Hymns—For Home and Church

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is making a major revision of the hymnbook and the Children’s Songbook. Explore the latest announcements and other information related to this historic project.

New Music Now Available

Small batches of new music from Hymns—For Home and Church will now be released every few months in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. More languages will follow when they are ready.

A series of images of members of the Plumerillo Ward attending church services. Images include photos from sacrament meeting, Primary, Priesthood, Relief Society, Young Men/Women, and Sunday School.

The new music collection is also available in the updated Sacred Music App (iOS, Android) and in the Gospel Library App (iOS, Android).

How to Start Using the New Music

You are encouraged to use this new music in your personal worship and study now! Unit leaders and those with music callings are also encouraged to incorporate new music into worship services.

New Hymns at Home

Sacred music can enhance gospel study and worship in your home, both individually and with your family. Learn how you can incorporate sacred music into your life and experience the blessings that come with it.

New Hymns at Church

Sacred music is a foundational part of our worship at church. Learn some ideas for incorporating new music into the church experience.

Project Timeline and Background

In June 2018, the Church announced a revision of the hymnbook and Children’s Songbook to meet the needs of a global church. This announcement began a multi-year project to gather and review the current music selection, new submissions, and songs from other Christian faith traditions.

June 2018: Revised hymnbook and Children’s Songbook announced.
September 2023: Title and projected release dates announced for Hymns—For Home and Church, a consolidated collection to include both hymns and children’s songs.
May 2024: Digital advance release to begin in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, with new batches coming every few months. Other languages will follow as they are ready.
2026: Full print and digital release of Hymns—For Home and Church in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, with other languages to follow as they are ready.
2030: Anticipated project completion, including a total of 50 languages released in print and digital formats.