A hymn by William Irons (1812–1883) begins by calling us to “Sing with all the saints in glory.” We typically think of singing this and similar hymns on All Saints Day, but Evangelical Lutheran Worship contains a number of hymns under the topic heading, “Festivals and Commemorations.” What is a commemoration and how can our worship and music planning include them?
Read More > >Jennifer Baker-Trinity
Jennifer Baker-Trinity is a church musician and Associate in Ministry who has served congregations in Illinois, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania. She has been a regular contributor to Sundays and Seasons (Prayers of Intercession, Hymns for Worship) and has authored Soli Deo Gloria: Choir Devotions for Year B (Augsburg Fortress, 2011). She leads assembly song at Beaver Lutheran Church (Beaver Springs, PA) and lives with her spouse and three children in Middleburg, Pennsylvania.
Recent Posts
Singing with the Saints: Commemorations and Music Planning
Posted on Oct 8, 2015 2:53:48 PM by Jennifer Baker-Trinity in Assembly Song, in Planning
Weaving It All Together: Church Music Planning at a Glance
Posted on Sep 22, 2015 12:24:42 PM by Jennifer Baker-Trinity in Planning
Church musicians are always planning: planning for the upcoming rehearsal, next Sunday, next Easter. No matter the situation, planning well contributes to the success of our varied ministries.
Read More > >How do I plan music for Sunday morning?
Posted on Sep 10, 2012 8:37:48 AM by Jennifer Baker-Trinity in Planning, in review-prelude
