“He who sings, pray twice,” St. Augustine, the famous 5th century bishop, once said. Since Christmas is a time for prayer and praise, it's no wonder that this special day (and all the days leading up ...

It’s one of the most distinctive sounds in country and bluegrass music. You can hear it in the singing of Patty Loveless, Keith Whitley and Ricky Skaggs. The way these Appalachian-born singers bend ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE — A hymn sing is set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Charlottesville Friends Church. It will feature well-known hymns and some Christmas music. The event is also an opportunity to introduce the ...

The 33rd annual English/Welsh Christmas hymn sing for the state of Wisconsin will be held in Columbus on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2:30 p.m., at Olivet Congregational United Church of Christ, 313 W. Prairie ...

Christian congregations have not always been allowed to lift up their hearts in songs of praise. St. Ambrose, 4th Century Bishop of Milan and teacher of St. Augustine, seems to have started ...

As America continues a long-term trend towards less religiosity, about half the population still celebrates Christmas by going to church. A survey by Lifeway Research says about 47 percent of ...