Sing For Joy http://www.singforjoy.org Sing For Joy expresses, through sacred choral music and thoughtful commentary, the biblical themes that are the basis of Christian worship for each week in the church year. This half-hour program prepares listeners for worship, reinforces their worship experience and, for many listeners, is their primary form of worship during the week. The musical performances "do the talking," while the concise commentary illustrates the meaning of the texts. http://www.singforjoy.org/rss/rss-image.jpg Sing For Joy http://www.singforjoy.org 200 96 en-us (c) St. Olaf College March 17, 2024: Fifth Sunday in Lent (Year B) <p>On this fifth Sunday in Lent, churches around the world will hear the fifty-first psalm, "Create in me a clean heart, O God." Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear music for that psalm and more.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2024-03-17 2024-03-17_SFJ Sun, 17 March 2024 00:01:00 CST March 10, 2024: Fourth Sunday in Lent (Year B) <p>This week, Christian worshipers will hear a familiar passage from the gospel of John, which begins, "for God so loved the world..." Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear music inspired by this text.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2024-03-10 2024-03-10_SFJ Sun, 10 March 2024 00:01:00 CST March 3, 2024: Third Sunday in Lent (Year B) <p>Join us this week on Sing For Joy as we hear music for the third Sunday of Lent that speaks to the power of Christ's cross.&nbsp;</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2024-03-03 2024-03-03_SFJ Sun, 03 March 2024 00:01:00 CST February 25, 2024: Second Sunday in Lent (Year B) <p>In the scripture reading heard in churches this week, worshipers will hear Jesus tell his disciples to take up their crosses and follow him. Join us on Sing For Joy, as we listen to music inspired by this instruction</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2024-02-25 2024-02-25_SFJ Sun, 25 February 2024 00:01:00 CST February 18, 2024: First Sunday in Lent (Year B) <p>This week as Christians begin observing the holy season of Lent, we hear stories of Jesus' baptism, wilderness temptation, and the beginning of his preaching ministry. Join us for music for the season on Sing For Joy.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2024-02-18 2024-02-18_SFJ Sun, 18 February 2024 00:01:00 CST February 11, 2024: Transfiguration of Our Lord — Last Sunday after Epiphany (Year B) <p>This Sunday is Transfiguration Sunday - the day in the Church year when we hear the story of Christ transfigured on a mountain peak. This week, join us on Sing For Joy as we hear music to go along with this special day in the liturgical calendar.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2024-02-11 2024-02-11_SFJ Sun, 11 February 2024 00:01:00 CST February 4, 2024: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany — Lectionary 5 (Year B) <p>Join us this week on Sing For Joy, as we hear music and scripture readings for this season in the Church year.&nbsp;</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2024-02-04 2024-02-04_SFJ Sun, 04 February 2024 00:01:00 CST January 28, 2024: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany — Lectionary 4 (Year B) <p>This week, Christian congregations will hear a story of healing form the gospel of Mark. Join us as we hear music of healing and thanksgiving, this week on Sing For Joy.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2024-01-28 2024-01-28_SFJ Sun, 28 January 2024 00:01:00 CST January 21, 2024: Third Sunday after Epiphany — Lectionary 3 (Year B) <p>This week, churches around the world hear a story about Jesus calling the disciples. Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear music to accompany that story.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2024-01-21 2024-01-21_SFJ Sun, 21 January 2024 00:01:00 CST January 14, 2024: Second Sunday after Epiphany — Lectionary 2 (Year B) <p>This week in the Christian year, we hear stories of calling - stories of God's call and our response. Join us for music to accompany these stories, this week on Sing For Joy.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2024-01-14 2024-01-14_SFJ Sun, 14 January 2024 00:01:00 CST January 7, 2024: Baptism of Our Lord — Lectionary 1 (Year B) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we hear music for Baptism of Our Lord Sunday. Join us for inspiring music for this day in the Church year.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2024-01-07 2024-01-07_SFJ Sun, 07 January 2024 00:01:00 CST December 31, 2023: Epiphany of Our Lord (Year B) <p>This week, Christians across the world celebrate the end of the short Christmas season. Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear music for this season.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-12-31 2023-12-31_SFJ Sun, 31 December 2023 00:01:00 CST December 24, 2023: Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year B) <p>This year in the Christian calendar, December 24 is both the fourth Sunday of the Advent season&nbsp;<em>and&nbsp;</em>Christmas Eve! On Sing For Joy, we celebrate both. Join us this week as we hear music for this special day.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-12-24 2023-12-24_SFJ Sun, 24 December 2023 00:01:00 CST December 23, 2023: Christmas Special (Year S) <p>During this season of beauty and gift-giving, we receive a gift of musical beauty for both heart and mind - highlights from the 110th annual Christmas Festival Concert from St. Olaf College, performed at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. This year's theme is "Promise of Peace". The Sing For Joy radio program is pleased to share this gift of music with you this season. Join us on Sing For Joy.