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Find Inspiration This MLK Weekend at JVOI Gospel Concert
Church of Our Saviour hosts the Joyful Voices of Inspiration gospel choir on Jan. 18
Church of Our Saviour will host Joyful Voices of Inspiration at 21 Marathon St., Arlington, on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 4 p.m. This concert inspires the community to work for a just
and loving world and supports both organizations' missions. A goodwill offering of $10-20 will be taken at the door. All are welcome regardless of ability to donate. We have a wheelchair-accessible entrance (with an elevator), as well as an accessible sanctuary, parish hall, and unisex bathroom. An assistive listening system is also available.
Joyful Voices of Inspiration (JVOI) is a nondenominational community gospel choir made up of singers of all ages, cultures, and spiritual backgrounds. JVOI exists to perform black gospel music and, in doing so, promote an appreciation of gospel music as both a powerful inspirational medium and a unique Afro-American art form. Their efforts are geared toward charitable, educational, and cultural purposes.
Led by director Donnell Patterson, JVOI will perform a full concert of about 13 gospel songs. Reverend Malia Crawford, rector at Church of Our Saviour and a longtime JVOI member, describes this annual fund-raising concert as "a great event for kids."
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Theologically and socially progressive, Church of Our Saviour embraces diversity boldly as we seek continued spiritual growth and evolving revelation of God's call to our community. We offer safety to those marginalized by society or situation; a contemplative environment for those who need to grieve, to heal, or to be nourished; and encouragement and guidance for those discerning their spiritual path and seeking a spiritual home. We seek ecumenical interactions, as well as partnerships with public, private, and other Episcopal organizations as a means of embodying our commitment to social justice.
Visit church-of-our-saviour.org for more information, or call us at 781-648-5962. Our regular office hours are 8 a.m. to 12 noon, Mon.-Thurs. We are located at 21 Marathon St., Arlington. We are accessible by MBTA bus 77. Parking on the surrounding town roads is free. Reverend Malia Crawford can be reached at church.of.our.saviour.arlington@gmail.com.
