‘The Jesus Music’: People behind the songs
The Jesus Music chronicles the history of contemporary Christian music, starting with the early-’70s Jesus Movement in California and extending almost to present day. Because the film features dozens of musicians who have performed either in First Free’s sanctuary or...
Why we sing … what we sing
This is an annual conference you’ve both attended before, but what were the themes this year? NF: The main thread was how critical it is for the church to be singing, and singing together. There’s that major aspect of congregational worship that we are called to...
uNITE brings churches together for worship
What began last summer as a citywide youth event is now inviting a broader audience. The uNITE worship gathering, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. this Friday at Summerwood, is open to all ages. Talented musicians and song leaders from large and small churches around Rockford will...
Al Stringham: Good and Faithful Servant
After decades of serving students and our tech team as a volunteer, Al Stringham is retiring this summer. True to his humble and unassuming character, Al declined to be interviewed for this article. But a whole lot of other people wanted to talk about him. Here are a...