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-12-23 2023-12-23_SFJ Sat, 23 December 2023 00:01:00 CST December 17, 2023: Third Sunday of Advent (Year B) <p>this week, churches around the world celebrate the third Sunday of Advent. Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear music for the season.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-12-17 2023-12-17_SFJ Sun, 17 December 2023 00:01:00 CST December 10, 2023: Second Sunday of Advent (Year B) <p>This week, Christians celebrate the second Sunday of the Advent season. Join us this week on Sing For Joy as we hear music that prepares us for the coming of Christ.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-12-10 2023-12-10_SFJ Sun, 10 December 2023 00:01:00 CST December 3, 2023: First Sunday of Advent (Year B) <p>This week, churches around the world begin celebrating the season of Advent. Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear music for the season!</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-12-03 2023-12-03_SFJ Sun, 03 December 2023 00:01:00 CST November 26, 2023: Christ the King, Last Sunday after Pentecost — Lectionary 34 (Year A) <p>This week in the Christian calendar, we celebrate Christ the King Sunday. Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear music for this special day in the life of the Church.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-11-26 2023-11-26_SFJ Sun, 26 November 2023 00:01:00 CST November 19, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 33 (Year A) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we encounter music for this Sunday in the church year as well as music for Thanksgiving. Join us as we explore music together on this week's program.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-11-19 2023-11-19_SFJ Sun, 19 November 2023 00:01:00 CST November 12, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 32 (Year A) <p>Christians around the world this week will hear a story in worship about staying awake and being prepared. Join us for music inspired by this story, this week on Sing For Joy.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-11-12 2023-11-12_SFJ Sun, 12 November 2023 00:01:00 CST November 5, 2023: All Saints Day (Year A) <p>This week, Christians far and wide celebrate All Saints Day. Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear music for this tender and hopeful day in the Church year.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-11-05 2023-11-05_SFJ Sun, 05 November 2023 00:01:00 CST October 29, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 30 (Year A) <p>This week, many Christians celebrate Reformation Sunday, commemorating the Protestant Reformations of the 16th century. Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear music for Reformation Sunday.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-10-29 2023-10-29_SFJ Sun, 29 October 2023 00:01:00 CST October 22, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 29 (Year A) <p>This week in Christian churches, worshipers will hear a psalm of praise and a gospel story about, of all things, taxes! Join us on Sing For Joy as we explore these texts through music.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-10-22 2023-10-22_SFJ Sun, 22 October 2023 00:01:00 CST October 15, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 28 (Year A) <p>This week in churches around the world, worshipers will hear the familiar twenty-third psalm, which begins, "the lord is my shepherd." Join us on Sing For Joy as we explore that psalm in music.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-10-15 2023-10-15_SFJ Sun, 15 October 2023 00:01:00 CST October 8, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 27 (Year A) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we hear music and reflections for this week in the church year. Join us as we journey through music together.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-10-08 2023-10-08_SFJ Sun, 08 October 2023 00:01:00 CST October 1, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 26 (Year A) <p>This week, churches around the world will hear a poem from the book of Philippians. Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear that text - and more - set to music.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-10-01 2023-10-01_SFJ Sun, 01 October 2023 00:01:00 CST September 24, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 25 (Year A) <p>This week in Christian worship, many congregations will hear a parable of Jesus. Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear music to accompany and illustrate that parable.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-09-24 2023-09-24_SFJ Sun, 24 September 2023 00:01:00 CST September 17, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 24 (Year A) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we explore the themes and music of the week's scripture readings heard in worshiping communities across the world. Join us for music and reflections for this season.