The Psalms Project Co.

We are a nonprofit ministry inspiring prayer and creative worship from the Psalms. We highlight artists and worshipers as well as further collaborative resources for the Church.

I began lettering the Psalms in 2019 during a grief and trauma recovery process. During these years of healing and restoration, there was an invitation to truly dive into the scriptures, specifically the book of Psalms. I was drawn to the honesty of these ancient poems, how they covered a spectrum of emotions and various topics and themes. They formed me deeply and I began to also desire for the Church to return to the simplicity and beauty of praying and creating songs around these scriptures.

We need the Psalms, especially now more than ever. As the world continues to face turmoil, uncertainty and crisis, we need the Psalms to remind us of our humanity, give us permission to feel our emotions and express ourselves to God as well as anchor us in His presence. Yet, they are largely ignored in our top worship songs, music playlists, devotional lives and missional endeavors. We are missing out on the heart of Scripture.

There is an opportunity to bring the Psalms back to the forefront of the Church as we combine both fresh creativity and deep traditions around this songbook. We saw a lot of resonance in our vision based on Ephesians 5:18-19, "be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart..." and hope to continue to serve the body of Christ in this way and help others engage with the Psalms.

April was born in Chicago, raised in Hong Kong and now lives in Boston. She is a worshipper, artist and designer with a heart to see the church revived. She founded and leads The Psalms Project Co, a nonprofit ministry inspiring prayer and creative worship from the Psalms.