Sad news, but understandable in the circumstances...
A message from HSGBI Hon. Sec., Revd Robert Canham:

Dear Hymn Society Members,

It is with considerable regret that I have to notify you of the cancellation of our 2020 Hymn Society Leyland Conference. This was to have taken place from 14th – 17th July 2020; it is yet another casualty of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). However, having considered all aspects, the Officers have concluded, given that the situation is so entirely uncertain, and at present deteriorating, and with many of our Conference attendees being within the ‘over 70s’ and vulnerable’ categories, that it was really the only sensible and responsible course of action to take. It does seem that the situation is likely to continue both within the UK and elsewhere for a good many months yet, if not for the rest of the year.

The decision had to be taken now in order to mitigate our contractual responsibilities with the hotel who have, it has to be said, been extremely helpful and understanding.

Our present intention is to hold our next Conference, still at Leyland and with the Festival of Hymns in Blackburn Cathedral, from Tuesday, 20th – Friday, 23rd July 2021. Do, please, pencil a note in the back of your current diaries. We will certainly hope that by then everything will have settled down and that it will be possible to meet.

Deposits for bookings which have already been made, of which there are a good number, will of course be refunded.

I will conclude with a thought shared by one of our members who would have been contributing to this year’s Conference: ‘In the meantime, we shall go on singing, praying, and remembering each other, in our own homes.’

We hope that you all keep as well as possible and wish you every Blessing,

Robert A. Canham
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‘This sudden Sabbath gives us pause’ – a response to the Coronavirus crisis. A new text from Andrew Pratt:

This sudden Sabbath gives us pause
to rest and to reflect.
What is the focus of our lives
and what is its effect?
We live within a common world,
whatever race or creed;
for things maintaining life and health,
we share a common need.

For some a love of God becomes the
centre of their prayer,
but such a love’s a hollow boast
when neighbours have no care.
The early Christians took the lead
of Jesus as their style,
to hold in common all they had,
to go the second mile.

When people safe-guard all they have,
while others queue in fear,
when those who have are given more,
while hunger’s drawing near;
where is our faith, our common love,
as cries become more stark,
when poverty crowds round our door,
the future clouded, dark?

Now is the moment for us all
to live what we confess,
to live within community
the faith that we profess.
Then let us stand as one with all
we share a common birth,
that on until eternity
love holds each life on earth.

Andrew Pratt 18/3/2020 – In response to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Tune: COE FEN; SOLL’S SEIN

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Angela Tilby: Hymns heterodox and modern

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It is with great pleasure we announce that our member and former Executive Committee member, The Rev'd Dr Gordon Giles, will be taking up a new post at Rochester Cathedral as Canon Chancellor. Gordon has served as the vicar of St Mary Magdalene, Enfield for the past 17 years and was serving at St Paul's Cathedral prior to his appointment at St Mary Magdalene. He will be taking up the new position in June and we wish Gordon, Jessica and Maria all the very best for their future in Rochester. We're sure God will open the path for Gordon to be effective in his new role. He will be greatly missed by the members of St Mary Magdalene for his compassion and leadership. ... See MoreSee Less

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Secretary’s Newsletter 83 Winter 2020

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The Secretary’s Newsletter: No.83: Winter 2020 From the Secretary: Revd Robert A. Canham Windrush Braithwaite KESWICK CA12 5SZ Phone: 017687 78054 Email: Please see our Contact page The Hymn Society Website: www.hymnsocietygbi.org.uk The Hymn Society’s...

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Bulletin number 302 (Winter 2020) is now available to members of the society on the HSGBI website: hymnsocietygbi.org.uk/2020/02/bulletin-302-volume-22-no9-winter-2020/
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Bulletin 302 Volume 22 No9 Winter 2020

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