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The Chimes

Come, let us return to the Lord

Congregation sings hymns at an outdoor church service
Four compelling hymns that call for a return to God
Jason Lee, Staff Writer March 15, 2025

The Lenten season is known for many themes, one of which is repentance. Christians who celebrate Lent make a concerted effort to confess their sins to the Lord and to repent from them. Repentance involves deep prayer and meditating on God’s Word, but Christians are also called to “sing psalms,...

Rock around this Chimes Christmas playlist

The Chimes staff shares their music essentials this holiday season.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor December 14, 2019

Have you been searching for the perfect holiday playlist to get your mind off the stress of finals? Look no further. From head-bangers to hymns, this Christmas playlist from some of our Chimes editors presents an array of holiday hits to send you off into Christmas break.  “What Christmas Means to...

Contemporary Christian music diverges from the style of hymns

Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
Theologically rich hymns coexist with emotional and experiential contemporary songs.
Caleb Aguilera, Writer May 17, 2017
Theologically rich hymns coexist with emotional and experiential contemporary songs.

Worship without words

Cherri Yoon/THE CHIMES [file photo]
Student Kathryn Homoki and alumna Lydia Rankin share how non-verbal worship provides another layer to the worship experience.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 9, 2016
Student Kathryn Homoki and alumna Lydia Rankin share how non-verbal worship provides another layer to the worship experience.