Hymn competition announced for Unity Week centennial

Published: 2006-06-26

SILVER SPRING, Md. (CNS) -- A cash prize of up to $1,500 awaits the winner of a hymn-writing competition that draws inspiration from Jesus' prayer at the Last Supper: "That all may be one." The phrase is the theme of the 100th anniversary observance in 2008 of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, sponsored by the Atonement Friars. The friars are also co-sponsoring the contest along with the National Association of Pastoral Musicians in Silver Spring. The winning songs will be introduced at the musicians group's 2007 convention in Indianapolis, which will also have "That All May Be One" as its theme. There are two categories of entries: a new text and tune -- refrain and verses -- appropriate for singing during the Communion procession or the administration of the sacrament, with a cash prize of $1,500; and a new hymn text that may be sung using one or more familiar tunes with a cash prize of $1,000. A copy of the contest guidelines is available online at: www.npm.org, or by writing to: National Association of Pastoral Musicians, 962 Wayne Ave., Suite 210, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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