For those of you in the K-W area, you might be interested to know that I'll be at St. James-Rosemount United this Sunday (Jan 5) where their choir will be singing one of the worship songs that I've penned. (This is my mother's church and I'm in town visiting her this weekend).  I've even offered some instrumental accompaniment, although I haven't yet heard if that would fit in. Anyway, if you happen to be there, make sure you say hi!

Many of us who grew up in the United Church in the 1960's and 70's were well acquainted with the songs of Avery and Marsh. "I Am the Church, You Are the Church", "Every Morning is Easter Morning" and a joyful version of the Doxology were staples of camps, retreat centers and Sunday worship. Several of their hymns were included in the Hymn Book and, I believe, Songs for a Gospel People. Alas, none of the Avery and Marsh hymns made the cut for Voices United and none are included in More Voices. We are all the poorer for that omission.