[The Church of England] Black composers, musicians and singers are to be celebrated as part of a series of events, from exhibitions and lectures to services and study days, marking Black History Month in cathedrals and churches across England.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is scheduled to preside at a Eucharist at Southwark Cathedral marking Black History Month in the Diocese of Southwark. The service will hear music by St. Saviour’s and St. Olave’s School Gospel Choir and the Nigerian Chaplaincy Worship Team, with the sermon preached by the dean of Gloucester, the Very Rev. Andrew Zihni. A panel discussion will be held afterwards on the theme “music at the heart of change.”
An Evensong for Black History Month will be held at Gloucester Cathedral featuring music by black composers alongside readings and prayers for racial justice. There also will be music from the gospel tradition at the service.
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