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29 Multicultural Anthems For Church Choirs

From Ashley Danyew: "Multiculturalism isn't something we often talk about in church settings, right? Let's be honest: "Most congregations...

A Polish Christmas Lullaby

"How's your Polish?" I said. "It's alright," he replied. "Why do you ask?" I was a worship leader at my first multicultural church in...

Angelus

Looking for multicultural Christmas songs? Here's a traditional song from Latin America called "Angelus." The verses tell the story of...

Multilingual Great Is Thy Faithfulness

As Thanksgiving approaches this year, something that I (James) did in a multicultural church for a Thanksgiving Eve service is sing the...

Hope Is Not Lost: An EP From Willow Creek's Transitional Time

This past weekend, members of Willow Creek's worship team announced their new album, entitled "Hope Is Not Lost." It's comprised of three...

The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power

Today is Reformation Day. On October 31, 1517, a progressive vicar named Martin Luther questioned the powerful Roman Catholic Church...

Weep With Me

In honor of the shooting victims at the Tree of Life synagogue, and for the strength and comfort of their families and the surrounding...

Revelation Song in Eleven Languages

At a Gateway Conference (Texas), an ensemble performed the popular contemporary worship song in 11 different languages (Hebrew, Spanish,...

I Am Almost A Descendant Of Thor

My maternal grandmother was a proud, third-generation, purebred Chicago Swede who grew up in Jeff Park. She had a lot of positive impact...

God Provides

It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is less than a month away. My current favorite for a Gospel Thanksgiving-related song (though it...

How I Came To Multicultural Worship Music

I started writing music on the piano when I was six years old. I was really into J.S. Bach and Tchaikovsky. I learned how lead sheets...