The Church Times Festival of Faith and Music

The Church Times Festival of Faith and Music, created in partnership with RSCM, returns this year as a one-day symposium at Southwark Cathedral, London on Saturday 10th October. The theme for 2026 will be: ‘Alleluia!’ – The power of music as mission. The aim has been to put together a day that celebrates church music in all its glory – one which will send attendees home encouraged, inspired and equipped with new, and practical ideas to try in home parishes.

There will be an exciting range of speakers, discussions, workshops and recitals held in Southwark Cathedral. Speakers include Iain Farrington, Peter Moger, Hugh Morris, Matthew Owens, Helen Smee and Lucy Walker, with music by the Southwark Cathedral Choir, the Diocese of Manchester Choral Scholars and the Choir of St Mary Magdalene, Wandsworth Common.

This event is for clergy, music leaders, people involved in church music, and those with a general interest in sacred music. It will be a source of celebration, inspiration, encouragement, support and resource.

For the full programme, speaker information and tickets visit: https://faithandmusic.hymnsam.co.uk/

Discounted tickets are available to RSCM members and Church Times subscribers.