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May All Your Christmas Services Be Merry ... and Legal

Songs you can sing without the Grinch showing up with his team of lawyers.

The Editors

Could your church be sued for belting out "Angels We Have Heard on High" this Christmas season? No—unless the specific arrangement you're singing is copyrighted.

You'll be pleased as Christmas punch to know that many of your favorite Christmas songs are in the "public domain"—meaning ...

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Understanding Worship Music Copyright Law

Staying legal is important, but we might not always grasp exactly why, or who benefits.

Bonnie McMaken

Q&A: Did My Church Infringe on Copyright When Using YouTube Videos in a Livestream Service?

What church leaders must understand about copyright law when doing church online.

Frank Sommerville

Church Volunteers and Copyright Ownership

A case illustrates what churches own—and don’t own.

Frank Sommerville

Resources:

Essential Guide to Copyright Law for Churches

Richard Hammar explains how to avoid copyright infringement.

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Encourage giving by informing your donors about tax deductions they could claim.

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