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-09-17 2023-09-17_SFJ Sun, 17 September 2023 00:01:00 CST September 10, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 23 (Year A) <p>This week, worshipers across traditions will hear an encouraging word from Jesus: where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them. Join us this week on Sing For Joy as we hear that verse, and much more, set to beautiful music.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-09-10 2023-09-10_SFJ Sun, 10 September 2023 00:01:00 CST September 3, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 22 (Year A) <p>This week in churches around the world, worshipers hear instructions on how to life a life of faithfulness. We hear these instructions set to diverse music this week on Sing For Joy, and we hope you'll join us!</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-09-03 2023-09-03_SFJ Sun, 03 September 2023 00:01:00 CST August 27, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 21 (Year A) <p>In the Bible story read in churches around the world this week, Jesus offers words of affirmation to his disciple Peter. Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear music to accompany scripture.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-08-27 2023-08-27_SFJ Sun, 27 August 2023 00:01:00 CST August 20, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 20 (Year A) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we hear music for this Sunday in the Christian year. Join us for music and reflections for this season after Pentecost.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-08-20 2023-08-20_SFJ Sun, 20 August 2023 00:01:00 CST August 13, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 19 (Year A) <p>This week in worship, many Christians will hear the story of Jesus walking on water. Join us this week on Sing For Joy as we hear music to accompany this story and more!</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-08-13 2023-08-13_SFJ Sun, 13 August 2023 00:01:00 CST August 6, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 18 (Year A) <p>Join us this week on Sing For Joy as we hear music and scripture for this Sunday in the church year.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-08-06 2023-08-06_SFJ Sun, 06 August 2023 00:01:00 CST July 30, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 17 (Year A) <p>This week, churches around the world will hear words of assurance from Jesus and from the Apostle Paul. Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear music to accompany that assurance.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-07-30 2023-07-30_SFJ Sun, 30 July 2023 00:01:00 CST July 23, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 16 (Year A) <p>In this week's gospel reading heard in churches around the world, we hear of God as a harvester. Join us this week on Sing For Joy as we explore this theme in scripture and song!</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-07-23 2023-07-23_SFJ Sun, 23 July 2023 00:01:00 CST July 16, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 15 (Year A) <p>This week in Christian worship, congregations will hear a parable about a field with good soil and a bountiful harvest. Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear music to accompany this story and more!</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-07-16 2023-07-16_SFJ Sun, 16 July 2023 00:01:00 CST July 9, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 14 (Year A) <p>Today on Sing For Joy, we hear music that reminds us of one of the promises of scripture: that Christ will bring us rest. Join us as we hear music for this Sunday in the Christian year.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-07-09 2023-07-09_SFJ Sun, 09 July 2023 00:01:00 CST July 2, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 13 (Year A) <p>This week, churches around the world will hear Jesus invite his disciples to offer welcome to others in his name. Join us this week on Sing For Joy as we hear music that accompanies that welcome.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-07-02 2023-07-02_SFJ Sun, 02 July 2023 00:01:00 CST June 25, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 12 (Year A) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we hear music that guides us through the scripture readings for the week in Christian worship. Join us as we explore the music for this Sunday in the Church year.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-06-25 2023-06-25_SFJ Sun, 25 June 2023 00:01:00 CST June 18, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 11 (Year A) <p>This week, churches across the world will hear the hundredth psalm, a familiar psalm of praise. Join us on Sing For Joy as we explore many diverse musical settings of Psalm 100.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-06-18 2023-06-18_SFJ Sun, 18 June 2023 00:01:00 CST June 11, 2023: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 10 (Year A) <p>This week on <em>Sing For Joy</em> we hear music of praise for this Sunday in the Christian year. Join us this week for music and reflections.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-06-11 2023-06-11_SFJ Sun, 11 June 2023 00:01:00 CST June 4, 2023: The Holy Trinity — First Sunday after Pentecost (Year A) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we hear music for Trinity Sunday. Join us as we contemplate the mystery of the Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-06-04 2023-06-04_SFJ Sun, 04 June 2023 00:01:00 CST May 28, 2023: Day of Pentecost (Year A) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we celebrate Pentecost with the Church around the world. Join us for spirit-filled music on this special holy day.