Theology of Song

Resonance in Sacred Music

Explore decades of liturgical scholarship, profound hymnody, and musical compositions that bridge academic rigor with vibrant, practiced faith.

Videos

A Written Interview with Emily Saliers and Don Saliers on their Book,

"A Song to Sing, A life to Live"

By Candace Chellew March 01, 2005

(Click on picture to read the interview)

Whosoever is an online magazine and resource founded in 1996 to support LGBTQ+ Christians. It provides a safe space for people to explore their faith free from fear or shame, helping individuals heal from spiritual harm and reclaim their relationship with God.

Core Focus & Mission

  • Radical Inclusion: Promotes the message that God's grace is open to everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

  • Content: Publishes essays, personal journeys, Bible studies, poetry, and cultural commentary.

  • Leadership: Maintained and managed through the Gentle Spirit Christian Church of Atlanta, Georgia, led by Pastor Paul M. Turner

Founder of Motley Mystic and the Jubilee! Circle interfaith spiritual community In Columbia, S.C., Candace Chellew (she/her) is the author of Bulletproof Faith: A Spiritual Survival Guide for Gay and Lesbian Christians (Jossey-Bass, 2008). Founder and Editor Emeritus of Whosoever, she earned her masters of theological studies at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, was ordained by Gentle Spirit Christian Church in December 2003, and trained as a spiritual director through the Omega Point program of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. She is also a musician and animal lover.

Our Musical Legacy

Original Hymns & Anthems

Discover a curated selection of Dr. Saliers' original compositions, from beloved hymn tunes to evocative choral anthems and organ preludes.

Hymn Tunes

Choral Anthems

Organ Preludes

Melodies and texts crafted for congregational singing, rooted in ecumenical tradition and theological depth.

Arrangements for choirs, blending expressive harmonies with profound liturgical resonance for worship.

Instrumental works for pipe organ, reflecting spiritual discipline and the grandeur of sacred spaces.

On Sacred Music

"In the resonance of sacred music, we find the bridge between joy and lamentation, a profound expression of practiced faith."

Don Saliers