Dear worship and music teams: a reminder that, per our Liturgy and Music document (see here), all music used within the divine service experience is to be sacred in nature, given the holiness of the gathering. Secular music, or music intended for a non-religious audience, does not have a place in the divine service experience.
Connected, note that even though patriotic music is included within the “God and Country” section of the Celebration Hymnal, this music should be reserved for concerts or more casual gatherings (outdoor fellowships, for instance). It is not appropriate to include this music within the divine service experience.
Thank you for your adherence to this protocol. If you have any questions, please email music_worship@nac-usa.org.