News from the Church of England between the Humber and the Tees December 2011 World Record for Carol Singing? On the 18th December 2011 at 7pm churches and individuals up and down the country will take part in an attempt to smash the current World Record for the largest number of people singing carols together across multiple locations. This World Record attempt is being organised by ChurchAds, music lead the singing, provide Biblelands and Premier Christian the carols sheets which will be Radio. It’s a great opportunity to supplied by BibleLands, have invite people into your church nominated witnesses to confirm and get into the Guinness Book the attempt and send back some of Records! substantiating evidence. Full rules and guidelines can be found We need 15,000 people to join in here. for 15-mins of carolling, to include Silent Night, O Come All To find out how to get involved, Ye Faithful , O little Town of visit www.christmasstarts.com, Bethlehem, Away in a Manger and please tell the Diocesan and Hark the Herald Angels Sing. Communications Officer, Eleanor But before we can get 15,000 Course, on 01904 699530 or people taking part we need
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