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Parish Profile - The Diocese of Hereford

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Music is very important to the parishioners. We hope to develop this side <strong>of</strong>church life, both as a money-raising endeavour, and to enhance worshipduring services.<strong>The</strong>re is an excellent two-manual and pedalboard pipe organ, played by anexperienced organist. <strong>The</strong> robed choir sings four-part harmony in hymns,chanted psalms and canticles, and anthems when appropriate. Occasionalconcerts are given, both by the resident choir and visiting performers.Discussions are also taking place about the development <strong>of</strong> a Gospel Choirand Worship Band to extend the appeal <strong>of</strong> the church, particularly foryounger people. It is envisaged that this will not be an “either/or”development, but an interesting addition to the diversity <strong>of</strong> worship options.Maintaining the fabricAn appeal is continuing to raise money for necessary repairs to the ro<strong>of</strong> andother items as funds allow. Decoration is becoming necessary, as are repairsto stained glass windows, many <strong>of</strong> medievalorigin.<strong>The</strong>re are several exciting new ideas for raisingour pr<strong>of</strong>ile and enhancing our fund-raisingefforts being discussed at the moment.Annual running costs, including the <strong>Parish</strong>Share, are around £45,000. Without large-scalefund-raising events it would be impossible toreach this figure.Palm Sunday in Kingsland9

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