On Saturday 13 October 2012 at Central Methodist Church we enjoyed an Iona-style Big Sing with Margaret McLarty, former Iona Abbey musician.

We were joined by over 50 people from around Yorkshire and beyond. “The Big Sing was good fun and the singing was mesmerising at times.” reported one singer.

Below are some photos of the event:

This is the list of songs we sung (source books in brackets):

• Peruvian Gloria (Singing the Faith # 753)
• Come all you people (StF 22)
• Listen for the word (We Walk His Way – WGRG)
• Jesus lead us to the Father (StF 29)
• Malembe (StF 730)
• All people living on the earth (The splendour of the house of God – WGRG)
• We will take what you offer (There is one among us – WGRG)
• Everyday God (StF 45)
• Over my head (Love and Anger – WGRG)
• Fresh as the morning (Single available via WGRG)
• O bless the Lord (There is one among us – WGRG)
• Ye servants of God (Global Praise 3)
• Ewe thina (StF 775)
• Themba Amen (We walk His way – WGRG)

We hope to organise more Big Sings in the future, and other worship in the Iona tradition. Please get in touch through the comments box below if you’d like to be kept informed of these events.

Margaret is a freelance musician and worship resource worker in central Scotland. If you’d like her to lead a Big Sing at your church, please get in touch through the comments box below and we’ll put you in touch.