Singing expresses joy, peace, comfort, and love – giving children a natural way of praying. A few simple words, set to a lovely melody, provide the youngest children with a celebration with God that can be carried easily from the prayer table to the car, the swingset, the family table, or to bed. Older children are comforted by songs expressing more complex emotions.
Children love to sing. And their hearts carry the theology of the song long after the music fades. What children sing can shape how they understand God and live their faith.
These recordings were made with children in mind from the start. Simple enough for the youngest ears, rich enough to carry real theology. Available in vocals, piano, and guitar — downloadable so they go wherever you do.
A few simple words set to a lovely melody give even the youngest children a way to celebrate with God that travels from the prayer table to the car, the swingset, the family table, and to bed.
We screen the songs for both good music and good theology. Many are based on Scriptures or simple prayers of the church, known to be loved by children of different stages of development. We use inclusive language for both people and God as much as possible. We include music from a number of cultures, as well as spirituals. We also sing some simple words in a variety of languages, such as Peace Salaam (Arabic) Shalom (Hebrew).
We have gathered songs that will delight your family, including the youngest children. They are easily sung and enjoyed by children, and express the joy and depth of their relationship with God. We have been singing most of these songs with children for over 40 years. They are loved for their content, and the ease with which they can be sung — and played! The sheet music was specifically written with young musicians in mind.
We’ve created playlists for seasons of the Church year—Advent, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, and Ordinary Time—along with other special music. You’ll find songs carefully chosen to be both developmentally appropriate and theologically rich. They echo the essential themes we ponder in the atrium and invite your family into the rhythm of the Church year.
Our Lent and Easter playlists are offered in two age levels, preschool and elementary, because children encounter these mysteries differently as they grow.
Enjoy and share our playlists on Spotify. Take these melodies of prayer and praise with you wherever you are, whether you’re in the car, around the table, or getting ready for bed.
Ages 6+
Back to School
Ages 6+
Ordinary Time
Ages 6+
Advent
Ages 0-6
Lent
Ages 6+
Lent
Ages 0-6
Easter
AGES 6+
Easter
All Ages
Pentecost
Ages 6+
Back to School
Ages 6+
Ordinary Time
Ages 6+
Advent
Ages 0-6
Lent
Ages 6+
Lent
Ages 0-6
Easter
AGES 6+
Easter
ALL AGES
Pentecost
