My Religion
Hymn composed by
Linda Smith KoehlerContextual information
In September 2021, Linda overheard a conversation between two Christians talking about their faith which inspired her to refine how she would explain her 30-year-long UU faith. During a walk in the woods near her house, she got her answer in the form of this song. This is her “elevator speech.” Other UUs have exclaimed that it captures their perspective on what it means to them to be UU.
In September 2021, Linda overheard a conversation between two Christians talking about their faith which inspired her to refine how she would explain her 30-year-long UU faith. During a walk in the woods near her house, she got her answer in the form of this song. This is her “elevator speech.” Other UUs have exclaimed that it captures their perspective on what it means to them to be UU.
Tune Name
[My Religion]
Tune Name
Text Meter
10.6.9.9.10.7.10.4.
10.9.10.9
Song Composer
Linda Smith KoehlerHymn Arranger
Composer Background information
Linda Smith Koehler has been a member of UU Society of Bangor, ME since 1988. Kay Gardner, choir director and founding director of Women With Wings, a Singing in Sacred Circle group, mentored her in conducting and songwriting. When Kay died in 2002, Linda became director of Wings. Kay called Linda “Chant Maestra,” as she is a prolific creator of songs that cultivate peace, joy, connection with each other and the Earth.
Lyricist Background information
Linda Smith Koehler has been a member of UU Society of Bangor, ME since 1988. Kay Gardner, choir director and founding director of Women With Wings, a Singing in Sacred Circle group, mentored her in conducting and songwriting. When Kay died in 2002, Linda became director of Wings. Kay called Linda “Chant Maestra,” as she is a prolific creator of songs that cultivate peace, joy, connection with each other and the Earth.
Arranger Background information
Lyrics
My religion is this beautiful Earth, forests and fields and seas.
My religion is this web of life and my connection to all beings.
My religion is the wheel of the year, and the moon and stars above.
My religion is to hold all of this with love, love, love.
Resources
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