Join the 'Just Like Selma' Hymn-sing Project

• 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.

     - After you submit 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 preparation and presentation.

     - Additional support materials are available for purchase, including:

• Video reel (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)
• Instrumental track (for acoustic guitar presentation)

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• You may schedule to sing the hymn on any day in March 2026 that best fits your organizational calendar. 

• 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.

• 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).

• Be intentional about engaging congregants to sing along

• 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.

• Have your media team release the video of the hymn presentation (in whole or in part), using the hashtags: #FreedomAdvances #JustLikeSelma #NEWorks

• Be sure to tag us on your social media posts.

**If you have additional questions, see our FAQ section below or contact us directly at new@neworks.us.

A: No. You can select any Sunday in March 2026 that works best for your church. Just let NEWorks know your chosen date.  

A: No. Participation and all provided materials are free of charge. Additional support materials are available for purchase, but these materials are optional.  

A: That’s fine! The hymn may be presented by a soloist, ensemble, praise team, or congregation—whatever best fits your ministry setting.

In some settings, the best option may be to feature the music video in worship and marry that presentation with liturgical dance or drama.

In addition, various tracks are available for purchase to enhance your presentation of the hymn.

A: Yes, you are encouraged to adapt the hymn in a way that will best impact your community. 

A: No. NEWorks may use only the hymn portion of your service video for distribution and promotional purposes, giving proper credit to your church.