Joel Kongaika

We had a surprise visitor at rehearsal! Rainn Wilson stopped by and ended up singing with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. As you can see, we were pretty happy to have him. Thanks for spending part of your evening with us, Rainn. Come sing with us anytime.

As the title track of the Tabernacle Choir's new album, Mack Wilberg’s “We Thank Thee, Lord, for This New Day” takes the form of a prayer of gratitude with lyrics written by David Warner. 

This short anthem was composed especially for The Tabernacle Choir’s return to live broadcasting in October 2021 after an extended pandemic-related hiatus. Wilberg’s musical setting illustrates both the sobering impact of that challenging period and the quiet hope engendered by a new day and a fresh start. 

The repetition of the same word at the start of each line—a rhetorical device known as “anaphora”— emphasizes the manner in which every morning can be celebrated as an opportunity for renewal.

"This New Day" will be released Friday, May 8th. Pre-save it now at: orcd.co/thisnewday

Peaceful sacred music can enlighten and edify no matter the situation. And it’s not always in a familiar or obvious musical style. 

In this compilation, newly composed choruses and arrangements sit alongside melodies drawn from classical-music favorites and folk-hymn tunes from 19th-century America, reminding us that inspiration and faith-affirming lessons can edify us through a variety of expressive means. 

They all offer assurance that when we allow ourselves to be touched and taught by good music, we are better equipped to renew our dedication every day and more closely approach the divine.

"This New Day" will be available on Friday, May 8th. Pre-save the full album and single, "Carnival of the Animals: Aquarium", now: orcd.co/thisnewday

We had a special surprise when Soledad sang “I Am a Child of God,” and the audience joined in to finish. The spirit and joy that filled the arena each night was unforgettable! 💙 #TabChoirSAS #TabChoirSANW #CentenarioSANW #CentenarioSAS #hopetour #CoroDelTabernaculo

We were blown away by all the stories submitted about your memories of Music & the Spoken Word. We’re excited to share them in the upcoming weeks as we count down to our 5,000th episode! Thank you for being part of this amazing journey. 💙

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration—the 5,000th broadcast of Music & the Spoken Word with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square! Sunday, July 13, 2025 Conference Center, Salt Lake City Attend live or via livestream on YouTube Be part of history and be inspired!