December 11, 2022: Third Sunday of Advent (Year A)
"Join us this week on Sing For Joy, as we journey to Spain, England, Germany, and the Americas with music for the third week of Advent." Hear @NLChoir@StPaulsLondon@StOlaf_Music and more! https://t.co/MCuj8XAuMj
December 4, 2022: Second Sunday of Advent (Year A)
"This week on Sing For Joy, we hear music that invites us into the second week of the Advent season. Join us this week to hear music of preparation as we await the birth of Christ."
https://t.co/g6lbWy2OL9
In the November newsletter Rev. Alexandra Jacob reflects on All Saints Day and the text of the hymn "There Is a Land of Pure Delight," which, she explains, "assures us that death is not a gaping chasm or a depthless ocean; it is a "narrow sea."
https://t.co/0UesOFGJXC
October 2, 2022 - "This week on Sing For Joy, we remember the feast day of 13th century faith leader Saint Francis of Assisi. Join us as we hear the vivid imagery of St Francis, set to beautiful music." -Rev. Alexandra Jacob
"This week on Sing For Joy, we'll hear music that invites us into a colorful story from Luke - the story of the rich man and Lazarus. Join us this week as we explore the themes of worship through scripture and song." -Rev. Alexandra Jacob
"Our hope lies in the work of improvisation, of the Spirit's movement across time and space to do something new, grounded in the hope of Jesus Christ." -Rev. Alexandra Jacob in the September SFJ newsletter:
https://t.co/gr6PALuf0B
"Mary's words are both a balm of comfort and a call to action." -Rev. Alexandra Jacob
Come read the SFJ August newsletter and reflect with Rev. Jacob on Mary's Magnificat (song), and how it "speaks to a world turned upside down."
https://t.co/ofs0HzalEF
"The apostle Paul says in Galatians that we are to 'clothe ourselves with Christ.' This week on Sing For Joy, we hear music that reminds us of this call. Join us!" @First_Plymouth @OleEnsembles
"Saying 'thank you' might be described as what happens when gratitude and honesty embrace." Read the rest of Pastor Benson's farewell message in the May newsletter. Donate online during our spring fund drive to support the program! https://t.co/TKa5EgFIly
Hear songs of trouble, grief and pain, this week on SFJ. Including Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen, performed by @ElmerIseler: https://t.co/clUttTnLP0
Is music just a pretty face put on messages to make people feel good, or is it an honest expression of heart and mind? Hear music that wants to be truthful this week on SFJ, with @CalvinCollege@WinCathedral @OleEnsembles and more: https://t.co/KoPVK1Hsym
"Music has power to turn and hold a personβs attention." Tune in to SFJ this week with @WellsCathedral1@ChoirofKingsCam The Dale Warland Singers, and more: https://t.co/N3vMJFb0YC
"Grace, the giver of abundant life, like the heart and lungs that keep us literally alive, seems to flourish with rhythm." In the Sep newsletter, Pastor Benson reflects on the art of paddling a canoe, throwing a discus and creating music: https://t.co/jJPdDVKIZB