"The First Hymn" Documentary Viewing Party

Join us for a free viewing of this new documentary about the first hymn found. Bring your friends too! Light refreshments served.

In the ancient ruins of Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, archaeologists unearthed a papyrus scrap containing the earliest known Christian hymn, complete with both its lyrics and musical notation. Analyzed at Oxford University, this discovery challenges traditional views of church history by revealing the rich musical practices of early believers. Hosted by Australian historian John Dickson, the feature-length documentary “The First Hymn” chronicles the hymn’s journey from its desert origins to its modern resurrection, as acclaimed composers Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding transform the ancient melody into a contemporary worship piece, culminating in a live concert performance.

Why does something like this matter?

We easily forget that we worship the same God that Christians have been worshiping for centuries. The sound and spaces of our worship continue to change and morph to sometimes better reflect who is worshiping rather than who is being worshiped. No matter how our worship sounds, we still give glory to a trinitarian God who created all things. We still gather as a body of believers to recognize that God is above all. As a church we have a responsibility to continue that charge of our faith.

You may also like the following events from MapleRidge Church:

• Next month, 3rd August, 06:00 pm, Maple Grove Community Worship Night in Maple Grove

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