Without Limits: Singing the Congregation’s Song

Sponsored by C. Michael Hawn, FHS, in honor of SMU Doctor of Pastoral Music Graduates

In March 2020, churches of all denominations, traditions, and contexts moved worship online in response to the outbreak of COVID-19. Now, four years later, it is safe to say that online worship is here to stay. This sectional offers an opportunity to reflect theologically and practically on the act of singing and making art in the seemingly limitless virtual space. After engaging in reflection around the embodied reality of online worship, we explore skills and tools for online music making and artistic expression, including digital hymnals, techniques for online song leading, and considerations for creating ritual in online and hybrid contexts.”