminaries and/or online groups on behalf of The Center for Congregational Song (CCS). The workshops are ideally free and open to the […]
22nd of January 2021
Accompaniment Tracks for Lent 2021
Introduction We know that planning worship during the global pandemic has not been easy. With all of the added stress, new skills (audio/video editing!!!), and constant curveballs, we know that you’re probably tired. With Easter just around the corner and plans being made, we hope that these accompaniment tracks will ease your burden a bit, […]
27th of December 2020
USCCB Committee On Doctrine Publishes Hymnology Document
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine recently wrote and distributed a document to their bishops, priests, and music ministers entitled “Catholic Hymnody At the Service of the Church: An Aid for Evaluating Hymn Lyrics”. While the document was referenced in a recent article by catholicnewsagency.com, it was not made publicly available […]
12th of October 2020
Free Christmas Resource Now Available
The Center for Congregational Song, in collaboration with Worship Design Studios and Marcia McFee, has just released a free resource for Advent & Christmas called “Park, Porch, and Sidewalk Sings.” This resource is an effort to equip people to sing this winter safely and with a new spirit. The resource includes 10 accompaniment tracks, a […]
8th of September 2020
Free Webinar Series Announced
**For Immediate Release** Free Webinar Series The Center for Congregational Song Ambassadors will be offering a free webinar series starting this month. Webinar topics will include: “Breaking Through The Traditional/Contemporary Divide” “The Hymnal Anthem Book” “Sing Praise At Any Moment: Paperless Music 101” “Black Hymnody Matters: The Music of Charles A. Tindley, C.P. […]
18th of August 2020
COVID-19 & Singing – An Update Based on Current Research
INTRODUCTION There are currently research teams across the world working on identifying how COVID-19 spreads and how to best protect the population from contracting the virus. Two ongoing studies are particularly focusing on music-making, which is what we will reference in this summary article. Before continuing, a few important considerations: The author of this article […]
9th of June 2020
Guia sobre la adoración durante la pandemia
Hemos elaborado un documento para ayudar a las iglesias a volver a celebrar juntos nuevamente. Haga clic aquí para descargar el documento. El canto y la música La música es un regalo de Dios a toda la creación. Es un medio por el cual nos unimos a Dios y a nuestro prójimo, y conecta […]
Resuming Worship – A Guide
The Director of The Center for Congregational Song has been working for nearly a month on an ecumenical consultation led by United Methodist, Lutheran, and Episcopal liturgical scholars, medical experts, and in consultation with the CDC to create a document entitled “Resuming Care-filled Worship and Sacramental Life During A Pandemic.” The full 36-page document can […]
