We are blessed in the United Methodist Church with a past--and present--filled with a rich, diverse, and musical heritage. John and Charles Wesley spread their beliefs through hymns, which were sung “lustily and with good courage” wherever a listening ear and a willing voice were found. Hymns are so central to our worship and being that it is often joked that Methodists are people of two books: the Bible and the Hymnal. Singing can unite our minds and souls, our beliefs and feelings, in ways that little else can. As Methodists we celebrate this knowledge each Sunday as we enter our sanctuaries, sing our hymns, and worship our God.
And yet, while we know and celebrate this heritage, we are faced with the tragic and harsh reality of population decline in many of our churches. Our congregations are thriving in many unique and diverse ways; yet we rarely take the opportunity to fellowship and celebrate our gifts and talents with our larger Methodist community.
The second annual Boston-area hymn sing provides Methodist churches with an opportunity to do just that. Join together for “Blest Be the Tie that Binds,” a hymn-sing that will take place at Old West Church on Saturday, May 19, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. The event will also include anthems from our local church choirs and a chance to fellowship with one another. If you are interested in being a part of this celebration of our local heritage and community, please let us know. We look forward to lifting our voices together in song during what is sure to be a celebration of our family of God!
And yet, while we know and celebrate this heritage, we are faced with the tragic and harsh reality of population decline in many of our churches. Our congregations are thriving in many unique and diverse ways; yet we rarely take the opportunity to fellowship and celebrate our gifts and talents with our larger Methodist community.
The second annual Boston-area hymn sing provides Methodist churches with an opportunity to do just that. Join together for “Blest Be the Tie that Binds,” a hymn-sing that will take place at Old West Church on Saturday, May 19, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. The event will also include anthems from our local church choirs and a chance to fellowship with one another. If you are interested in being a part of this celebration of our local heritage and community, please let us know. We look forward to lifting our voices together in song during what is sure to be a celebration of our family of God!