Here are three versions of that beloved hymn, What a Friend We Have in Jesus. It was originated in 1855 by as a poem that Joseph M. Scriven wrote home to his mother in Ireland to comfort her while he was in Canada. The tune was composed by Charles Crozat Converse in 1868.
Read More“Based on a viral article, 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act is the essential guide to understanding the legal document and its repercussions on generations of Indigenous Peoples, written by a leading cultural sensitivity trainer, Bob Joseph.
Read MoreLearning the art, and practicing the discipline of compassion, begins by paying attention. It is not possible to be compassionate until we actually take notice of our surrounds, until we see the people before us as, well, real people. Sharon Salzberg, Compassionate Practitioner, voices this animation.
Read MoreChristmas is full of the celebratory sounds of music that echo the joyous fifty days of Christmastide. This music is particularly well suited to choirs and orchestral arrangements in western culture. Here is a small selection to draw you into the richness of the season.
Read MoreThe Advent season lasts for the four weeks leading up to Christmas Day. Contrary to the busyness of the season in the world, the Christian calendar calls us to a time of reflection and contemplation. Have a listen to some of our advent music and listen to Bishop Barron speak about the spirituality of Advent.
Read MoreSjaella is Scandinavian and originally means soul. The the Leipzig vocal sextet give their souls a voice: joint singing. Since 2005, when the ten to thirteen year old girls began performing, the ensemble has enthralled its listeners with crystal-clear acappella singing across all repertoires and genres.
Read MoreInter-faith dialogue is an important one, because all faiths had deep wisdom to share. Our own faith is enriched in listening to the faith traditions of others. Here Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee offers two talks on the essence of Sufism, which is - love.
Read MoreSufi teacher Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee explores the simple but essential truth: that the mystical journey which takes us deep within the heart is always for the sake of the Beloved, never for our sake. In this present time, when so much is distorted, it is vital that we remember this, no matter our faith tradition.
Read MoreRev. Teresa 'Terri' Hord Owens, general minister and president of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), offers a sermon on becoming the church that Jesus has called us to be - fully committed to anti-racism. The Diciples of Christ are in full communion with The United Church of Canada.
Read MoreThis visual essay features tintype photographs of the remaining speakers of endangered languages in North America, highlighting the critical state of Indigenous language loss and celebrating the Native speakers whose voices embody resilience and revitalization.
Read MoreAsh Wednesday has traditionally been an important gathering in the Catholic church, and less so in the Protestant tradition. There is much to learn from its observance, for it is a thoughtful beginning to the Lenten season of repentance and contemplation.
Read MoreIn written word, and simple video, here is a poem that draws together the ecological and the spiritual, reminding us, as we seem to have forgotten, that all the universe and everything in it, is sacred. This is What was Bequeathed Us, from Gregory Orr’s How Beautiful the Beloved.
Read MoreThis video was produced by Hellmann’s (yup, the mayonnaise people!) It tells the story of the food on our tables and why we’re in danger of losing our food sustainability. A Food & Water First “Must Watch.”
Read MoreSr. Joan Chittister is one of the most articulate social analysts and influential religious leader of our times.. In her message, Contemplation in the Midst of Chaos, Sr. Chittister, O.S.B., reflects on what it means to be spiritual, to be contemplative, in the midst of the private chaos that sometimes clutters our lives.
Read MoreMother and God, to you we sing, wide is your womb, warm is your wing. In you we live, move and are fed, Sweet flowing milk, life giving bread. Mother and God to you we bring, All broken hearts, all broken wings
Read MoreDavid Whyte is an Anglo-Irish poet who writes and teaches poetry, and its powerfully transformative nature. He has said that all of his poetry and philosophy are based on "the conversational nature of reality.” His beloved poem, Everything is Waiting for You, invite us into this conversation.
Read MoreWhile all members share in Christ’s ministry, the church from its earliest days has recognized that God calls some to exercise specific gifts of leadership, both paid and voluntary. These ministries of leadership are based in God’s call and therefore serve to remind the community to whom we belong.
Read MoreThe black church is a musical bootcamp. Beyonce, Aretha Franklin, Anderson Paak all found their start singing in the church. Sound Field (PBS) travels to Chicago, the birthplace of gospel music, chatting with gospel artist, Donald Lawrence and then to Orlando to meet singer Tye Tribbett at his church.
Read MoreKnown as the “Moses of her people,” Harriet Tubman was enslaved, escaped, and helped others gain their freedom as a “conductor" of the Underground Railroad. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves.
Read MoreBlack Gospel Music has a long standing tradition in the Christian Church, with its powerful message and joyous sense of celebration. Contemporary artists of the 21st century offer that same emotionally rich experience with modern rhythm and blues arrangements. Such rich offerings.
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