You might have heard of Derek Webb from his CCM chart-topping days with Caedmon’s Call or his headline-making LGBTQIA+ allyship at last year’s Dove Awards, but did you know he’s bringing his It Matters After All tour right here to one of the churches in our presbytery?
On September 7th, 2024, Glendale Presbyterian Church will be hosting Derek Webb for an evening of music, reflection, and connection. This is an incredible opportunity to see an internationally known artist perform from the comfort of our PCUSA pews.
Derek Webb has been a presence in my own life for many years, dating back to his time with Caedmon’s Call at the same time as I was experiencing a call to ministry in eighth grade. One of the highlights of my experiences with Derek’s music came in 2013, when I participated in a crowd-sourced music video for one of his songs, I Was Wrong, I’m Sorry & I Love You (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aPhgrjeUE8). My part of this video was filmed in the sanctuary of my first ordained pastorate. Being part of that project felt like a full-circle moment—connecting the music that was a soundtrack to my early experiences of a call to ministry to the very place where I began to live out that call in a tangible way.
Now, I’m excited to share that Derek Webb is returning to his Caedmon’s Call roots with this special tour, revisiting the music in a whole new light. Join us for a night of nostalgia and celebration as Derek revisits the music that defined his early career. Though his path has led him away from CCM, his commitment to honesty, love, and inclusion remains unwavering.. Whether these songs were part of your past or you’re discovering them anew, this moment honors the music that matters after all.
Derek Webb wrote, “These songs were like coordinates. They were the soundtrack to some of the most important years of my life, and maybe yours too. If so, trust me: you don’t want to miss this.”
I hope you’ll join us for this evening of music and reflection. Derek’s concerts are not just performances; they are invitations to think deeply, feel deeply, and engage with the challenging and beautiful questions of our faith. Tickets are $25 and are available on Derek Webb’s website: https://www.derekwebb.com/.
Please get your tickets for September 7th, and plan to be with us at Glendale Presbyterian Church for what promises to be an unforgettable evening.
Blessings,
Rev. Kathleen Henrion
Pastor, Glendale Presbyterian Church