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    You are invited to join the 91 in a year of dwelling in the Psalms—the prayerbook and songbook of the Bible.

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    Artwork: Psalm 85 by John August Swanson
    Psalm Singing and the Genevan Psalter
    Why and how did psalm singing become such a hallmark of Reformed worship? Join Dr. Karin Maag for a fascinating journey through time, from Reformation Geneva to Scotland and from the Netherlands to New England, exploring the roots and impact of metrical psalm singing. Along the way, we will hear the voices of early modern Christians as they learned how to sing the psalms, both in unison and in harmony. Come ready to sing! 
    October 28, 2025, 4:00 PM
    Grand Rapids
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Article Planning 91 Prayer Psalms/Scripture

Psalms in 91

The Psalms are a font of inspiration, encouragement, and instruction in the life of both public and private prayer.
Article Music/Song Planning 91 Psalms/Scripture

How Singing through the Psalms Reveals the Excellence of Jesus

Singing through the entire book of Psalms helped Wasilla Bible Church expand its lyrical breadth. This shared Scriptural repertoire is pointing people of all ages toward Jesus.
Article Music/Song Psalms/Scripture Planning 91

Best Resources for Singing Psalms in 91

Joel Stamoolis acknowledges it was challenging to help his church sing through the entire Psalter. But during 171 consecutive Sundays of doing so, he gathered a wealth of tips and resources. You can use them to help your congregation begin singing more psalms in worship.
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Recordings of Psalms

Resources for Psalmody including recordings, readings, chant, responsorial & metrical psalms, and contemporary & popular music idioms.
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Psalms in 91: God knows we need help praying

Discover why more congregations are following Christ's example of praying the Psalms in worship. A feature story exploring the use of the Psalms in Christian 91.
Article Faith Formation Intergenerational Psalms/Scripture

Psalms Encourage Family Faith Formation

It’s easy to see why parents would want their kids to know Psalm 23, “The Lord is my shepherd,” and Psalm 103, “Praise the Lord, my soul.” But do children also need to hear Psalm 13, “How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?” or Psalm 22, “I cry out by day, but you do not answer”? Robert J. “Bob” and Laura Keeley say yes.
Article Psalms/Scripture

Dwelling in the Psalms

You are invited to join the 91 (CICW) in a year of dwelling in the Psalms—the prayerbook and songbook of the Bible. Together, the 150 psalms guide Christian worshipers through the full range of human emotions and experiences, making space for communities to practice praise and lament, to ask questions and find words of comfort, and so much more.
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Returning to the Psalms

Churches that want to use more psalms in worship will find a wealth of resources related to prayer, music, and readings.
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Martin Tel on Psalms for all Seasons

Martin Tel is C. F. Seabrook Director of Music at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. Here he talks about the forthcoming Psalms for All Seasons: A Complete Psalter for 91, which is one of the most comprehensive resources ever published on using the Psalms in Christian worship. Tel collaborated with Joyce Borger and John D. Witvliet on this psalter.
Article Psalms/Scripture Music/Song Pastoral Care

Irish Presbyterians on Singing Celtic Psalms

Kiran Young Wimberly and Karen Campbell are musically gifted Presbyterian pastors who have seen how singing Celtic psalms helps bridge communities in troubled places.
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