Reviewed by Gareth Paul Taylor

Now here's what I call a diverse tapestry of worship, born from a desire to see city-wide, inter-denominational church unity in Minnesota. Bandleader/guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Dan Adler explains that the band, "which consists of African American, Native American, Hispanic, Hmong, East Indian, Filipino, Chinese, Trinidadian and Caucasian members, has brought Christians together across racial and denominational lines to worship and pray in order to build Biblical unity in the Church." Visionary! As Adler's closing song articulates, "We can do together/What we cannot do apart." Here is some of the fruit. Adler leads 12 vocalists, a four-piece brass section, drums, bass, percussion, two keyboards, electric and acoustic guitar. He explains that "despite the diversity of style, all of our songs are used in a congregational participative way at the.Worship Celebrations." The band straddles different styles with great aplomb; you would be forgiven for thinking each song was by a different band each specialising in their genre: a remarkable testament not only to the skills of the band members but to Adler, who as well as producing, engineering and mixing, and by the sound of it carrying the vision for the band and its ministry, has written all of the songs himself! But the excellence does not end with the music alone. The words carry plenty of challenge and encouragement too. Don't miss this!

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