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Carolyn Winfrey Gillette

Carolyn Winfrey Gillette is the author of over 400 hymns that have been sung by thousands of congregations around the world. She and her husband Bruce are Presbyterian ministers who have served congregations in New York Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. Her new book, I Sing to My Savior: New Hymns from the Stories in the Gospel of Luke , was published in July 2022.

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O God, We Grieve the Hatred (hymn for New Zealand)

At least 49 worshippers were killed – and 48 wounded – in shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, on March 15. Carolyn Winfrey..

God, Creator, You Have Taught Us (hymn)

NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D (“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”) God, Creator, you have taught us: “Faith and hope and love abide.” In..

One Day, Naomi and Ruth Crossed the Border (free hymn)

One Day, Naomi and Ruth Crossed the Border O QUANTA QUALIA 11.11.11.11 ("God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us") One day, Naomi..

O God, This Day We Grieve (free hymn)

O God, This Day We Grieve LEONI 6.6.8.4 ("The God of Abraham Praise”) O God, this day we grieve your children who..

O God, When Trust is Shattered (free hymn)

This new hymn was written in response to the latest news of abuse by clergy; it was written with input from survivors..

When We Watch the Rescue (a free hymn)

When We Watch the Rescue MUELLER 11.11.11.11 ("Away in a Manger") When we watch the rescue of children or youth, O God..

When Jesus Went to Egypt (a free hymn)

"O God, we pray for children/ And families coming here/ Now facing separation,/ And filled with grief and fear," writes Carolyn Winfrey Gillette.

What Good Can Come from Nazareth? (a hymn)

“What Good Can Come from Nazareth?” AURELIA 7.6.7.6 D ("The Church's One Foundation") “What good can come from Nazareth? Can any good..

Hymn: “If We Just Talk of Thoughts and Prayers”

Thanks to Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, this hymn is free for congregations to use in worship. It was written after the church shooting..

O God, We’ve Prayed in Wind and Rain (Hymn for Harvey relief)

“O God, We’ve Prayed in Wind and Rain” was written in response to severe storms -- Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana..

God, With Joy We Look Around Us (a hymn)

A seminary classmate, Richard Lanford, was serving as the pastor at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Skokie, Illinois, when the..

A New Father, Awestruck (A new hymn for refugees)

Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, a Presbyterian pastor and author of more than 300 hymns, has written a new hymn in response to the..

God of All Peoples, Cultures and Nations (A hymn for the election)

Carolyn Winfrey Gillette has written a new hymn for the 2016 election season. This interfaith hymn was written in response to the..

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New Carolyn Winfrey Gillette hymn supports Hurricane Matthew relief

Hurricane Matthew left a streak of pain and devastation from Haiti to Cuba and across the southeastern United States, taking away lives..

To a Place of Celebration (A hymn for Orlando)

Carolyn Winfrey Gillette has written a new hymn for churches in response to the Orlando shootings. She hopes the hymn will be..

They Met to Read the Bible (A hymn-prayer lamenting Charleston church murders)

Many people of faith are praying for the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Charleston, South Carolina and the United States after the murder of nine people by..

O God, We Hear of Suffering (A hymn-prayer for Nepal)

Click here to download a PDF of the scored hymn. ST. CHRISTOPHER 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 ("Beneath the Cross of Jesus") O God, we hear..

What will you sing on Pentecost?

What will you sing on Pentecost? Will your congregation grasp the full impact of the gift of the Holy Spirit?

New Hymn for Pentecost with the hymn text and music together.

Renowned hymn writer, Carolyn Gillette, has penned uplifting, “Pentecost Had Come” to the tune of "Canto de Esperanza/Song of Hope” for your congregation’s use. Lyrics may be downloaded and printed for free – see below. OR for just $9.95 you can download a print master of the new hymn with all the musical notes needed for everyone to sing along. This is a full 8.5 by 11 inch format, so the print is clear and bold. Click here to purchase

Let your Pentecost celebration soar on this song of the Spirit!

Lord, Hear the Cries of Children (free hymn)

PASSION CHORALE 7.6.7.6 D (“O Sacred Head, Now Wounded”) Lord, hear the cries of children who struggle every day, Caught up in..

Christ, You Are the Savior (free hymn)

ASH GROVE (“Let All Things Now Living”) Christ, you are the Savior, the Way to the Father, The Truth we depend..

Hymn for Blessing of the Animals services

O God, Your Creatures Fill the Earth("I Sing the Mighty Power of God")Lyrics by Carolyn GilletteO God, your creatures fill the earth..

O God of Mighty Wind and Flame: A Hymn in Response to the Fires in California

O God of mighty wind and flame who fills your church with power,

We gather here in Jesus' name, to ask your help this hour.

When nature's might seems far too strong and flames are swirling high,

When days bring fear and nights are long, Lord, hear your people's cry.