“Come, Thou Long Expected Conference Session” and Other Very Adventist Hymn Names

Ah, Adventist hymns. The perfect way to lull yourself into a peaceful Sabbath afternoon nap (or get riled up for that evangelistic campaign.) Here are some of our favorite Adventist hymn names (with Read more […]

Slide Show: You know you’re at an Adventist church when…

Here are a few ways to help you figure out if you’ve wandered into an Adventist church. The #1 tip: If you’re up that early on a Saturday morning to go to church, you are most likely in an Adventist one. Read on for more helpful clues!

Slide Show: 10 hymns with not so sacred musical roots

You’ve probably heard the argument that only hymns should be sung in church as they are the most holy (read: can be played softly on a piano or organ) and don’t have those evil voodoo beats. You’ve probably also heard the counter-argument that most hymn tunes originated as a bar song. We’ve always wondered about this and decided to do a little digging into the history of some beloved hymns. (Note: All hymns come from the Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal, 1986 edition. Yeah, we’re old school like that.) Now get ready to rock!