{"id":22407,"date":"2021-12-08T10:31:49","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T18:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greaternw.org\/news\/?p=22407"},"modified":"2021-12-08T10:33:45","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T18:33:45","slug":"ten-creative-uses-of-music-singing-in-worship-during-covid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greaternw.org\/news\/ten-creative-uses-of-music-singing-in-worship-during-covid\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten creative uses of music &#038; singing in worship during COVID"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Rev. Karen Hernandez<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">There is widespread longing for our singing and music to be back to \u201cnormal\u201d in worship. Because of this, many worship leaders and pastors have found a wide variety of creative ways to continue incorporating music into worship throughout the pandemic. Here are ten ideas for your consideration and perhaps inspiration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. Share music from other churches in our United Methodist connection or beyond.<\/strong>Get the church\u2019s permission first, of course, then invite the voices of Christian kindred from across the country or around the globe into your worship service in this way. (You can make use of United Methodist worldwide virtual choir renditions of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=y71j3Zo23dA\">\u201cSilent Night\u201d<\/a>\u00a0and a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hsFHZpgmPx4\">Christmas medley<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. Gather a virtual choir.<\/strong><br>Now that everyone with internet access is within reach, invite singers from your church and beyond to add their voices to a virtual choir. Members who moved away, snowbirds, friends\/family\/neighbors who aren\u2019t comfortable inside the walls of a church, curious folks, and anyone who wants to sing can all join in!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.resourceumc.org\/en\/content\/producing-your-own-virtual-choir-video-from-start-to-finish\">This article<\/a>\u00a0from ResourceUMC can help you get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Feature a soloist or small ensemble of singers.<\/strong><br>Though we are many, we can undoubtedly worship with one voice or the voices of a few ensemble members singing during worship. Depending on your space, resources, mitigation measures that are accessible to you, and the current COVID situation in your community, either live or pre-recorded vocal performances can add to worship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Be an active online worship participant.<\/strong><br>Even if you\u2019re worshiping with a pre-recorded service, try to experience it like worship rather than another Netflix show. When the candles are lit, light one at home, too. When there\u2019s a hymn on-screen, sing along. If you\u2019re at home, you don\u2019t have to wait for a hymn, but you can freely sing along with every soloist, too\u2014and add your vocal embellishments if you\u2019re so inclined!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Hands-on singing!<\/strong><br>Voices aren\u2019t the only way to sing praise\u2014use your hands! Adding some sign language singing to your service is not only creative, but it may also reach those with different learning styles and those who are too self-conscious to let any sound escape their lips during hymns. You can find much more info at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umdeaf.org\/\">the United Methodist Committee on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministries website<\/a>&nbsp;and through Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Make a joyful rhythm!<\/strong><br>Find your stash of rhythm instruments, make your own (there are many online suggestions and how-to guides), or acquire some and get praising! Some of our churches have found that kids are willing to share the supply of church tambourines, and offering instruments to everyone adds a new way to participate in worship. Invite worshipers to add rhythm to any or all music during the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Sing beyond Sunday.<\/strong><br>There\u2019s no need to limit singing to the appointed worship time. Some have found joy in gathering for an outdoor hymn sing on a Sunday afternoon, caroling on a Saturday evening, or a Zoom sing-a-long midweek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Get more thoughtful about the theology of our hymns.<\/strong><br>Some don\u2019t hear the words when we sing them because we\u2019re distracted by the notes and tempos. What if the hymn is played while the congregation uses the hymn text as a unison reading or a litany? At least one church has found that this is a great way to appreciate our hymns\u2019 theology and use hymns that are unfamiliar or musically challenging to the congregation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Try more music, not less.<\/strong><br>What if the entire service was music\u2014sometimes the focus and other times adding richness while voices prayed, read scripture, and even preached? A willing musician, some technical prep in advance or a combination of these could have music throughout the worship. How powerful the silence could be if most of the service was filled with music!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Get out of the pews to lift your voices.<\/strong><br>Just as worship doesn\u2019t always have to be indoors, it doesn\u2019t have to be in just one location either. Worship could start outdoors with a hymn that prepares people to enter the [indoor] worship space very intentionally and as an act of community. 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