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-05-28 2023-05-28_SFJ Sun, 28 May 2023 00:01:00 CST May 21, 2023: Ascension of the Lord (Year A) <p>This week, many Christians celebrate Ascension Day, remembering the day when Jesus ascended to heaven to be with God. Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear music for this special day in the Church year.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-05-21 2023-05-21_SFJ Sun, 21 May 2023 00:01:00 CST May 14, 2023: Sixth Sunday of Easter (Year A) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we continue in the season of Eastertide with music and reflections for this Sixth Sunday of Easter. Join us!</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-05-14 2023-05-14_SFJ Sun, 14 May 2023 00:01:00 CST May 7, 2023: Fifth Sunday of Easter (Year A) <p>We continue in the season of Eastertide on Sing For Joy. Join us as we hear music for the season!</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-05-07 2023-05-07_SFJ Sun, 07 May 2023 00:01:00 CST April 30, 2023: Fourth Sunday of Easter (Year A) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we hear music inspired by the twenty-third Psalm: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Join us for music and reflections as we continue in the season of Lent.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-04-30 2023-04-30_SFJ Sun, 30 April 2023 00:01:00 CST April 23, 2023: Third Sunday of Easter (Year A) <p>Easter Sunday was two weeks ago, but the Christian Church continues to celebrate the season of Easter. Join us on Sing For Joy this week as we hear music for the season.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-04-23 2023-04-23_SFJ Sun, 23 April 2023 00:01:00 CST April 16, 2023: Second Sunday of Easter (Year A) <p>Easter Day may have past, but the Easter season is just beginning. Join us on this week's Sing For Joy as we continue the celebration of Christ's resurrection.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-04-16 2023-04-16_SFJ Sun, 16 April 2023 00:01:00 CST April 9, 2023: Resurrection of Our Lord — Easter Day (Year A) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we will finally celebrate the joyful day of Easter! Join us for music that leads us into this season of new life.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-04-09 2023-04-09_SFJ Sun, 09 April 2023 00:01:00 CST April 7, 2023: Good Friday (Year A) <p>On this week's special Good Friday episode of Sing For Joy, we join Christians across the world in remembering the day of Jesus' death on the cross. Join us as we hear music for this day in the life of the Church.&nbsp;</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-04-07 2023-04-07_SFJ Fri, 07 April 2023 00:01:00 CST April 2, 2023: Sunday of the Passion — Palm Sunday (Year A) <p>This week, Christian congregations across the globe will celebrate Palm Sunday, the day of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the start of Holy Week. Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear music for this important day in the life of the Church year.&nbsp;</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-04-02 2023-04-02_SFJ Sun, 02 April 2023 00:01:00 CST March 26, 2023: Fifth Sunday in Lent (Year A) <p>This week, worshiping congregations across the world will hear a remarkable story about Jesus and Lazarus. Join us this week on Sing For Joy as we explore the story and the music that accompanies it.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-03-26 2023-03-26_SFJ Sun, 26 March 2023 00:01:00 CST March 19, 2023: Fourth Sunday in Lent (Year A) <p>This week, Christian worshipers will hear a story of Jesus' healing ministry. Join us this week on Sing For Joy as we hear music that accompanies that story and the other texts of this fourth Sunday in Lent.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-03-19 2023-03-19_SFJ Sun, 19 March 2023 00:01:00 CST March 12, 2023: Third Sunday in Lent (Year A) <p>This week in Christian churches across the world, we continue in the season of Lent. Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear lyrics and music for the season.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-03-12 2023-03-12_SFJ Sun, 12 March 2023 00:01:00 CST March 5, 2023: Second Sunday in Lent (Year A) <p>Join us this week on Sing For Joy, as we hear stories from Christian scripture and the hymns and choral anthems they have inspired.&nbsp;</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-03-05 2023-03-05_SFJ Sun, 05 March 2023 00:01:00 CST February 26, 2023: First Sunday in Lent (Year A) <p>This week, churches around the world will enter the season of Lent. Join us this week on Sing For Joy as we hear music that leads us into the season together.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-02-26 2023-02-26_SFJ Sun, 26 February 2023 00:01:00 CST February 19, 2023: Transfiguration of Our Lord — Last Sunday after Epiphany (Year A) <p>This week in the Christian calendar, churches around the world celebrate Transfiguration Sunday. Join us this week on Sing For Joy as we hear music for this special day in the Church year.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-02-19 2023-02-19_SFJ Sun, 19 February 2023 00:01:00 CST February 12, 2023: Sixth Sunday after Epiphany — Lectionary 6 (Year A) <p>Many hymns and lyrics in the Christian musical tradition are written in the second person - songs&nbsp;<em>to&nbsp;</em>God, rather than&nbsp;<em>about&nbsp;</em>God. This week on our program we hear music of prayer to God. Join us on Sing For Joy.