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Thread #140657   Message #3234442
Posted By: Paul Burke
05-Oct-11 - 03:35 PM
Thread Name: Public concerts in 'churches' ?
Subject: RE: Public concerts in 'churches' ?
Was the great African American activist called Malcolm Chris or Malcolm Christ?

But to the point; I love the history in old English churches. They were truly the agglomerated achievement of the community over hundreds of years. In most cases the congregation were responsible for the nave, while the vicar/ rector/ impropriator was responsible for only the chancel. The nave was historically used as meeting hall and gathering place by the community, and it would be most appropriate to commemorate that by song and music.

On the other hand, there's always the vicar hanging round hoping for a chance to make a speech.