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Song Suggestions by Lectionary

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I do love the season of Epiphany! For this season in 2026, we're highlighting a number of songs:

For January 11th, Out of the Box, which is written for praise team. (To emphasize the servanthood of Christ, the last verse of our original version could be substituted.) The song can also be used for January 18th.

New! For January 25th, and possibly February 1 and 8th, we have a short piece that could be used as a Gospel Acclamation. Set to the tune of "What Child is This?", it tries to capture the curiosity and excitement around Jesus' early ministry, as well as a spiritual hunger that feels relevant now. Check it here!

Specifically for the Gospel lesson on February 8th, 2026, we offer our spoken anthem Salt!  It can be done by a small group or choir of youth or adults.

For March 8, 2026, the Third Sunday of Lent, we offer two pieces that relate to the Gospel story of The Woman at the Well. We love the living-water imagery of the story and within these songs! (Additionally, they could help mark the celebration of women composers suggested by the American Guild of Organists.)

So, take a look at our duet (or small choir) retelling of the story
The Woman at the Well
, which incorporates the wonderful tune SLANE. Or, consider our new guitar treatment of I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say. Or, to go with the lesson from Romans, see our guitar-based solo version of Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing.

Looking at seasons weatherwise, rather than liturgically, we mention another song, for when winter and related illnesses or troubles seem oppressive. Even if you can't use the song, the study is kind of fun. See Just Now, Engulfed in Months of Winter.

 

Hope you find something useful!

Please check back as Holy Week approaches~

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