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 that aims to reach people through the power of music. The Diocese of Manchester and St-Martin-in-the-Fields, London are working together to bring beautifully inspiring music to local churches. 

Supported by the Church of England’s Strategic Development Funding, community choirs and children’s choirs give everyone with a passion for music the chance to take part. 

Alongside this, through a choral scholarship programme, aspiring singers who are considering making a career in church and choral music from the Manchester area receive intensive training over a nine-month period, as well as practical experience in singing in services and other events. During this time, they will also lead Great Sacred Music at host churches, and beyond, offering cultural and spiritual enrichment to their local communities. 

This project is also supporting the future of music in the church more widely, as three Associate Choral Leaders lead community choirs and children’s choirs, as well as receive training from the music team at St Martin’s.

Music is at the heart of this work; it refreshes and inspires our souls, strengthens our faith and reminds us of our connection to the divine.

The following churches are hosting Sing my Soul:                         

• St Stephen’s, Audenshaw 
• St Hilda’s, Audenshaw
• Oldham Parish Church 
• St Ann’s, Manchester City Centre. 
• Bolton Parish Church

Schedule

Music and Words with Compline at St Ann’s Church, Manchester City Centre

Wednesdays at 7pm on these dates: 29th October, 12th November, 3rd December

Coffee and Concert at Oldham Parish Church

Following Oldham Parish Church’s Coffee Morning, from 9.30am to 12pm, the Choral Scholars will be leading a coffee concert on Saturday, 11th October and Saturday, 8th November starting at 12pm.

DreamSpace at Sacred Trinity, Salford

Join the Choral Scholars for a relaxing evening of Music and Spoken Word on Sunday 12th October, Sunday 9th November. Both events start at 7pm.

Great Sacred Music at St Stephen’s, Audenshaw

Saturday, 1st November at 1pm

Saturday, 22nd November at 1pm

Nine Lessons and Carols – Saturday 29th November at 5pm

Eucharist at St Hilda’s, Audenshaw

All Saints Eucharist – Saturday 1st November at 4pm

Eucharist for Christ the King – Saturday 22nd November at 4pm

All are invited to attend.