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How to Participate
STEP 1. Register your ORGANIZATION
- Each participating organizational leader must complete the short online registration form below.
- Registration ensures that your organization is officially part of this nationwide initiative and that you receive appropriate resources, updates and recognition.
STEP 2. Receive materials from NEWorks
- After registration, you will receive:
- Audio reference (demonstration recording)
- Sheet music (PDF)
- Suggested introduction text for use in your presentation
- These materials are provided to support accurate preparation and presentation.
- Additional support materials are available for purchase, including:
- Video package (designed for LED walls and IMAG screens to enhance your presentation of the hymn)
- Vocal stem tracks (for small ensembles and large choirs to enhance live presentation)
- Part reference tracks (to assist singers in learning the hymn arrangement)
STEP 3. Select your preferred PRESENTATION date in February 2026
- You may schedule to sing the hymn on any day in February 2026 that best fits your organizational calendar. PLEASE DO NOT PROGRAM THE HYMN PRIOR TO THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY.
- Please notify NEWorks of your chosen date via the follow-up form or email (new@neworks.us) so we can track and amplify your participation.
STEP 4. Prepare & present the hymn
- Incorporate the hymn into your worship service or concert event.
- When introducing the hymn, please credit the hymnwriter and mention this special NEWorks initiative (sample wording provided).
- Strive for musical and spiritual excellence in your presentation.
- Be intentional about engaging congregants to sing along
STEP 5. confirm Recording & media use
- Please ensure that your organization’s video team captures the hymn presentation (if your service/event is recorded or streamed).
- By participating, you grant NEWorks permission to extract and post the video segment of your organization’s hymn presentation (with proper credit) to further amplify the impact of this project.
STEP 6. Amplify the message
- Have your media team release the video of the hymn presentation (in whole or in part), using the hashtags:
- #FreedomAdvances
- #JustLikeSelma
- #NEWorks
- #BHM100
- Be sure to tag us on your social media posts.
**If you have question about matters not addressed above, check our FAQ section below or email us via the contact form on this website.