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From Ron ...


It’s May 20 as I write this. Christina and I are about to complete a ten-day test trip, offering "hum-along" live music & story events at a half dozen churches in Ontario. Groups of people gathered carefully — fully-masked and carefully distanced in spaces which had been attentively and lovingly cleaned and prepared. Depending on local protocols and practices, some sang, some hummed and some participated by listening and following words with their eyes and hearts. For most of the host churches, it was the first special event featuring live music in over two years.


I was moved by many things: The obvious hunger of people to sing or hum together again. The care taken to compile lists of contact information of those attending. The use of tape and signage to insure appropriate distancing between people. The opened windows to help with the flow of fresh air. The sanitizing of piano keys before and after the events.


I was most profoundly touched, however, by music leaders. Musicians and choir directors have endured a truly challenging time. So many have explored new and sometimes uncomfortable ways of keeping the spirit of music alive using creative means not even dreamed of prior to 2020.


There have been sustained heroic efforts by caregivers, health and safety personnel and educators among many others whose commitment to their craft and calling has been gratefully acknowledged. After being deeply moved in Georgetown, Mono, Bowmanville, Mississauga, Barrie and Oakville this past week, I wish to personally add to that long list of heroic individuals the church musicians who have gone so far beyond what might have been expected of them — or, in many cases, beyond what they themselves might have imagined to be possible.


So, hugs all around (someday when it’s safe) to the directors and players and strummers and singers and hummers who’ve found ways to continue to inspire us in such dark times. I’m very proud to be part of the same family of faith which we refer to as 'church music makers and shakers'!

Music Suggestions for June 2022

REVISED COMMON LECTIONARY

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June 5

Day of Pentecost

・Environment Sunday (see additional titles under 'World Environment Day' below)

---"All That We Have"

---"As the Wind Song Through the Trees"

---"Come, Holy Visitor"

---"Come, Teach Us, Spirit of Our God"

---"Follow the Songlines"

---"I Am God's Child"

---"Loving Spirit"-

---"Renewing Our Spirits" ▶️-

---"Teach Me, God to Wonder" ▶️

---"Time of Dryness Has Passed from Us"

---"Wind on the Water" (key of C)

---"Wind on the Water" (key of D)


June 12 First Sunday after Pentecost / Trinity Sunday

---"A Hymn on Music and Praise"

---"Go Now in Peace"

---"God, How Majestic Is Your Name"

---"God, the All Holy"

---"The Quiet of the Water"

---"Time of Dryness Has Passed from Us"


June 19・Second Sunday after Pentecost / Father's Day

---"A Questioning Song"

---"Can a Man Be Kind and Caring?"

---"I Am God's Child"

---"Just as a Mother Sings"

---"Loving Spirit"

---"Walls That Divide" (key of E)  ▶️

---"Walls That Divide" (key of Eb)

---"Would You Bless Our Homes and Families"  ▶️


June 26・Third Sunday after Pentecost

---"All Who Thirst for Living Water"

---"Go Gently, Go Lightly" (High Voice Version - key of Eb)

---"Go Gently, Go Lightly" (Low Voice Version - key of C)

---"There Is No Greater Love"

June 5

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY (UN)


In the universe are billions of galaxies,

In our galaxy are billions of planets,

But there is Only One Earth.


Additional resources available at: https://www.worldenvironmentday.global

MUSIC SUGGESTIONS

"All That We Have"

"God Who Is Life"

"I Am Your Mother"

"Let Our Earth Be Peaceful"

"Silent Spring Song"

"The Quiet of the Water"

"Where Are the Voices for the Earth?"

Prayers for Ukraine


How could we not want to pray for all those impacted by the mindless horror of Ukraine? Christina has compiled a list of titles from the website which might be used to reflect our solidarity with the innocents of Ukraine and Russia. Even a selected verse or two of any of the titles on this list might be used during a reflective moment in worship to acknowledge how helpless we feel as we stand with those whose lives will forever carry the scars of these current despicable actions and events.


"Christ of the Sad Face"

"Deep In Our Hearts" ▶️

"Dust and Ashes" (Gordon Light)

"God, Help Us When We're Frightened"

"Stay with Us"


June 20 — WORLD REFUGEE DAY (UN)

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World Refugee Day celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. World Refugee Day is an occasion to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives.

Additional resources available at: https://www.unhcr.org/world-refugee-day.html

MUSIC SUGGESTIONS

"I Am Standing Waiting"

"Pilgrims"

"Stranger, Standing at My Door"

"There Is No Child So Small"

"Walls That Divide" (key of E)

"Walls That Divide" (key of Eb)

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MUSIC SUGGESTIONS


"Come,Let Us Welcome"

"Deep In Our Hearts" ▶️

"For Everyone Born,a Place at the Table"

"Kindred in Spirit, Through Jesus Christ"

"Open Wide the Church's Door"

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▶️Accompaniment Music Videos ▶️-


For those who are creating online services, we’ve started developing Video Accompaniment Tracks. They include an introduction and custom accompaniment for all verses and refrains.


You may download these for no charge but, when you use them online, please report the usage to One License and/or CCLI. That is our only source of compensation.

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Accompaniment Track

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Accompaniment Track

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Accompaniment Track

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For a full list of available video accompaniments visit https://vimeo.com/musiklus.
A Reminder... Roll over the little orange "i" symbols in front of the versions available for each title. Doing so will expose information and helpful hints specific to the version to which each one is linked.

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