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Our virtual choir’s latest recording features Craig Courtney’s expressive setting of Susan Bentall Boersma’s poignant text, The Yearning. This piece reflects the deep human longing for Emmanuel — hope in the darkness, and joy in the promise of redemption.
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The Yearning (Craig Courtney/Susan Bentall Boersma)
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December 13, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Our virtual choir’s latest recording features Craig Courtney’s expressive setting of Susan Bentall Boersma’s poignant text, The Yearning. This piece reflects the deep human longing for Emmanuel — hope in the darkness, and joy in the promise of redemption.
youtu.be/8_MCBBbFMGQ
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Our virtual choir's latest recording is Karl Heinrich Graun’s radiant 18th-century setting of “O praise the Lord, and magnify His name.” Graun’s music bridges Baroque and early Classical styles—come hear it brought to life by our singers: youtu.be/sVsXAPsmCxw
O Praise the Lord (Karl H. Graun)
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December 13, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Our virtual choir's latest recording is Karl Heinrich Graun’s radiant 18th-century setting of “O praise the Lord, and magnify His name.” Graun’s music bridges Baroque and early Classical styles—come hear it brought to life by our singers: youtu.be/sVsXAPsmCxw
Michael Bailey’s “Light Our Way, Lord” is a musical prayer for guidance through storm and darkness. A virtual-choir setting that leans on timeless language and imagery of wind, waves, and hope.
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Light Our Way, Lord (Michael Bailey)
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November 22, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Michael Bailey’s “Light Our Way, Lord” is a musical prayer for guidance through storm and darkness. A virtual-choir setting that leans on timeless language and imagery of wind, waves, and hope.
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Trump’s a fake businessman. Musk is a fake genius. Persist.
Always call it like it is.
#Persist #SpeakTruth #FakeLeaders #CallItOut #StayVigilant #NoMoreLies #ProtectDemocracy
Always call it like it is.
#Persist #SpeakTruth #FakeLeaders #CallItOut #StayVigilant #NoMoreLies #ProtectDemocracy
February 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Trump’s a fake businessman. Musk is a fake genius. Persist.
Always call it like it is.
#Persist #SpeakTruth #FakeLeaders #CallItOut #StayVigilant #NoMoreLies #ProtectDemocracy
Always call it like it is.
#Persist #SpeakTruth #FakeLeaders #CallItOut #StayVigilant #NoMoreLies #ProtectDemocracy
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The insanity of being a fire ecologist in the epicenter of a major fire event, bags packed and ready to evacuate, watching active fire from my window, while taking media requests and explaining to the public, for the 100,000th time how climate change is largely responsible for this
January 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The insanity of being a fire ecologist in the epicenter of a major fire event, bags packed and ready to evacuate, watching active fire from my window, while taking media requests and explaining to the public, for the 100,000th time how climate change is largely responsible for this
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Occasional reminder that there’s no, “it’s too late, its over” for anthropogenic climate change. Every molecule of CO2 that doesn’t go into the atmosphere makes a difference. Preventing 0.1 degree of warming makes a difference. Every bit of climate resilience we build together makes a difference.
January 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Occasional reminder that there’s no, “it’s too late, its over” for anthropogenic climate change. Every molecule of CO2 that doesn’t go into the atmosphere makes a difference. Preventing 0.1 degree of warming makes a difference. Every bit of climate resilience we build together makes a difference.
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as LA is burning, a swath of the country is recovering from an ice storm, Alabama is preparing for up to 6” of snow and I’m praying for the TX power grid, a reminder:
we don’t need climate action just for future generations, we need it now.
the climate crisis is here, all around us
we don’t need climate action just for future generations, we need it now.
the climate crisis is here, all around us
January 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
as LA is burning, a swath of the country is recovering from an ice storm, Alabama is preparing for up to 6” of snow and I’m praying for the TX power grid, a reminder:
we don’t need climate action just for future generations, we need it now.
the climate crisis is here, all around us
we don’t need climate action just for future generations, we need it now.
