New CH4 Supplement to Launch in May

Monday February 26 2024

A new supplement to the Church of Scotland’s hymnary will be launched during this year’s General Assembly.

God Welcomes All is the first addition to the Church Hymnary since the fourth edition (CH4) was published in 2005. It is a collection of over 200 hymns and songs in a wide range of styles by writers from Scotland and around the world. The majority have been written in the last 20 years, including songs by well-known writers such as John Bell, Getty Music, Phil Wickham, Fischy Music, Shirley Erena Murray, Sinach and Rend Collective.

With a focus on hospitality and welcome, the collection includes songs based on scripture, for different parts of worship, and the Church year, and covering contemporary themes such as creation and the climate crisis, lament, healing, pilgrimage, ageing and dementia, migration, and reconciliation.

The launch event will take place at St Cuthbert’s Church on Sunday May 19 from 7-9pm, and will feature special guests who have songs included in the collection. Tickets are free but expected to go quickly.

Attendees will be encouraged to sing (although just listening is allowed!) and the organisers are forming a choir to help lead singing on the night. There will be a rehearsal in the afternoon before the event and online rehearsals in advance. Singers should be able to read music.

To reserve your place, or if you wish to be part of the choir, book at https://forms.office.com/e/nkc3VYd1i3

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