Social Media Ideas for Secular Music

“Secular Sound or Gospel Message?” — Ongoing Debate Over Afrobeats and Amapiano Influence in Gospel Music

As of June 2026, conversations are still ongoing within gospel music circles about the increasing use of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and mainstream production styles in worship and gospel...

Entertainment: Can We Go Beyond the Sacred-Secular Binary?

by Nicole Brown-Dominguez  |  16 June 2026  | A hit artist in the music industry made one of the best albums of the year by charting her rise from heartache and addiction to testim...

Music be the food of faith

I HAVE often heard people say that “Music speaks louder than words,” or “Where words fail, music speaks,” as they recall deep or memorable experiences of being affected by music. B...

Black music: Spirituality and sacred songs find a new voice

WHEN Michael Eugene Archer died in October 2025, the world of popular music was left in shock. Under his stage name, D’Angelo, the singer had built a strong international fan base...

Catholic church to host concert based on ‘pagan spirituality’

Days after protests against occult-inspired displays in Paris churches, another French parish faces scrutiny for hosting a secular concert by singer Julie Zenatti.

Musical Musings 05-24: Music of Ysaye Barnwell, Dan Forrest and more with Mike and our Chancel Choir

Music Notes – Sunday, May 24th: This Sunday’s musicians are The Chancel Choir and UUCC Music Director Mike Carney   Centering Music: Breaths – Barnwell/Diop “Breaths” (#1001 in Sin...

Musical Musings 06-21: A musical journey from Sam Cooke to Stephen Sondheim to Garth Brooks with Karin Tooley

Music Notes – Sunday, June 21st: This Sunday’s musician is UUCC Pianist Karin Tooley.   Centering Music: A Change Is Gonna Come – Cooke Written and originally performed by Sam … Co...

Grace by Which I Still Stand

Hare Krishna Kirtan | Raga Darbari | HG Vaisesika Dasa | ISV | 07 June 2026, 05 July 2026

In the spiritual world, there is rÄga, which means there’s nuance in the music meant to bring out our emotion. So, when you open the heart with rÄga and then you fill it u...

Musical Musings 06-28: Karin brings us meditative music from Erik Satie and our own Rev. Randy Partain

Music Notes – Sunday, June 28th: This Sunday’s musician is UUCC Pianist Karin Tooley.   Centering Music: Filled with Loving Kindness – Hayes/Riddell Based on a traditional Buddhist...

Latter-day Saint Youth to Worship, Celebrate Faith Through Local Music Experiences

SALT LAKE CITY | Thursday, 25 June 2026 | The Church is asking local leaders to plan in-person music experiences that bring youth together in worship and celebration of their faith...

SMJ Questions Popular Gospel Song Lyric, Sparks Debate Over Theology in Christian Music

A discussion on biblical accuracy in worship music has gained attention after SMJ publicly questioned the lyrics of a popular gospel song, sparking conversations among Christians a...

Musical Musings 06-14: Music of truth and justice with Mike, including two new songs from Sing Out Love

Music Notes – Sunday, June 14th: This Sunday’s musician is UUCC Music Director Mike Carney   Centering Music: Love Is at the Center – Goldberg Emily Joy Goldberg (b. 1978, … Contin...