Church Choir Home and Family Anthems

Perfect for Father's Day and using Jesus' earthly father Joseph as a model, this text explores a variety of ways that we can nurture spiritual excellence in our children. Set to the well-known hymn tune

Written for the One Voice Children's Choir, this work mixes English and Swahili in a pop-style setting to drive home the message: "There is beauty all around when there's love at home."

"God our Father, good and holy, keep your children safe from harm; send your guardian angels to them, shield them by your mighty arm." This prayer for God's protection can be sung by SATB choir with

This setting of the classic text features a warm, lyrical melody framed in beautiful choral textures and layers. The anthem's crowning moment comes as the choir sings, "Bless us all that one day we may

"In my Father's hands, He covers me with grace." Patricia Mock and Faye Lopez have created a folk-like anthem of comfort and assurance. The memorable refrain and  transparent vocal textures will appeal

Two profound songs of exile are paired in this moving anthem: the Latin text of Psalm 137, "Super flumina Babylonis," which is the Israelites' lament of their exile in Babylon, and the slavery-era spiritual

This anthem was written for a women's conference at Princeton Theological Seminary. The text sings of the role of women in the church, acknowledging both difficult and joyful experiences. The piece may be

Families are the building blocks of a nation. As we strengthen our families, we strengthen our nation. This song emphasizes working together, united in our purpose to build upon the good from our past. The

This touching anthem is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate home and family. With an option to incorporate a children's choir, this flexible selection provides an opportunity to unite God's family in

This carefully crafted anthem of praise for adults and optional children's choir includes easy part-writing with limited ranges that make this a perfect multigenerational moment for any service. The

Offering comfort and assurance, this anthem ministers to the spiritual longings of the heart. The melody invites expressive singing and weaves in a brief quote from the well-loved hymn Near to the Heart