Festival of Faith and Music 2026 - a one-day symposium

Our Church Times Festival of Faith and Music, created in partnership with our RSCM colleagues, returns this year as a one-day symposium at Southwark Cathedral, London. Our aim has been to put together a day that celebrates church music in all its glory – one which will send you home encouraged, inspired and equipped with new, and practical ideas to try in your home parish.

There are limited places, so make sure you book your tickets soon. We look forward to seeing you there. 

Sarah Meyrick (Church Times) and Hugh Morris (RSCM), Festival Directors

‘Alleluia!’ - The power of music as mission

Saturday 10 October 2026 - Southwark Cathedral, London

A day highlighting the joys of church music: inspiring speakers sharing their wisdom on the value of music in worship and its power as a tool for the church; engaged panel-led discussions; and wonderful music led by a diverse range of participants.

Programme

08:45 Registration
09:30 Festival Eucharist 
10:30 Registration/Break - tea & coffee
11:00 Panel Discussion: Where words fail, music speaks|Iain Farrington, Lucy Walker & Matthew Owens 
11:45 Illustrated Lecture: All my hope on God is founded|Hugh Morris
12:30 Lunch (bring your own or buy locally)
13:45 Practical Inspiration: Music as mission|London Choral Scholars
14:45 Keynote Speech: Deeper into the heart of God: music’s engagement with  the divine|Peter Moger
15:30 Break - tea & coffee
16:00 Festival Evensong 

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