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Holy and Divine
Hymn composed by
Lindasusan V. UlrichContextual information
At General Assembly in 2024, Rev. JeKaren Bell (then Rev. JeKaren Olaoya) offered the final comment before the vote on a business resolution supporting the rights of transgender, nonbinary, intersex, and gender diverse people. The preceding discussion had been difficult at times, and she wanted to make sure that those groups heard one message unequivocally: “Lean in,” she said. “I love you.” The repetition of this message moved Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich to compose “Holy and Divine” in honor of the transgender/nonbinary community, to which they belong.
Note: The pronouns in the piece can be adapted as needed for the particular context in which the chant is sung (for example, “our lives,” “we love you,” “my life is,” and so on.
At General Assembly in 2024, Rev. JeKaren Bell (then Rev. JeKaren Olaoya) offered the final comment before the vote on a business resolution supporting the rights of transgender, nonbinary, intersex, and gender diverse people. The preceding discussion had been difficult at times, and she wanted to make sure that those groups heard one message unequivocally: “Lean in,” she said. “I love you.” The repetition of this message moved Rev. Lindasusan Ulrich to compose “Holy and Divine” in honor of the transgender/nonbinary community, to which they belong.
Note: The pronouns in the piece can be adapted as needed for the particular context in which the chant is sung (for example, “our lives,” “we love you,” “my life is,” and so on.
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[Holy and Divine]
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Song Composer
Lindasusan V. UlrichHymn Arranger
Composer Background information
Rev. Lindasusan V. Ulrich (they/them) is a musician, writer, minister, and activist dedicated to radical inclusion, deep collaboration, and courageous kindness. Rev. Lindasusan has served congregations in Connecticut, Michigan, and Minnesota; sung with several professional choirs; and released two albums of original songs. They identify as a nonbinary bisexual person of color, and while you may not be able to tell from this bio, they are also quite funny.
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Lyricist Background information
Rev. Lindasusan V. Ulrich (they/them) is a musician, writer, minister, and activist dedicated to radical inclusion, deep collaboration, and courageous kindness. Rev. Lindasusan has served congregations in Connecticut, Michigan, and Minnesota; sung with several professional choirs; and released two albums of original songs. They identify as a nonbinary bisexual person of color, and while you may not be able to tell from this bio, they are also quite funny.
Arranger Background information
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Lean in — I love you.
Once again — I love you.
Now and always — I love you.
Your lives are holy and divine.
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