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-02-12 2023-02-12_SFJ Sun, 12 February 2023 00:01:00 CST February 5, 2023: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany — Lectionary 5 (Year A) <p>In the words of the South African freedom song, "We are marching in the light of God!" Join us this week on Sing For Joy for music and reflections as we continue on in the light of this time after Epiphany.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-02-05 2023-02-05_SFJ Sun, 05 February 2023 00:01:00 CST January 29, 2023: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany — Lectionary 4 (Year A) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we hear music of blessing, inspired by the teachings of Jesus. Join us as we explore the intersections between Word and song.&nbsp;</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-01-29 2023-01-29_SFJ Sun, 29 January 2023 00:01:00 CST January 22, 2023: Third Sunday after Epiphany — Lectionary 3 (Year A) <p>Although for many of us, these winter days are long and dark, this week on Sing For Joy we will hear music that reminds us of the light. Join us this week for beautiful music and enriching reflections.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-01-22 2023-01-22_SFJ Sun, 22 January 2023 00:01:00 CST January 15, 2023: Second Sunday after Epiphany — Lectionary 2 (Year A) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we hear several settings of the same liturgical text by several different composers. Join us as we listen for how the biblical texts come alive with this beautiful music.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-01-15 2023-01-15_SFJ Sun, 15 January 2023 00:01:00 CST January 8, 2023: Baptism of Our Lord — Lectionary 1 (Year A) <p>This week in the Christian Church, many congregations will celebrate Baptism of Our Lord Sunday. Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear hymns and choral music that invite us into the story of Christ's baptism by John.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-01-08 2023-01-08_SFJ Sun, 08 January 2023 00:01:00 CST January 1, 2023: First Sunday of Christmas (Year A) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we continue the celebration of Christmas! Join us as we hear music for this Sunday of the Christmas season, celebrating the birth of the Christ child.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2023-01-01 2023-01-01_SFJ Sun, 01 January 2023 00:01:00 CST December 25, 2022: Nativity of the Lord — Proper II (Year A) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, join us as we hear the sounds of Christmas from hymn writers and composers across the centuries. Merry Christmas!</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-12-25 2022-12-25_SFJ Sun, 25 December 2022 00:01:00 CST December 24, 2022: Christmas Special (Year S) <p>During this season of beauty and gift-giving, we receive a gift of musical beauty for both heart and mind - highlights from the 109th annual Christmas Festival Concert at St. Olaf College. This year's theme is Love Divine. The Sing For Joy radio program is pleased to share this gift of music with you this season. Join us on Sing For Joy.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-12-24 2022-12-24_SFJ Sat, 24 December 2022 00:01:00 CST December 18, 2022: Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year A) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we hear music for the fourth week of Advent. Join us as we listen for the sounds of this season of preparation.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-12-18 2022-12-18_SFJ Sun, 18 December 2022 00:01:00 CST December 11, 2022: Third Sunday of Advent (Year A) <p>Join us this week on Sing For Joy, as we journey to Spain, England, Germany, and the Americas with music for the third week of Advent!</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-12-11 2022-12-11_SFJ Sun, 11 December 2022 00:01:00 CST December 4, 2022: Second Sunday of Advent (Year A) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we hear music that invites us into the second week of the Advent season. Join us this week to hear music of preparation as we await the birth of Christ.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-12-04 2022-12-04_SFJ Sun, 04 December 2022 00:01:00 CST November 27, 2022: First Sunday of Advent (Year A) <p>The Christian Church observes its own kind of New Year celebration this week - the first day of the season of Advent. Join us this week on Sing For Joy as we hear music and scripture that leads us into the Advent season with joy.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-11-27 2022-11-27_SFJ Sun, 27 November 2022 00:01:00 CST November 20, 2022: Christ the King, Last Sunday after Pentecost — Lectionary 34 (Year C) <p>This week, many Christian churches celebrate a day known as Christ the King Sunday. Join us this week as we hear music and Biblical texts that illustrate the gentle kingship of Christ.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-11-20 2022-11-20_SFJ Sun, 20 November 2022 00:01:00 CST November 13, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 33 (Year C) <p>In churches throughout the world this week, worshipers will hear the text of Psalm 98: O sing to the Lord a new song! Join us this week on Sing For Joy as we hear songs and hymns both new and old.