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Worship on the Web

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MUSIC FOR WORSHIP

On this page you can find out more about
Different Voices magazine
Common Ground resources
Music pamphlets

Different Voices

Different Voices is a new quarterly magazine about church music in Scotland. It is for all those who:
singer with guitar
  • sing in choirs, congregations and praise groups;
  • play organs or other instruments;
  • plan and lead the music of the local church in whatever capacity;
  • write and choose music, songs and hymns for worship, including ministers and clergy;
and all who have a general interest in how the Church worships, what it sings and has sung through all generations.

It is published three times a year and costs £12.00 for three issues. For details and a complimentary first copy, please contact Anna Reid, tel: 0131 225 5722 ext 359, email areid@cofscotland.org.uk.

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Common Ground resources

A part-book containing a selection of 30 songs arranged for all instruments, priced £7.50, a large print edition, priced £8, and a braille edition, priced £5, are available through the Office for Worship. To order a copy please email wordoc@cofscotland.org.uk

Other Common Ground resources are available from Saint Andrews Press. Click here to visit our online shop.

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Music pamphlets

You can download a series of pamphlets on church music aimed at providing help and advice for musicians, primarily in parish churches, below in Word [.doc], rich text [.rtf] and text only [.txt] formats.

All that Hath Life and Breath:
Helping the whole congregation take part in the music of the church.

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With Heart and Hand and Voices:
Leading the music of the local church.

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Assist our Song:
Choosing hymns and music for worship and where to find it.

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Books for worship are also available. Please click here to go to our books for worship resources page.

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In this section

Introduction
Welcome to Worship on the Web from the Church of Scotland

Pray Now
A prayer each day for reflection and awareness

Starters for Sunday
Suggested readings, prayers, hymns and songs for Sunday worship

Prayer Focus
Prayer diary from the World Mission Council highlighting the challenges influencing our partners worldwide

Thoughts for the day
Occasional inspiring thoughts, prayers and devotions from the councils, committees and departments of the Church

Worship in Scots
A range of Scots i the Kirk worship resources and reflections for throughout the year

On this day
A month-by-month guide to remembering and celebrating key figures from history

Life events and the Church
Worship and services guide for major life events such as child blessings, Baptisms, weddings and funerals

Guide to Christian festivals
The festivals and seasons of the Christian year

Reflection for special events
A guide to prayers and worship for major UK and international events

Books for worship
Information about the Church's books of hymns, services and resources for public worship

Music for worship
Resources providing help and advice for using music in worship

 

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