the climate crisis is here, all around us
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American composer Mary McDonald's anthem Let the Song of Praise Be Heard is an adaptation of Psalm 100 that provides a full-throated paean to the Lord Our God. youtu.be/z2EP6fZJQoc
Let the Song of Praise Be Heard (Mary McDonald)
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November 15, 2024 at 10:33 PM
American composer Mary McDonald's anthem Let the Song of Praise Be Heard is an adaptation of Psalm 100 that provides a full-throated paean to the Lord Our God. youtu.be/z2EP6fZJQoc
American composer John Schimminger sets excerpts from Psalm 19 ("The heavens declare the glory of God,/and the firmament shows his handiwork.") in our virtual choir's latest recording, naturally titled "The Heavens Declare the Glory of God" youtu.be/OFKLnS3UUjQ
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God (John Schimminger)
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October 15, 2024 at 12:37 AM
American composer John Schimminger sets excerpts from Psalm 19 ("The heavens declare the glory of God,/and the firmament shows his handiwork.") in our virtual choir's latest recording, naturally titled "The Heavens Declare the Glory of God" youtu.be/OFKLnS3UUjQ
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Our virtual choir's latest anthem, Heather Sorenson's "I Am Your Child," is often evocative of the Parable of the Prodigal Son, but from the son's point of view.
I Am Your Child (Heather Sorenson)
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September 30, 2024 at 5:20 AM
Our virtual choir's latest anthem, Heather Sorenson's "I Am Your Child," is often evocative of the Parable of the Prodigal Son, but from the son's point of view.
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American composer Michael Bailey sets William Walford's classic text of "Sweet Hour of Prayer" to a new melody in our virtual choir's latest recording youtu.be/Ef3DoQ_tMNE
Sweet Hour of Prayer (Bailey)
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September 6, 2024 at 7:59 PM
American composer Michael Bailey sets William Walford's classic text of "Sweet Hour of Prayer" to a new melody in our virtual choir's latest recording youtu.be/Ef3DoQ_tMNE
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John Schimminger, the hymnist/composer-in-residence at St. John's-Grace Episcopal Church in Buffalo, NY, composed this shimmering setting of Matthew 11:28-30, "Come to Me, All Who Labor" youtu.be/vgRAKim-RCY
Come to Me, All Who Labor (John Schimminger)
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August 23, 2024 at 9:33 PM
John Schimminger, the hymnist/composer-in-residence at St. John's-Grace Episcopal Church in Buffalo, NY, composed this shimmering setting of Matthew 11:28-30, "Come to Me, All Who Labor" youtu.be/vgRAKim-RCY
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Virtual instruments (trumpets and organ) are playing full-tilt in our virtual choir's recording of the Allen Pote classic, "God is Our Refuge" youtu.be/ggVvrAgjYkc
God is Our Refuge (Allen Pote)
God is Our Refuge, by Allen Pote, lyrics by Jay Johnson; sung by the Sheltering-In (Virtual) Choir of FPC Downey. Remote contributions from: Rebecca King Som...
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July 27, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Virtual instruments (trumpets and organ) are playing full-tilt in our virtual choir's recording of the Allen Pote classic, "God is Our Refuge" youtu.be/ggVvrAgjYkc
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Michael Bailey's arrangement of "His Eye is On the Sparrow," by Charles H. Gabriel, lyrics by Civilla D. Martin, exhibits his usual fine part-writing in service of this classic hymn
His Eye is On the Sparrow (Charles H. Gabriel/Civilla D. Martin, arr. Michael Bailey)
His Eye is On the Sparrow, by Charles H. Gabriel, lyrics by Civilla D. Martin, arranged by Michael Bailey; sung by the Sheltering-In (Virtual) Choir of FPC D...
