As the Archbishop of Canterbury says in his message on page 2, we are inviting each church in the worldwide Anglican Communion to sing at least one Vaughan Williams hymn on 12th October 08.

Such a worldwide outpouring of song celebrating one composer’s contribution to hymnody will be unique.

The choice of hymns will be left to each church, as will the timing of the chosen hymn(s). The congregation should be informed that 12th October 08 is a special day and that we are marking the Vaughan Williams Jubilee in a unique way. They will be part of a global event rejoicing in music and its power to heal and uplift.

A new website has been formed at www.valiantvoices.com. This will keep everyone up to date with developments and we invite each church taking part to let us know by email what RVW hymns are being sung on 12th October 08.

We will then publicise the celebrations in Anglican World and in other ways later in 2008.

This leaflet provides a few detail of Ralph Vaughan Williams’achievement which we hope can be drawn to the attention of congregation prior to the singing of RVW’s hymn(s).

Join us in this unique celebration. Let us genuinely touch hands across the world.

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