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2026

This page is dedicated to the records and updates for all notifications pertaining to the 2026 Hymns Competition.
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1. First Announcement
The hymns, website, and competition date were announced/made public on XX/XX/XXXX
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Hymns, Recordings, Rules, and Clarifications
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The Competition will take place on Saturday, March 28th 2026, at St. George in Norristown, PA
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2. Registration Deadline
The deadline to register for this year's event is Monday, March 16th, 2026
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Please complete this form once, and in full, and email it to hymnspa@gmail.com
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3. Informational ZOOM Meeting
There will be an Informational Session for the servants, and anyone interested, on ZOOM, on XX/XX/XXXX at X:XX PM
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Tap here for the direct ZOOM link
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Meeting ID: X
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Passcode: X
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If you have any questions or desire further clarification, please send an email to hymnspa@gmail.com
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4. Hymns Packets
Please utilize the following links to help you prepare!
Packets for Groups 1-4
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4​
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If you have any questions or desire further clarification, please send an email to hymnspa@gmail.com
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6. Room Monitors/Administration Meeting
There will be an Informational Session for the Room Monitors, Activities, and Administration teams on 03/28/2026 at 11:15 AM in The Couch Room​​
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If you have any questions or desire further clarification, please send an email to hymnspa@gmail.com
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5. Judges Meeting
There will be a final Informational Session for the Judges on 03/28/2026 at 11:30 AM in The Couch Room​​
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If you have any questions or desire further clarification, please send an email to hymnspa@gmail.com
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6. Competition Information
The Competition will start at 12:15 PM on 03/28/2026 at St. George in Norristown, but everyone is invited to attend Liturgy from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. We will have breakfast, final reviews, and fellowship until 11:45 AM. At 11:45 AM we will hold the Welcome Meeting for everyone in The Main Church
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Each group will be competing in different locations on 03/28/2026 - please follow the signs that will be posted around the church and listen to the overhead announcements which will be made!
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Lunch will begin being served at 2:00 PM in the Church Basement and we will hold the awards ceremony with The Fathers in The Main Church once everyone is done competing around 5:00 PM
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Planned Schedule:
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Liturgy: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Breakfast: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
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Room Monitors & Administration Meeting: 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM (in the Couch Room)
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Judges Meeting: 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM (also in the Couch Room)
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General Welcome Meeting: 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM (in the Main Church)
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Competition Start Time: 12:15 PM
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Games & Face Painting: Starting at 1:30 PM in The Auditorium
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Lunch: Will begin being served around 2:00 PM
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Awards Ceremony: God willing, around 5:00 PM
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If you have any questions or desire further clarification, please send an email to hymnspa@gmail.com
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7. Total Attendance
Divine Liturgy Livestream Link
Vespers & Awards Ceremony Livestream Link
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Total Participants: X​
Total who placed: X
Total who learned Hymns and grew spiritually: X+
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Churches who participated:
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1 Peter 4:10
