While I can no longer remember who said it and in which class, I recall being taught in seminary that we learn much of our theology from hymn writers. And, at least for me, there is no greater season ...

I recall hearing from my seminary days that, for better or worse, much of our theology as Christians is learned through the hymns we sing. I suppose it is true for any faith tradition that ...

Celebrate the holiday season with us as we tell the beloved story by Charles Dickens of four ghosts that visit Ebeneezer Scrooge to teach him the true meaning of Christmas. This is the perfect family ...

At the beginning of the Christmas Eve service at Lititz Moravian Church, the congregation is cloaked in darkness as it begins to sing “Stille Nacht” — the German version of “Silent Night.” “It’s so ...

When it comes to Christmas music, there are too many joyful songs to count. In fact, there's a holiday tune for every occasion and mood, from classic Christmas songs playing nonstop on the radio and ...

Carols and hymns are the common thread that winds through the myriad traditions of the Christmas holiday. Their appeal is rooted in their timelessness, and the messages their lyrics convey, say area ...

Romans 12:1: “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” As we enter the ...

Welcome to The 12 Days of Christmas Songs: an attempt to uncover the forgotten history of some of the most memorable festive tunes. From December 14 through 25, we’ll be tackling one secular song and ...