Singing the Living Tradition: Pew Edition

by Unitarian Universalist Association

Unitarian Universalism's hymnbook - hymns, songs and readings from around the world. Pew Edition: 415 hymns and songs and 317 readings. Hardcover.

Genres: Music, Religion, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Poetry

704 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1993

About the author

The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is the central organization for the Unitarian Universalist (UU) religious movement in the United States. The UUA’s 1000+ member congregations are committed to Seven Principles that include the worth of each person, the need for justice and compassion, and the right to choose one’s own beliefs. Our congregations and faith communities promote these principles through regular worship, learning and personal growth, shared connection and care, social justice action and service, celebration of life’s transitions, and much more.

Our faith tradition is diverse and inclusive. We grew from the union of two radical Christian groups: the Universalists, who organized in 1793, and the Unitarians, who organized in 1825. They joined to become the UUA in 1961.

Reviews

[Lyn Herron · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I usually think of a hymnal, I think of just a group of spiritual songs. In the Unitarian Universalist hymnal, "Singing the Living Tradition", one finds far more than just songs. One can find the history of a liberal faith tradition in music and texts. Many readings are included along with the hymns. These come from world traditions, including Native American, pagan, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, and many others. Hymns and readings are broken into categories for easier research. If you want to know what Unitarian Universalism is, start by checking out the book from which we celebrate our Living Tradition!

[Andi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book at home when I am helping with a church service, when I need inspiration, and when I am waiting for church to start. It is always a way to pick me spiritually up. I have not been disappointed.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hymnal of the Unitarian Universalist Association.

[Kiwi · Rating 5 out of 5]

♥

I think I grew up in the pages of this hymnbook.

[Stacie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I sing this book rather than read - though there are good poems in the book too. Does one ever “finish” a hymnal? I hope not! I’ll put down today’s date as a mark of remembrance.

[William Stanwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lyrical in faith

[Kari · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like having this book at home close by my side when I need some inspiration.

[Likka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the hymns and the prayers. The spiritual songs in this book are diverse and uplifting.

[Matthew]

a good worship resource for liberal religionists