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-11-13 2022-11-13_SFJ Sun, 13 November 2022 00:01:00 CST November 6, 2022: All Saints Day (Year C) <p>"O blest communion, fellowship divine; we feebly struggle, they in glory shine." We hear this hymn, For All The Saints, and many others on this week's Sing For Joy program, as we observe All Saints Day. Join us!</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-11-06 2022-11-06_SFJ Sun, 06 November 2022 00:01:00 CST October 30, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 31 (Year C) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, join us as we hear music for Reformation Sunday. We'll listen for the sounds of the Church throughout the ages, giving thanks for the faithful composers and writers who have journeyed with God's people through reformations both great and small.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-10-30 2022-10-30_SFJ Sun, 30 October 2022 00:01:00 CST October 23, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 30 (Year C) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we hear several diverse musical settings of the psalm that begins, "How lovely are your dwellings, O Lord of hosts." Join us for this week's program as we hear Brahms, Vaughan Williams, Britten, and more.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-10-23 2022-10-23_SFJ Sun, 23 October 2022 00:01:00 CST October 16, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 29 (Year C) <p>In 19th century composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's masterwork&nbsp;<em>Elijah,&nbsp;</em>scripture appears around every corner of text. This week, join us on Sing For Joy as we hear his setting of Psalm 121, along with many other pieces of music to accompany scripture.&nbsp;</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-10-16 2022-10-16_SFJ Sun, 16 October 2022 00:01:00 CST October 9, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 28 (Year C) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we hear hymns of gratitude to accompany a gospel story of healing. Join us as we explore the themes of Christian worship through scripture and song.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-10-09 2022-10-09_SFJ Sun, 09 October 2022 00:01:00 CST October 2, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 27 (Year C) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we remember the feast day of 13th century faith leader Saint Francis of Assisi. Join us as we hear the vivid imagery of St Francis, set to beautiful music.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-10-02 2022-10-02_SFJ Sun, 02 October 2022 00:01:00 CST September 25, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 26 (Year C) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we'll hear music that invites us into a colorful story from Luke - the story of the rich man and Lazarus. Join us this week as we explore the themes of worship through scripture and song.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-09-25 2022-09-25_SFJ Sun, 25 September 2022 00:01:00 CST September 18, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 25 (Year C) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we hear this text of Frances Ridley Havergal: "Take my voice and let me sing always, only for my King." Join us as we hear this and other expressions of Christian worship through scripture and music.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-09-18 2022-09-18_SFJ Sun, 18 September 2022 00:01:00 CST September 11, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 24 (Year C) <p>In the classic American hymn, "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing," the hymn writer refers to our "wandering hearts." We hear a parable of wandering sheep in this week's gospel text. Join us on Sing For Joy as we explore the themes of worship through scripture and song.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-09-11 2022-09-11_SFJ Sun, 11 September 2022 00:01:00 CST September 4, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 23 (Year C) <p>In the gospel reading heard in churches across the world this week, Jesus says, "whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot become my disciple." We hear music of discipleship this week on Sing For Joy - join us as we explore the music and scripture of Christian worship.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-09-04 2022-09-04_SFJ Sun, 04 September 2022 00:01:00 CST August 28, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 22 (Year C) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we experience the masterful text painting of Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach, as we hear a movement from one of his cantatas. Join us as we explore the music of Bach and many others as they accompany the week's scripture texts.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-08-28 2022-08-28_SFJ Sun, 28 August 2022 00:01:00 CST August 21, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 21 (Year C) <p>Join us on this week's Sing For Joy program as we explore the themes of Christian worship through music and scripture. Our music will take us to Zimbabwe and England, the Americas and Russia. Join us this week on Sing For Joy.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-08-21 2022-08-21_SFJ Sun, 21 August 2022 00:01:00 CST August 14, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 20 (Year C) <p>This week, we hear music that celebrates the feast day of Mary, mother of Jesus. Join us on Sing For Joy as we hear music that celebrates her witness across the generations.