A Celebration Of Hymnody A Full Day Exploring The

a celebration of hymnody a full day exploring the riches of hymns old & new with the bristol methodist district and the hymn societ

A Celebration of Hymnody
a full day exploring the riches of hymns old & new
with
The Bristol Methodist District and
The Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland
Saturday 24 September
from 09 45 to 17 00
at
THE NEW ROOM
John Wesley’s Chapel Broadmead Bristol
Speakers include
Revd Ward Jones Chair of the Bristol Methodist District
Gary Best Warden of the New Room
Dr Gillian Warson from the Hymn Society of Great Britain
Philip Carter Musical Director of the New Room
Revd Dr Andrew Pratt hymn writer & Editor of the Hymn Society’s
Bulletin
and at 3 30 pm
FESTIVAL OF HYMNS
celebrating the new hymn book “Singing the Faith”
Please see over for full details
A Celebration of Hymnody
Saturday 24 September
THE NEW ROOM
John Wesley’s Chapel Broadmead Bristol
This is the Bristol Methodist District Event to mark the arrival of
the new hymn book “Singing the Faith”
and also celebrating the 75th Anniversary of
the Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland
PROGRAMMME
09 45—Welcome
Revd Ward Jones Chair of the Bristol Methodist District
10 00—Hymns-Before and after the Wesleys
Gary Best Warden of the New Room
11 45—Why are we still singing hymns?
Dr Gillian Warson from the Hymn Society of Great Britain 13 13 30—You
played the wrong tune!
Philip Carter Musical Director of the New Room
14 15—A Hymn Writer’s Perspective
Revd Dr Andrew Pratt well-known hymn writer & Editor of
the Hymn Society’s Bulletin
15 30 THE FESTIVAL OF HYMNS
celebrating the new hymn book “Singing the Faith”
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Please bring a packed lunch—drinks are available during the frequent
breaks. Also bring a cushion and a good voice! There will be an
opportunity to make a donation to defray expenses. Frequent buses
travel from Temple Meads train station and the Park and Ride car parks
to Broadmead. Please note that city centre car parking is expensive
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For further information please contact The New Room
 0117 926 4740 [email protected]