Christians urged to ‘Sign to Sing’ in new campaign to relax congregational singing ban

Jun 29, 2021 by

from Premier: A campaign to overturn the ban on singing in churches across the country has been launched today by Premier Christian Communications. Organisers of Sign to Sing, are calling on the Government to overturn the frustrating rule...

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Why does the Government still not allow hymn-singing in Church?

Jun 18, 2021 by

by Archbishop Cranmer: “My Lords, regardless of matters of hindsight, does the Minister agree that prolonging the restrictions might be justified for certain reasons?” asked the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Rev’d Nick Baines, in the House of...

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A bit less religion please, we’re religious

May 21, 2021 by

by Stephen Kneale, Building Jerusalem: In yesterday’s Times (paywall), Sarah Tor made the following comments regarding hymns in church schools: As a Muslim who attended a Christian school, I say it is a mistake to tell Church of England...

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Inclusive, Invitational and Inspirational – Collective worship is the heartbeat of Church of England Schools

May 19, 2021 by

by Canon Nigel Genders, Church of England website: Last week, the Church of England published updated guidance for collective worship in schools. This is mainly a resource for Church of England schools but one which can be helpful to all...

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Church of England schools encouraged to avoid singing hymns with strong confessional lyrics

May 16, 2021 by

from Premier: The Church of England has told its schools to avoid singing hymns that include explicit Christian rhetoric to ensure collective worship is “inclusive, invitational and inspiring”. In a new statement addressing its more than...

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The Good Friday hymn: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Apr 2, 2021 by

By Margaret Ashworth, The Conservative Woman: THIS hymn is considered the crowning achievement of the man called the Father of English Hymnody, Isaac Watts. That is some accolade when you think that his other works include Joy to the...

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