Songs of Contemplation
for Activists and Christians
for Activists and Christians
nine meditative songs by Rachael Weasley
Released in 2015
"What a beautiful rendering of music, prayer, joy, and lament! I've just finished my first listen through, and found myself moved to prayer and tears. It is earthy, hopeful with eyes open, and realistic. I'm looking forward to exploring meditation with these in mind."
1. Windy God
2. I Am Not Wrong
3. Receive My Peace
4. How Can Our Anger
5. What Is Your Dream?
6. Body of Christ
7. Soak Me in Your Love
8. Spit and Dirt
9. It Is Time
About the Album Songs of Contemplation for Activists and Christians
I wrote these songs so that I could sing about the radical theologies I was learning about in seminary. I was living in a housing cooperative, doing Montessori-style teaching and childcare, organizing for racial and economic justice in Chicago. These things were teaching me about who God is, but so many songs in church seemed to be describing someone else. I wanted some songs that could sustain me in my activism, and connect me to a divine presence who's angry alongside me-- with me-- about poverty, racism, and gender oppression. I wanted songs about a God who loves ambiguity, impurity, and embodied life. Here are the first nine, but there are more to come!
Recording Artists
My recording partners for Activists and Christians were Beth Peachey and Tom Ryberg, friends from college who have collaborated with me musically for many years. On this album, all three of us sing and play percussion. Tom also plays piano; I play guitar; and Beth plays piano, guitar, and flute. I brought them the melodies, words, and sometimes a few chords, and together we arranged and improvised the versions of the songs you hear on the CD (or on YouTube). I am so thankful for their flexible theologies and thoughtful musicality.
I wrote these songs so that I could sing about the radical theologies I was learning about in seminary. I was living in a housing cooperative, doing Montessori-style teaching and childcare, organizing for racial and economic justice in Chicago. These things were teaching me about who God is, but so many songs in church seemed to be describing someone else. I wanted some songs that could sustain me in my activism, and connect me to a divine presence who's angry alongside me-- with me-- about poverty, racism, and gender oppression. I wanted songs about a God who loves ambiguity, impurity, and embodied life. Here are the first nine, but there are more to come!
Recording Artists
My recording partners for Activists and Christians were Beth Peachey and Tom Ryberg, friends from college who have collaborated with me musically for many years. On this album, all three of us sing and play percussion. Tom also plays piano; I play guitar; and Beth plays piano, guitar, and flute. I brought them the melodies, words, and sometimes a few chords, and together we arranged and improvised the versions of the songs you hear on the CD (or on YouTube). I am so thankful for their flexible theologies and thoughtful musicality.
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To hear the songs on Youtube, click here.
All sheet music is available through your subscription to One License.
To hear the songs on Youtube, click here.
All sheet music is available through your subscription to One License.
CD recording of Activists and ChristiansSongs of Contemplation for Activists and Christians: nine meditative songs by Rachael Weasley, 2015. This CD includes all nine songs and comes in a cardboard sleeve with cover art and track listings. $12 is a suggested donation. Feel free to pay more by navigating above to Choose How Much to Pay. 
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Songbook: Activists and Christians, 2015.Songs of Contemplation for Activists and Christians: nine meditative songs by Rachael Weasley, 2015. This songbook includes sheet music, liner notes, and suggestions for singing and arranging the songs. $15 is a suggested donation. Feel free to pay more by navigating above to Choose How Much to Pay. 
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