Black History Month 2024: Music at the heart of change
Saturday 5 October
Southwark Cathedral
10.30am–1.30pm
My tongue shall sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteous.
Psalm 119, v172
The Diocese of Southwark invites you to join the 17th annual Black History Month Thanksgiving Eucharist, in partnership with the Diocesan Board of Education. Join us for a day of fellowship, learning and celebration, exploring this year’s theme ‘music at the heart of change.’
The Most Revd Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury will preside.
Guest preacher: The Very Revd Andrew Zihni, Dean of Gloucester
Music by:
St Saviour’s and St Olave’s School Gospel Choir
The Nigerian Chaplaincy
This year’s event aims to acknowledge the profound positive impact music has had on the black community, and the power of music to transform worship and enhance witness, to bring hope, and provide a space of healing, restoration and justice.
Event schedule:
10.30am-12.00pm Eucharistic Service (please be seated by 10.20am)
12.00pm Refreshments
12.15pm-1.30pm Panel discussion featuring Archbishop Justin and special guests.
To help manage capacity at the Cathedral, we ask that you kindly register to attend this event.
Book your place here or scan the QR code below.
