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CXMMXNS, now also known as Commons Worship, is an Australian Christian worship collective formed by Grammy Award and Dove Award-winning songwriters Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan. Birthed in Sydney, Australia, the collective was created to write and release songs for the global church, with a particular focus on music that local congregations can easily sing and use in worship. Its music is rooted in Scripture and contemporary Christian worship, while drawing on the extensive songwriting experience of its founders.

Fielding and Morgan are two of the most influential songwriters associated with modern worship music. Between them, they have been involved in songs such as “What a Beautiful Name,” “Goodness of God,” “Who You Say I Am,” “Cornerstone” and “Mighty to Save,” songs that have become widely used in churches around the world. CXMMXNS grew out of their desire to continue writing congregational music while creating opportunities for both established and emerging worship leaders to contribute.

The collective began releasing music in 2024 with CXMMXNS Chapter 1. Its work has since expanded through projects including CXMMXNS Chapter 2, All the Praise Belongs, Live in Manila and The Commons Chapel. In 2026, the project adopted the name Commons Worship, reflecting the broader identity of the movement and its emphasis on gathering worshippers and serving local churches.

Quick Facts

Formation and Background

CXMMXNS was formed in Sydney by Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan, two Australian worship songwriters whose work had already become deeply embedded in contemporary Christian worship. Rather than creating another traditional worship band centered on a permanent lineup, they envisioned CXMMXNS as a collaborative movement that could bring together different singers, musicians and songwriters.

The idea developed from Fielding and Morgan’s long experience writing songs intended for congregational use. Their stated aim was to create music that helps churches sing together while maintaining a strong scriptural foundation.

The collective was officially announced in October 2024 through Provident Label Group and Essential Worship. Its debut project was described as a new chapter for Fielding and Morgan, extending the work they had already done through their songwriting careers while creating space for additional voices.

Music Career and Early Releases

CXMMXNS introduced its music through CXMMXNS Chapter 1, released in November 2024. The project featured Fielding and Morgan alongside Aodhán King and other worship songwriters and musicians. Rather than presenting the collective as a conventional artist with one lead singer, the project established a collaborative model that became central to its identity.

The collective followed with CXMMXNS Chapter 2 in 2025. Its catalogue continued to feature different worship leaders and collaborators, allowing the sound to develop through a variety of vocalists and musical perspectives.

Among the songs associated with the early period was “Praise Belongs,” including an acoustic version featuring Aodhán King. The song reflected the group’s emphasis on direct, congregational worship and became part of the musical foundation for its subsequent projects.

Musical Style and Purpose

CXMMXNS focuses on contemporary Christian worship designed for use in local churches. Its songs generally feature accessible melodies, congregational arrangements and lyrics centered on Christian belief, worship, faith, God’s character and the life of the church.

The collective’s approach is closely connected to Fielding and Morgan’s songwriting backgrounds. Both have spent decades writing worship songs that have been adopted by churches internationally, and that experience informs the structure and accessibility of CXMMXNS music.

At the same time, the collective is not limited to a single musical voice. Different collaborators bring their own vocal styles and musical backgrounds to individual recordings. This gives the projects a broader sound while retaining a consistent emphasis on congregational worship.

Notable Songs and Albums

The collective’s early catalogue includes CXMMXNS Chapter 1 and CXMMXNS Chapter 2, followed by projects that expanded its collaborative approach.

In 2025, CXMMXNS released All the Praise Belongs, its first full-length album. The project featured collaborations with artists including CAIN, Matt Maher, Bella Taylor Smith and Aodhán King. Songs from the album included “All the Praise Belongs,” “Follow Jesus” and “Trust and Obey.”

Another significant release was Live in Manila, which documented the collective’s live worship ministry and demonstrated its intention to bring the CXMMXNS concept into international church settings.

The collective also released Still and This I Believe (The Creed), continuing its emphasis on songs that can function both as recorded music and as resources for congregational worship.

In 2026, The Commons Chapel expanded the group’s live worship catalogue. Recordings from the project include “Cornerstone (Live)” and “Praise Belongs (Live),” with additional musicians and worship leaders contributing to the performances.

Collaborations

Collaboration is one of the defining features of CXMMXNS. Fielding and Morgan established the collective partly to create opportunities for different generations of worship leaders and songwriters to work together.

Aodhán King was involved in the group’s early releases, while later projects brought in artists such as CAIN, Matt Maher and Bella Taylor Smith. The collective has also worked with other emerging worship leaders and singers across its catalogue.

This approach allows CXMMXNS to function less like a conventional recording band and more like a songwriting and worship community. The two founders provide a central creative foundation, while different contributors give individual songs their own vocal and musical identity.

Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan

The story of CXMMXNS is closely connected to the individual careers of its founders. Ben Fielding is an Australian worship leader and songwriter whose credits include “What a Beautiful Name,” co-written with Brooke Ligertwood, as well as other songs recorded and performed by Hillsong Worship and Christian artists internationally.

Reuben Morgan is an Australian worship songwriter and musician whose extensive catalogue includes “Mighty to Save,” “Cornerstone,” “Eagles Wings” and “My Redeemer Lives.” His work with Hillsong Worship helped make his songs part of the international contemporary worship repertoire.

Their combined songwriting history gives CXMMXNS an unusual foundation. The collective was established not by newcomers attempting to enter the worship scene, but by established songwriters seeking to create another platform for writing and developing songs for the global church.

Commons Worship and Current Work

In 2026, CXMMXNS began using the name Commons Worship as part of a broader rebranding. The movement continues the same core mission of gathering worshippers around Scripture and creating songs that serve local churches.

The name Commons reflects the collective’s emphasis on shared worship rather than individual celebrity. Its stated vision is to bring worshippers together internationally while producing music that churches of different sizes and backgrounds can sing.

The group’s current catalogue includes The Commons Chapel, live recordings and newer releases, while its work continues to involve Fielding, Morgan and a wider network of worship leaders and musicians.

Legacy and Influence

Although CXMMXNS is a relatively young project, its foundations are connected to decades of influence in contemporary Christian worship. The songs written by Fielding and Morgan before the formation of the collective are already sung extensively in churches worldwide, giving CXMMXNS an established songwriting heritage from the beginning.

What distinguishes the project is its emphasis on collaboration and congregational usefulness. Instead of building its identity solely around one performer, CXMMXNS provides a platform for different worship leaders and songwriters while maintaining a clear focus on music for the church.

As Commons Worship, the movement continues to develop this vision through new recordings, live worship and resources for churches. Its evolution from CXMMXNS into Commons Worship represents an effort to build a wider worship community around the songwriting and ministry philosophy that brought Fielding and Morgan together in the first place.