Bio

Common Hymnal is an online platform that was established five years ago as an outlet for creatives on the outermost margins of the Christian faith. One of the consequences of the dramatic shifts in culture in recent years is the displacement of a generation of gifted artists and thinkers who are writing songs and telling stories that do not fit the religious industrial complex. In making a home for these people, Common Hymnal has been able to curate an intriguing catalog of music that centers life, justice and underground spirituality, covering a wide range of subject matter in a broad range of styles. As such, Common Hymnal has recorded and released a fresh collection of songs each year since its inception. All the while, the clamor for this music to be brought into live spaces has been on the increase. The ecosystem is full of dynamic performers, and different combos of artists are traveling out to do shows on a regular basis. Because of the intentionality of the lyrics, the project has gained significant traction in the justice movement. The hope is to become more and more a part of the zeitgeist of the culture at large.

Content Sampler

The Series Of Singles Releasing In 2024, Ultimately Compiled Into Am Album Titled Gravitas
God Of Color
Rise Up
No Gonna Worry

Live Show
Dress Rehearsal for Live Free USA Tour

Church Songs
The Kingdom Is Yours
Take Over
Prison Doors
Come And Tear Down The Walls

Hip Hop
Best I Can
Born A Champion
On My Way
Seat At The Table

Racial Justice
The Medicine
How Much Longer? (Rap Version)
Our Pride
Good Man Down

Gun Violence
Shots Fired
T-Shirt Man
Thoughts And Prayers
Innocent Lives

Gospel
Amazing Grace (Always)
Healing
Our Psalm 23

Reparations
H.R. 40 (Reparations Now)
Fly
I Came To Get What’s Mine

Abuse
God Is Not Abusive
He Has Time (Sexual Abuse)
You’re Not Wrong (Church Abuse)

Spoken Word
America’s Gospel
God Will Heal Our Wounds (I Long For A World)
I Don’t Know Justice
The Revival

Compassion
For The Time We Have (Loss Of A Loved One)
Come To The Table (Inclusiveness)
Whiskey Lows (Addiction)
No Vacant Thrones (Tough Times)
Breaking Me Down (Deconstruction)

Genres
Tu Amor (Salsa)
My Oasis (Latin)
Grace Came Running (Reggae)
Lines (Singer-Songwriter)
Here It Comes (Singer-Songwriter)
I Wonder (Soul)
I Am Loved (Outdoor Protest)

Seasons
My History Is Black (Black History Month)
The Cross Made The Change (Easter)
Passover (Releasing as a standalone single for Easter in March 2024)
Stars and Stripes (Fourth Of July)
Mothers And Shepherds (Christmas)
Fall In Love With Christmas Again (Christmas)

Get Out The Vote
Rocks
Walk With Me (Otis’ Dream)