OUR VISION
Sing my Soul
Music that stirs the soul … offering choral singing to everyone in the Diocese of Manchester
Sing my Soul is an innovative approach to church growth, using the transformative power of music to reach new people, nurture faith and strengthen communities.
The Diocese of Manchester, working in partnership with St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, is bringing beautifully inspiring choral music into local churches across Greater Manchester. Supported by the Church of England, the programme creates opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to discover the joy of singing and experience the richness of sacred music.
At the heart of Sing My Soul are community and children’s choirs, led by graduates of the St Martin-in-the-Fields Choral Leadership Programme. These choirs give everyone with a passion for music the opportunity to sing, learn and belong, while helping local churches become places where music, community and faith can flourish together.
Alongside this, the Diocese of Manchester Choral Scholarship Programme offers aspiring singers from the Manchester area the opportunity to develop their skills and explore a potential career in choral music. Over nine months, Choral Scholars receive intensive training alongside practical experience of singing at services and other events.
Scholars also lead events such as Coffee Concerts and Great Sacred Music at host churches and beyond, bringing high-quality musical experiences and opportunities for spiritual and cultural enrichment to local communities.
In 2026, Sing My Soul has expanded further with the launch of the Sing My Soul Foundation Programme. This new initiative provides a development pathway into the wider programme, giving talented singers opportunities to strengthen their skills, explore a broad and inspiring repertoire, and perform as part of a supportive and ambitious musical community.
At the heart of all this is a simple belief: music has the power to transform lives. It refreshes and inspires the soul, draws people together, deepens our faith and opens our hearts to the presence of the divine. Sing My Soul is an invitation to discover that power – through singing, listening, learning and sharing music together.
The following churches are hosting Sing my Soul:
- St Paul’s Withington
- St Anselm’s, Victoria Park
- Christ Church, Moss Side
- St James & Emmanuel, Didsbury
- Oldham Parish Church
- Bolton Parish Church
Schedule
Services are sung by The Diocese of Manchester Choral Scholars. Dates marked with * will be sung by the Sing my Soul Foundation Programme.
Evensong at St Paul’s, Withington
Wednesdays at 7pm
30th September, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th October, 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th November, 2nd December*
University Welcome Service at St Anselm’s Chapel, Victoria Park
Sunday 27th September at 4pm
DreamSpace at Sacred Trinity, Salford
Sunday 11th October at 7pm
Service of Music & Words at St James & Emmanuel, Didsbury
Sunday 18th October at 6:15pm
All Souls Service at St Anselm’s Chapel, Victoria Park
Tuesday 3rd November at 7:30pm
Coffee Concert at Oldham Parish Church
Saturday 14th November at 12pm*
Patronal Festival Service at Christ Church, Moss Side, Manchester
Sunday 22nd November at 4pm
Christmas Service at St Chrysostom’s, Victoria Park
Monday 7th December at 7:30pm
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