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14/06/2026

On Music Sunday, Sunday Worship visits Oldham Parish Church.

On Music Sunday we celebrate the power of choral music at Oldham Parish Church, in the Diocese of Manchester, with choirs from the Sing My Soul project. Oldham's rich musical history is being reinvigorated with new generations of singers from local universities and schools, including the choir of Holy Cross Church of England Primary School and the Diocese of Manchester Choral Scholars, who are joining us for this service.

Leader: Rev Canon Daniel Burton
Preacher: Rev Hannah Currin
Musical Director: Andrew Earis

Reading:
Colossians 3:12-17

Music:
Sing my soul, his wonderous love by Ned Rorem - Diocese of Manchester Choral Scholars
Give me oil in my lamp - Children's Choir at Holy Cross Church of England Primary School
Angel Voices Ever Singing - The choir and congregation at Oldham Parish Church
Psalm 150 (chant) by Talbot - Diocese of Manchester Choral Scholars
All for thee by Paul S Kellner - Diocese of Manchester Choral Scholars
The Lord’s Prayer by Lucy Walker - Children's Choir at Holy Cross Church of England Primary School
Eternal God, we give you thanks for music by John Rutter - The choir and congregation at Oldham Parish Church
How shall I sing that majesty - The choir and congregation at Oldham Parish Church
Organ Voluntary: Nun Danket by Karl Elert

Producer: Abi Thomas

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