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-08-14 2022-08-14_SFJ Sun, 14 August 2022 00:01:00 CST August 7, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 19 (Year C) <p>On this week's Sing For Joy program, we hear music to accompany this teaching of Jesus: Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Join us as we explore this theme in scripture and music.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-08-07 2022-08-07_SFJ Sun, 07 August 2022 00:01:00 CST July 31, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 18 (Year C) <p>In the New Testament epistle to the Colossians, we hear that believers are to "set our minds on things above." This week on Sing For Joy, we hear music that helps us do just that. Join us for this week's program.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-07-31 2022-07-31_SFJ Sun, 31 July 2022 00:01:00 CST July 24, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 17 (Year C) <p>In the gospel reading heard in churches across the world this week, worshipers will listen as one of his disciples says, "Lord, teach us to pray." Jesus answers by teaching them the Lord's Prayer. Join us this week on Sing For Joy as we hear how composers throughout the centuries have set those words to music.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-07-24 2022-07-24_SFJ Sun, 24 July 2022 00:01:00 CST July 17, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 16 (Year C) <p>In worship this week, many Christians will hear the familiar story of Mary and Martha - two sisters with very different experiences of a visit from Jesus. Join us as we explore this story through music on this week's Sing For Joy program.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-07-17 2022-07-17_SFJ Sun, 17 July 2022 00:01:00 CST July 10, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 15 (Year C) <p>"Where charity and love are, God is there." These are the words of an ancient Christian hymn, and we hear settings of it, the "Ubi Caritas," on this week's Sing For Joy program. Join us as we explore the week's lectionary readings and the music that accompanies them.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-07-10 2022-07-10_SFJ Sun, 10 July 2022 00:01:00 CST July 3, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 14 (Year C) <p>When Jesus sends his disciples out, he says, &ldquo;The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.&rdquo; We remember with the music of this week&rsquo;s Sing For Joy that we partner with Jesus in the work of discipleship, traveling light but working hard.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-07-03 2022-07-03_SFJ Sun, 03 July 2022 00:01:00 CST June 26, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 13 (Year C) <p>In Luke&rsquo;s gospel, one of Jesus&rsquo;s followers says to him, &ldquo;I will follow you wherever you go!&rdquo; Join us for this week&rsquo;s Sing For Joy program, where we hear music that encourages us to follow.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-06-26 2022-06-26_SFJ Sun, 26 June 2022 00:01:00 CST June 19, 2022: Time After Pentecost — Lectionary 12 (Year C) <p>The apostle Paul says in Galatians that we are to &ldquo;clothe ourselves with Christ.&rdquo; This week on Sing For Joy, we hear music that reminds us of this call. Join us!</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-06-19 2022-06-19_SFJ Sun, 19 June 2022 00:01:00 CST June 12, 2022: The Holy Trinity — First Sunday after Pentecost (Year C) <p>This week on Sing For Joy, we hear the music of Trinity Sunday, one of those rare days in Christian calendar that focuses more on doctrine than narrative. Join us as we enter into the mystery of God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-06-12 2022-06-12_SFJ Sun, 12 June 2022 00:01:00 CST June 5, 2022: Day of Pentecost (Year C) <p>The world is often moved negatively by spirits: spirits of revenge, fear, greed.&nbsp;&nbsp; In honor of Pentecost, the next <em>Sing For Joy</em> celebrates a Spirit moving the world in a different direction: toward comfort and joy. Let your own spirit be moved this way. Join us.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-06-05 2022-06-05_SFJ Sun, 05 June 2022 00:01:00 CST May 29, 2022: Seventh Sunday of Easter (Year C) <p>The Christian Church remembers the Ascension of Christ not as a story of Jesus vanishing, but a story of Jesus ascending to an eternal throne. So farewell songs are not the order of the day; songs of majesty and celebration are. You'll hear that grand music -- and be introduced to a new program host -- on the next <em>Sing For Joy</em>.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-05-29 2022-05-29_SFJ Sun, 29 May 2022 00:01:00 CST May 22, 2022: Sixth Sunday of Easter (Year C) <p>Peace, like a river, is a broad stream, made up of several currents, all flowing in the same direction: currents of justice, mercy, dignity, life. Songs of peace will buoy you up on the next <em>Sing For Joy</em>.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-05-22 2022-05-22_SFJ Sun, 22 May 2022 00:01:00 CST May 15, 2022: Fifth Sunday of Easter (Year C) <p>The Bible commands people to love; but to say love is a duty, doesn&rsquo;t tell the whole story. As you will hear in the music this week on <em>Sing For Joy</em>, the duty to love is very much a singable sort of duty. Join us.</p> http://www.singforjoy.org/listen/2022-05-15 2022-05-15_SFJ Sun, 15 May 2022 00:01:00 CST