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Get Uplifted at the Gather for Inspiration Gospel Concert
Church of Our Saviour hosts the Joyful Voices of Inspiration gospel choir on Feb. 16
Arlington – Church of Our Saviour will host Joyful Voices of Inspiration at 21 Marathon St., Arlington, on Saturday, February 16, 2019, 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 approximately 13 gospel songs. Reverend Malia Crawford, rector at Church of Our Saviour and a JVOI member of six years, describes this fourth annual fund-raising concert as "a great event for kids."
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.
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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 p.m., Monday through Thursday. 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 office@church-of-our-saviour.org.
