Save almost 50% compared to the purchase of individual songs! This file contains lead sheets (melody, lyrics, chords, no piano part) for 16 of the 21 songs in Christopher's "Stepping In" collection. "Listening Now" includes a piano part. The other five songs on the album are owned by the United Church of Christ. Sheet music for those five can be downloaded from United Church Resources (search by song title).

A companion piece for "Holy, Holy, Holy," for the end of the communion prayer - or anywhere you need an amen.

A Celtic-style hymn of longing for God. Uses imagery of the moon and the tides to express a process theology.

A brief, a cappella chant for entering into prayer or worship.

A gentle ballad about trusting God. Based on Jeremiah 17:7-8.

An upbeat song for the opening of worship. Based on Psalm 121:1, Matthew 25:37-40.

A peppy kids rock song about Holy Communion. Verses based on interviews with kids, with a singable refrain.

A song for before or after the scripture reading or sermon. Contemporary gospel style. Psalm 119:105, I Kings 19:9-15.

A short refrain. Folk/pop sung prayer for illumination.

Rock anthem based on the song of Simeon. For the end of worship, the end of the day, or funerals.

An alt rock performance piece, touching upon themes of lament, suicide and teen angst.

A song to be sung during the passing of the peace. Short, easy refrain. Slow folk or rock anthem.

A mid-tempo folk/pop song for the opening of worship. Easy refrain with verses that congregations can learn as well.

A rhythmic refrain to be repeated while we are taking communion.

A fun, peppy pop song based on Isaiah 58. Good for the close of worship. Easy refrain for the congregation to join in.

A song of struggle and hope. Minor key, a cappella, three verses. Meant for the opening of worship.

Folky mid-tempo song based on Genesis 28:16-17. Great for outdoor worship, or the opening of worship any time.

Includes piano part, but not the instrumental interlude found on the original recording.

Includes a piano part for the instrumental interlude found in the original recording.

SAVE 45%! (compared to purchase of individual songs). This 58-page file includes all of the songs on Christopher's CD "Come to the Feast," including a lead sheet (melody, lyrics, chords) for the bonus track, "Lead On." All of the songs (except "Lead On") are accompaniment editions and include a piano part as well as melody, lyrics, and guitar chords.

An upbeat, rhythm-driven piece about love, faith, high ideals, and sexuality. Includes a section of I Corinthians 13.

A brief, easy refrain, useful for opening of worship, call to prayer, call to communion, or altar call. Based on Matthew 11:28-30.

An upbeat song with a bit of Caribbean flavor that is fun for children and youth. Based on Galatians 5:22-26.

A performance piece with a singable refrain, based on Colossians 3:14. Sheet music includes piano part, vocals, and guitar chords.

A simple, swaying gloria with fresh language and an inviting feel.

A gentle, folky ballad based on Revelation 22:1-3. Good for healing services or any time Revelation 22 comes up in the lectionary.

A gentle, swaying piece about the spirituality of place. Includes a descant based on the Sanctus that many traditions use in their communion prayers.

Sheet music for "Holding Up the Light" from the CD "Come to the Feast." A Performance piece with easy-to-sing-along refrain. Useful for services using themes of hope in the face of adversity, reconciliation, even Advent. Requires enough vocalists for an echo part on verses.

An upbeat, gospel-style anthem based upon Romans 8. Good especially for hope in difficult times.

A brief a cappella invocation for three parts (tenor/baritone/bass), focusing on both speaking and listening to God.

A light, reggae (sort of) song that critiques the church for its disunity and calls for reconciliation.

An easy, mid-tempo refrain written to be sung by the congregation during the lighting of Advent Candles.

A gentle, brief refrain with piano, cello, and violin accompaniment. Written for All Saints Day, and remembrance of those who have died.

This is a sung intercessory prayer. If you are using guitar, it works well if you add a capo at fret 2 and use chords for the key of C.

A short refrain based upon Isaiah 49:6b, written in response to the shooting of U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords and others in January of 2011.

A short, simple, three-part a capella refrain that can be taught easily. Energetic, with a slight gospel feel. Good for the opening of worship. Requires a song leader to teach it.

A brief refrain for use in bidding prayers or other prayers of intercession. Any time we need to be reminded that we are called to pray for the whole world. Lead sheet has melody, lyrics, chords, no piano part.

An a cappella Sanctus for use during Communion prayers. Use harmony parts or sing in unison. As sung at the 50th general synod of the United Church of Christ.

Upbeat, simple refrain for Transfiguration Sunday or any time the theme is becoming more like Jesus. Melody, lyrics, chords (no piano part).

Shorter song with two verses and a refrain. Written for the transition into Holy Communion, but applicable for other uses as well.

A gentle ballad-type refrain for worship under the stars, or any worship where the theme is ecology, or stars, or night. Based on Psalm 8.

A two-part refrain of assurance based on Psalm 40.

A gentle refrain for Advent, or with any "keep awake" scripture passage.

A sung litany giving thanks for those who do administrative work in the church. The short, easy refrain can be sung by the congregation. The verses can be sung by a cantor, or by the whole group. Easy piano accompaniment.

An a capella chant of courage and resolve. Useful for Lent or any occasion where discipleship includes risk or speaking truth to power. Can be sung in unison or parts.