Can We Sing the Darkness to Light - Grand Rapids Women's Chorus

Performed on May 30, 2026, by the Grand Rapids Women's Chorus at their 30th anniversary spring concert titled, Voices of Resilience: 30 Years of Passion. Purpose. Song. Directed by Mary Klaasen, Assistant Director Piano: Philip Pletcher Violin: Jennifer Kotchenruther Cello: Anne Thompson ASL Interpreter: Rachel Gerrie Can We Sing the Darkness to Light, by Kyle Pederson What if instead of more violence We’d let our weapons fall silent? No more revenge or retribution; No more war or persecution. It could be beautiful. What if instead of our judgment, We soften our hearts that have hardened? Instead of certainty and pride We love and sacrifice? It could be beautiful. Can we see the other as our sister or a brother? Can we sing the darkness to light? Sounding chords of compassion and grace? Set the swords of judgment aside, Let mercy’s eyes see the other human face. Can we sing the darkness to light?