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July 5, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Michael Bailey's arrangement of "His Eye is On the Sparrow," by Charles H. Gabriel, lyrics by Civilla D. Martin, exhibits his usual fine part-writing in service of this classic hymn
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Our virtual choir's latest recording, "Order My Steps (In Your Word)" by Glenn Burleigh, and arranged by Jack Schrader, was a nominee for the Dove Awards Song of the Year in 1995. youtu.be/9kGGBbYdlXw
Order My Steps (In Your Word) (arr. Jack Schrader)
Order My Steps (In Your Word), by Glenn Burleigh, arranged by Jack Schrader; sung by the Sheltering-In (Virtual) Choir of FPC Downey. Remote contributions from: Rebecca King Sommer, soprano; Julmina Elizabeth Marcelo, alto; Marius Evangelista, tenor; Norm Evangelista, bass, piano, and GarageBand.Video background by Vimeo-Free-Videos from Pixabayhttps://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=video&utm_content=899
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June 28, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Our virtual choir's latest recording, "Order My Steps (In Your Word)" by Glenn Burleigh, and arranged by Jack Schrader, was a nominee for the Dove Awards Song of the Year in 1995. youtu.be/9kGGBbYdlXw
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In As a Song Among the Trees, American composer Joseph M. Martin makes several poetic allusions about the Holy Spirit: "As a song among the trees/a rare and noble theme/the Spirit sings with gentle voice/and wakes in us a dream" youtu.be/uJbzWN35eQM
As a Song Among the Trees (Joseph M. Martin)
As a Song Among the Trees, by Joseph M. Martin; sung by the Sheltering-In (Virtual) Choir of FPC Downey. Remote contributions from: Rebecca King Sommer, sopr...
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May 18, 2024 at 12:32 AM
In As a Song Among the Trees, American composer Joseph M. Martin makes several poetic allusions about the Holy Spirit: "As a song among the trees/a rare and noble theme/the Spirit sings with gentle voice/and wakes in us a dream" youtu.be/uJbzWN35eQM
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Keith Getty collaborated with Phil Madeira in composing O Breath of God, which celebrates in its stanzas the Word, Love, and Breath of God, and closes with a prayer to the Triune God. youtu.be/34QChzC7p6g
O Breath of God (Getty/Madeira, arr. Larry Shackley)
O Breath of God, by Keith Getty and Phil Madeira, arranged by Larry Shackley; sung by the Sheltering-In (Virtual) Choir of FPC Downey. Remote contributions from: Rebecca King Sommer, soprano; Julmina Elizabeth Marcelo, alto; Marius Evangelista, tenor; Norm Evangelista, bass, piano, and GarageBand. Video background by Olena from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/olenchic-16658974/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=video&utm_content=200715
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May 10, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Keith Getty collaborated with Phil Madeira in composing O Breath of God, which celebrates in its stanzas the Word, Love, and Breath of God, and closes with a prayer to the Triune God. youtu.be/34QChzC7p6g
Michael Bailey's sublime setting of Christ's Sermon on the Mount showcases his usual blend of sonorous part-writing melded with a piano accompaniment that both supports and sings on its own youtu.be/1WXaPETrybY
The Beatitudes (Michael Bailey)
The Beatitudes, by Michael Bailey; sung by the Sheltering-In (Virtual) Choir of FPC Downey. Remote contributions from: Rebecca King Sommer, soprano; Julmina Elizabeth Marcelo, alto; Marius Evangelista, tenor; Norm Evangelista, bass, piano, and GarageBand. For more information about the composer, please visit: http://sacredsheetmusic.org/song/The_Beattitudes_SATB_by_Michael_Bailey Video background by Jay Shaw from Pixabay https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=video&utm_content=159009
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June 7, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Michael Bailey's sublime setting of Christ's Sermon on the Mount showcases his usual blend of sonorous part-writing melded with a piano accompaniment that both supports and sings on its own youtu.be/1WXaPETrybY
Keith Getty collaborated with Phil Madeira in composing O Breath of God, which celebrates the Word, Love, and Breath of God, closing with a prayer to the Triune God. Arranger Larry Shackley reprised the Trinity prayer in companion benediction. youtu.be/0gf3LMAUKiU
O Breath of God (Getty/Madeira, arr. Larry Shackley)
O Breath of God, by Keith Getty and Phil Madeira, arranged by Larry Shackley; sung by the Sheltering-In (Virtual) Choir of FPC Downey. Remote contributions f...
