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Infinitely Whole

Hymn composed by

Alex Fam

Contextual information

From Alex:

“Infinitely Whole” is a community singing song with two parts that overlap, affirming that each of us is enough and infinitely whole. The song was written based on words from Bran Lennox’s message at a Sanctuary Boston worship service. 

From Bran:

The words to “Infinitely Whole” originated from a sermon written to challenge the narrative of brokenness which is often directed at and internalized by both the disability community and the trans community. Alex Fam felt a resonance with this passage in particular, and adapted it into a simple yet moving two-part song. It quickly became a favorite within the Sanctuary Boston community, and went on to be recorded by the Sanctuary Band for their eponymous album. 

From Alex:

“Infinitely Whole” is a community singing song with two parts that overlap, affirming that each of us is enough and infinitely whole. The song was written based on words from Bran Lennox’s message at a Sanctuary Boston worship service. 

From Bran:

The words to “Infinitely Whole” originated from a sermon written to challenge the narrative of brokenness which is often directed at and internalized by both the disability community and the trans community. Alex Fam felt a resonance with this passage in particular, and adapted it into a simple yet moving two-part song. It quickly became a favorite within the Sanctuary Boston community, and went on to be recorded by the Sanctuary Band for their eponymous album. 

Tune Name

[Infinitely Whole]

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10.9.10.9

Song Composer

Alex Fam

Lyricist

Bran Lennox

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Composer Background information

Alex Fam

Alex Fam (she/her) is a spirited singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Boston, MA. She has released multiple albums and regularly performs her original music, which is imbued with a sense of wonder and joy in the world. She has been a long-time musician at The Sanctuary Boston, an innovative spiritual community grounded in Unitarian Universalism. 

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Lyricist Background information

Rev. Bran Lennox (they/them) began their journey to UU ministry when they served as the Director of Music at First Parish in Malden, MA. Their love of music and creative worship has remained with them, shaping their ministry as they work to share messages of compassion and resilience. Today, they serve on the board of the Association for Unitarian Universalist Music Ministries (AUUMM), and serve with a fabulous worship team at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, PA.

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Lyrics

We were all born infinitely whole.

We are each of us enough.

We are each of us complete.

We are each of us enough

Just exactly as we are.

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