The Hymns Across the Ages Community is focused on worship through singing hymns of the Christian faith, and studying who wrote them and under what circumstances. Meetings include prayer, singing, brief presentations and fellowship.

Community Leaders:
Shepherd: Cheryl Townshend
Teacher: Walt Townshend
Outreach Advocate: Walt Townshend
Host: Walt Townshend
Administrator: Cheryl Townshend

Membership Type: Open
Duration: Semester
Curriculum Cycle: Semester
Curriculum: “Cyberhymnal” at http://www.cyberhymnal.org/; “Stories Behind Popular Hymns and Songs,” Lindsay Terry; “Then Sings My Soul,” Robert Morgan; “101 Hymn Stories,” “101 More Hymn Stories,” “Amazing Grace,” all by Kenneth Osbeck; “Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas,” Ace Collins; “The Spiritual Lives of Great Composers,” Patrick Kavanaugh; “Messiah,” George F. Handel; and others…
Major Component: Worship

Meeting Specifics:
Date and Time: Sunday evenings
How Often: 2x/month
Where: rotating
Contact: Walt Townshend – 301-249-2735 or Email

Date of First Meeting: 10/11/2009
Date of Charter Approval: 09/14/2009