This was originally written for a Hymn Society competition that I did not win but followed the theme of their conference. As followers of Jesus, I believe we are called to look for ways to live out his teachings in the church and the larger world. 

https://thelda.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Sacred-Space.mp3

In 2017, deacons and deaconesses from around the world gathered in Chicago for International DIAKONIA . It is an opportunity to support and learn from each other as we praise God who shakes us up and out into the world to serve. 

https://thelda.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Shaken-by-the-Wind.mp3

For the 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering, James Kocian and I collaborated and the song was chosen as the theme song. James brought his amazing musical and mixing talent and Judi brought a singable hook and  theological reflection. Judi also helped in envisioning that  the song needed to able musically accessible so that congregations could support their youth.  Click on the 2018 promotional YouTube video produced by the ELCA Youth Gathering which uses images from the 2015 Youth Gathering in Detroit. To find more of James' music, see below.  https://www.jameskocian.com/

At my internship congregation, they worked together to make a sending that reminds them of who they are and what they are called to do.  This song was written to sing out.  There is a saying " Those who sing, pray twice. " It has been credited to St. Augustine but that may be debated.  Regardless, it is true. that when we sing, we pray twice.