Ways to Sing Together if you are Gathering Online for Worship

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MennoMedia, VA, May 18, 2020

Description

This article provides tips on how a congregation can sing together in online spaces. The Voices Together committee of MennoMedia understands the importance of singing for congregational cohesion. This article offers examples of songs that work well in different worship formats, their license information, and suggestions for if your congregation is using recorded music.

Features

Specific tips for types of songs
Examples of songs
Song license information
Link to spreadsheet of songs recorded by musicians or choirs

Recommended Audience

congregational song leaders, worship leaders, music ministers

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

Implement these ideas in online worship to aid in congregational singing.
Enhance your congregation's in-person worship experience by incorporating the tips from this article into that setting.

Updated: March 06, 2025

About the Contributor

Matt Burke

Senior Director of Resource Consulting and Grants

Matt Burke is the senior director of resource consulting and grants for the Center for Congregations. Prior to this role, he also served as the director of the northeast Center for Congregations in Fort Wayne and the Center’s Education Director statewide. Matt has a background in classroom, digital and experiential education and most recently served as the associate director of Learning Science at Kaplan Test Prep. He is passionate about using education to develop deeper faith in congregational participants.

Matt earned a B.A. in Religion from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and a Masters of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and his two sons, Silas and Levi. Matt also loves storytelling in films, books and music and finding the intersections of faith and popular culture.

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