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May 11, 2024 at 12:52 AM
Keith Getty collaborated with Phil Madeira in composing O Breath of God, which celebrates the Word, Love, and Breath of God, closing with a prayer to the Triune God. Arranger Larry Shackley reprised the Trinity prayer in companion benediction. youtu.be/0gf3LMAUKiU
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American composer Molly Ijames wrote this exuberant arrangement of All Creatures of Our God and King for two pianos, which, through the magic of multi-tracking, out virtual choir was able to record with one pianist. youtu.be/uWG1p8Mfu0w
All Creatures of Our God and King (arr. Molly Ijames)
All Creatures of Our God and King, lyrics by St. Francis of Assisi, arranged by Molly Ijames; sung by the Sheltering-In (Virtual) Choir of FPC Downey. Remote contributions from: Rebecca King Sommer, soprano; Julmina Elizabeth Marcelo, alto; Marius Evangelista, tenor; Norm Evangelista, bass, piano, and GarageBand. For more information about the arranger, please visit: https://www.mollychurchmusic.com/about Video background by Trygve Larsen from Pixabay https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=video&utm_content=113547
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April 26, 2024 at 7:37 PM
American composer Molly Ijames wrote this exuberant arrangement of All Creatures of Our God and King for two pianos, which, through the magic of multi-tracking, out virtual choir was able to record with one pianist. youtu.be/uWG1p8Mfu0w
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The words of Isaac Watts (1674-1748), the father of English hymn-writing, were set by Lowell Mason (1792-1872), the father of American church music, to his tune "Hamburg;" we sing an arrangement by Gilbert M. Martin (b1941). youtu.be/OzvuvQBOvVg
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (Gilbert M. Martin)
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, by Gilbert M. Martin, lyrics by Isaac Watts, based on the tune by Lowell Mason; sung by the Sheltering-In (Virtual) Choir o...
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March 23, 2024 at 10:36 PM
The words of Isaac Watts (1674-1748), the father of English hymn-writing, were set by Lowell Mason (1792-1872), the father of American church music, to his tune "Hamburg;" we sing an arrangement by Gilbert M. Martin (b1941). youtu.be/OzvuvQBOvVg
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Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, one of the great Christian song-writing duos of the 2000's, penned See, What a Morning, which was given this stirring arrangement by Bruce Greer. youtu.be/wfm-YaVJ06c
See, What a Morning (Keith Getty/Stuart Townend, arr. Bruce Greer)
See, What a Morning, by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, arranged by Bruce Greer; sung by the Sheltering-In (Virtual) Choir of FPC Downey. Remote contribution...
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March 29, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, one of the great Christian song-writing duos of the 2000's, penned See, What a Morning, which was given this stirring arrangement by Bruce Greer. youtu.be/wfm-YaVJ06c
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American composer Z. Randall Stroope wrote and dedicated this anthem for his parents; three months later, both had passed away, two days apart, from separate maladies. Stroope writes, “I did not know that the timing of this work—AND the message–would be a parting gift to them.” youtu.be/nSrnXrdlXXM
Let Us Go Into the House of the Lord (Z. Randall Stroope)
Let Us Go Into the House of the Lord, by Z. Randall Stroope; sung by the Sheltering-In (Virtual) Choir of FPC Downey. Remote contributions from: Rebecca King Sommer, soprano; Julmina Elizabeth Marcelo, alto; Marius Evangelista, tenor; Norm Evangelista, bass and GarageBand. Video background by Christian Bodhi from Pixabay https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=video&utm_content=84530
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April 12, 2024 at 6:08 PM
American composer Z. Randall Stroope wrote and dedicated this anthem for his parents; three months later, both had passed away, two days apart, from separate maladies. Stroope writes, “I did not know that the timing of this work—AND the message–would be a parting gift to them.” youtu.be/nSrnXrdlXXM