Events-Big Sing

Our Jubilee Big Sing took place this year in conjunction with our wider parish Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Over 300 parishioners and members of our community took part in this joyful event and we welcomed our local Mayor to celebrate this occasion with us. Four choirs took part and led the congregation singing a wide range of traditional and contemporary hymns. A real highlight was when we put the church into darkness and everyone waved their finger light to 'This little light of mine'. We learned about the origin of hymns, the patron Saint of musicians (Saint Cecelia) and even sang our most popular Carol 'Hark the herald angels sing' on a warm July evening. Our choirs led the singing beautifully and young and old delighted in the many different hymns that we sang together. Our most popular hymn - as chosen by our parishioners was 'Shine Jesus Shine' (Graham Kendrick) and was closely followed by 'Sing it in the valleys' as our two most rousing hymns of the night. The spirit of the event carried on after the service where all our singers and parishioners shared in refreshments in our parish hall. Thank you to all who participated in our wonderful event and for giving so generously of your time to celebrate and sing together -all for the glory of God.