Sing My Soul Autumn Programme

Sing My Soul, delivered in partnership with St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, is bringing inspiring choral music into churches across the Diocese of Manchester, creating opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to sing, learn, worship and belong.

The programme seeks to reach new people, nurture faith and strengthen local communities through the shared experience of music. Alongside supporting local choirs, it offers aspiring singers high-quality training and practical experience through its Choral Scholarship Programme and the recently launched Sing My Soul Foundation Programme.

The Choral Scholarship Programme provides nine months of intensive musical training and opportunities to sing at services and events across the diocese. Launched in 2026, the Foundation Programme creates an additional pathway for talented singers to develop their skills, explore a wide-ranging repertoire and perform as part of an ambitious musical community.

This year, the programme includes a series of events designed to appeal to all ages while also connecting with Manchester’s large student community and helping newcomers feel at home in the city.

Autumn Programme

• University Welcome Service at St Anselm’s Chapel, Victoria Park, on Sunday 27 September at 4pm, offering new and returning students an opportunity to gather for worship, music and fellowship at the start of the academic year.

• Weekly Choral Evensong at St Paul’s Withington, every Wednesday at 7pm from 30 September to 2 December, providing a peaceful space to experience the beauty of the Anglican choral tradition in a reflective and prayerful setting.

• DreamSpace at Sacred Trinity, Salford, on Sunday 11 October at 7pm, an immersive evening of music, reflection and creativity designed to encourage exploration of faith in a welcoming environment.

• A Service of Music and Words at Emmanuel Church, Didsbury, on Sunday 18 October at 6.15pm, combining choral music, scripture and reflection to create space for worship and contemplation.

• An All Souls Service at St Anselm’s Chapel, Victoria Park, on Tuesday 3 November at 7.30pm, offering an opportunity to remember loved ones through prayer, music and remembrance.

• A Coffee Concert at Oldham Parish Church on Saturday 14 November at 12 noon, featuring singers from the Sing My Soul Foundation Programme. The concert offers a relaxed lunchtime opportunity to enjoy sacred and choral music in an informal community setting.

• Christ Church, Moss Side’s Patronal Festival Service on Sunday 22 November at 4pm, bringing together worshippers, local residents and visitors for a service of music and thanksgiving.

• A Christmas Service at St Chrysostom’s, Victoria Park, on Monday 7 December at 7.30pm, providing an opportunity for students and local residents alike to celebrate the season through music and worship.

Through worship, concerts, scholarships and community events, Sing My Soul is helping churches across the diocese become places where music deepens faith, strengthens community and enables people to discover a sense of belonging.