“Songs for the Holy Other: Hymns Affirming the LGBTQIA2S+ Community”
Worship Anthology
The Hymn Society, 2020, 95 pages

At A Glance: “Songs for the Holy Other” is a hymn collection by and for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, reclaiming “otherness” as holy and offering inclusive spiritual resources for congregations working toward affirming all identities.

Overview: “Songs for the Holy Other: Hymns Affirming the LGBTQIA2S+ Community” is a 95-page hymn collection designed to equip congregations with hymns that affirm and celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Created by and for those who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and their allies, this collection boldly reclaims “otherness” as sacred and beloved by God. The hymns in this collection serve as a prophetic witness, providing spiritual resources for congregations seeking to affirm marginalized identities—whether in terms of sexuality, race, economic status, or dis/abilities—and to foster a more inclusive faith community.

The collection allows for broader accessibility to hymns that reflect the lived experiences of queer individuals in church spaces.

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