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Waiting
Waiting

Circling the glorious tension between our seasons of disillusionment and pain, and the deep, eternal hope lodged in our hearts.

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Communal WorshipCommon HymnalOctober 13, 2023Tehillah Fouche
Humble People, Humble Christ
Humble People, Humble Christ

“A humble people engaging with the humble Christ” is summed up beautifully by the Christmas story. Therefore, our release of this song as a Christmas worship song.

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Communal Worship, ChristmasCommon HymnalOctober 12, 2023Phillip Joubert, JonCarlos Velez, Bryan Joy, Olivia Mogul, David Gate, Nabil Ince, Vincent Charlow
I Wonder If I'd Say No
I Wonder If I'd Say No

Written for World Mental Health Day.

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JusticeCommon HymnalOctober 6, 2023Vincent Charlow, Nabil Ince, James Paek, Manana
My Oasis
My Oasis

“A whole Latin vibe, and a reminder that true joy can be found in all of the ups and downs of life.” (Gabriella Velez)

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Communal WorshipCommon HymnalSeptember 15, 2023Gabriella Velez, JonCarlos Velez, Mark Alan Schoolmeesters, Nabil Ince
Fly
Fly

Inspired by Lisa Sharon Harper’s book, Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World–And How To Repair It All.

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JusticeCommon HymnalAugust 23, 2023Lisa Sharon Harper, Vincent Charlow, Phillip Joubert
I Wonder
I Wonder

Cherishing God the father AND God the mother.

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Communal WorshipCommon HymnalAugust 18, 2023
Prison Doors
Prison Doors

A summer bop, yet written, in all seriousness, for every citizen and refugee trapped in the prison system.

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Communal WorshipCommon HymnalJuly 27, 2023Terrell Wilson, Nabil Ince, Jalen Seawright
You're Not Wrong
You're Not Wrong

For those who have experienced pain, burnout, loss and trauma at the hands of a church community.

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Grief, Communal WorshipCommon HymnalJuly 7, 2023Gabriella Velez, Bryan Joy, James Paek, Mark Alan Schoolmeesters
Stars and Stripes
Stars and Stripes

Our response to Christian Nationalism on the eve of the Fourth of July.

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JusticeCommon HymnalJuly 3, 2023Ben Hardesty, Olivia Mogul, Sharon Irving
Take Over
Take Over

We want to worship with God as the focus - not attention, prestige or power.

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Communal WorshipCommon HymnalJune 16, 2023Gabriella Velez, Phillip Joubert, David Gate, Jacqueline Harris, Jo Saxton
No Vacant Thrones
No Vacant Thrones

A reminder of our hope for the hard days.

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Communal WorshipCommon HymnalMay 26, 2023Phillip Joubert, Tehillah Fouche
Breaking Me Down
Breaking Me Down

“Maybe deconstruction is less about doubt, and more about refinement.” (James Paek)

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Communal WorshipCommon HymnalMay 5, 2023Jalen Seawright, Mark Alan Schoolmeesters, James Paek
Our Pride
Our Pride

As featured on ‘Unproduced: Dress Rehearsal (Live Free USA Tour)’

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JusticeCommon HymnalApril 20, 2023Terrell Wilson
No More Wasted Years
No More Wasted Years

When the splendor falls all things must come to life!

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Communal WorshipCommon HymnalMarch 31, 2023Jo Saxton, Vincent Charlow, Terrell Wilson, Jacqueline Harris
Amazing Grace (Always)
Amazing Grace (Always)

This new derivative of the classic hymn was updated by five of our black writers to celebrate its 250th anniversary.

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Communal WorshipCommon HymnalMarch 10, 2023Nabil Ince, Vincent Charlow, Phillip Joubert
When Will We Overcome?
When Will We Overcome?

“History has shown us that courage can be contagious.” (Michelle Obama)

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Singer-Songwriter, JusticeCommon HymnalJanuary 30, 2023Nabil Ince, Quincy Cochran, David Gate
Born A Champion
Born A Champion

”A song for those that need to remember who they are, by those who won’t let anyone forget.” (Royce Lovett)

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Hip HopCommon HymnalJanuary 20, 2023Vincent Charlow, Royce Lovett, Brittney Spencer, Mark Alan Schoolmeesters, Connor Wheaton, Aaron McCain, Sibusiso Victor Masondo, Otis Moss III
Good Man Down
Good Man Down

What‘s it gonna take for the cycle to end?

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Singer-Songwriter, JusticeCommon HymnalJanuary 14, 2023Quincy Cochran, Brandi Miller, Mark Alan Schoolmeesters, Phillip Joubert
Greed
Greed

Racism is about who has the money.

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JusticeCommon HymnalJanuary 14, 2023Jalen Seawright, Andrew Huang, JonCarlos Velez
Sunrise 2 Sunset
Sunrise 2 Sunset

It’s the small blessings, hidden throughout each day, that remind us that life can be beautiful, and we get a chance to live it.

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Hip HopCommon HymnalNovember 7, 2022Vincent Charlow, Royce Lovett, Nabil Ince, Timothy Sean Baluyot Ignacio
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