Modern/Contemporary Worship Anthems for the Church Choir

Rollicking joyfulness marks this enthusiastic gospel song based on Matthew 5:13-14: spread light, salt, joy, and hope in the world. The repeated sections make it easy to teach, with ad-lib solo throughout

Part of the African American Church Music Series, this soulful call to worship will create a joyful atmosphere of praise and worship.  The accessible melody and harmonies make it easy for your choir to

Based on the theme of bringing your whole self into the act of worship, this gathering song for SATB choir, assembly and piano also includes optional instrumentation: flute, tenor saxophone, trumpet,

This contemporary-style wedding song for solo or unison voices with optional string quartet creates a treasured memory in the midst of a holy moment as two become one. Use for prelude, offertory, or

For liturgical use on Trinity Sunday, or in general worship throughout the year. Part of the larger Revival collection which takes traditional hymns and creates arrangements for contemporary ensembles to

A beloved text is given a fresh setting in this ballad-style arrangement for choir and piano (optional guitar and congregation). Two verses in harmony give way to a third in unison with soprano descant.

This anthem speaks to the knowledge that Christ still rises even when our faith falters, friends are divided, or prayers go unsaid. Christ still rises when hope and joy return. With a smooth worship ballad

Solo driven, this contemporary setting of Psalm 145 invites assemblies to join in with its infectious keyboard accompaniment and easy-to-sing melody.

Based on Psalm 138, a psalm rich with images of human worth, this piece is a call to cherish the uniqueness of every human person and their dreams. Small or large groups will find this effective, and

With a light Celtic lilt, this is a joyful hymn of praise for God's creation. In a richly textured setting for SATB choir and soloist, the vocals vary by verse and by refrain, nicely complemented by piano

Based upon Matthew 6:25-34 and Luke 12:22-32, this two-part mixed setting offers a refrain that is a Quaker blessing and verses that provide reassurance of God's care for his people. The flowing syncopated

"Make me an instrument of peace for all the world to hear." This two-part mixed voicing with descant on verse three is simple to learn and can be enhanced by adding flute and cello to the piano

Here is lovely piece for occasions of confirmation, ordination, commissioning, and the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. In this verse/refrain composition, the verses may be taken by a solo cantor, duet, or

A unique Advent song for the assembly that challenges us to reach outside ourselves with hope and love to combat the hate and prejudice that surrounds us. The simple ostinato has various melodies that are

A striking and poetic text drawn from the Book of Wisdom urges us to search for the precious gift of wisdom, personified as the lovely, moving feminine image of God's spirit at work in us. Just as striking

This gently moving piece extols the experience of communal worship. Yes, a church has four walls and a roof, but it becomes so much more than that when a community of believers are nourished through the

The composer is a gifted writer in numerous musical styles. He shows his versatility in Way, Truth and Life, which has a pleasant contemporary feel complete with Latin rhythms and an optional

The Scottish melody KELVINGROVE has become known the world over through its association with John Bell's text The Summons. Gary Daigle's transformation of the lilting melody into a more

Set for keyboard and three-part choir, with optional solo verses, this new text and tune address the unity and interdependence of all God's children. Additional parts for C instrument or guitar are

"Anywhere you may go, you are God's child." This tender folk ballad sings of comfort and trust in God's care. It can be sung by a soloist, trio, or choir with keyboard accompaniment, and the flute, guitar,

The longing put to words in this piece is perfectly matched by the original tune. The assembly's repeated response to the litany of the soloist invites everyone to recognize the presence of Christ in the

This original composition, scored for SAB voices, cantor, assembly, keyboard and guitar with optional C instrument and cello, has an attractive, singable tune that combines with a thoughtful text. The song