Audio feedback from the event 

We had a very enjoyable 2 days putting on Resonance in Manchester Cathedral on October 22nd and 23rd. The project was borne through a shared concern to see worship and ministry being offered to those who find themselves distanced from usual forms of church culture. Through the use of many different 'zones' all around the Cathedral, and a central worship area, many people joined us for this event to explore the Christian Faith in a variety of ways. As part of the event we put on 3 different and creative services which culminated in a very exciting first performance of 'Gloria' by Sally Thornton involving Wellspring, the Manchester Cathedral Choir and organist, various solo singers and members of the Psalm Drummers and Asaph Drummers. This was a pilot project that we hope will be a spark for further similar events in different Cathedrals and other venues in the coming months and years.

Here are some pictures from the event:

Here are some comments received subsequently...

• Thoroughly delighted with the EVENT – hope you do another. Will bring along some friends who would enjoy what is going on.
• Very good experience. The Cathedral felt alive and buzzing, yet still there were quiet places
• I haven’t entered a strange cathedral before & met a relaxed welcome of atmosphere & familiar lovely surroundings amid the ancient 
• Resonance was a potent mixture of holiness, creativity, healing, prayer, fun, relaxation and blessing. We found the whole event liberating, thought provoking, hard hitting, creative and surprising!
• I’ve been blessed. I came in on Friday stressed and left ‘chilled’ God speaks to us on so many levels, through music, art, listening – to His word, and to one another. It was great to see the Cathedral as a living, open vibrant space – a non-threatening environment. I hope this will be the first of many throughout the country.
• Wonderful – could have stayed all day. Felt the Cathedral was alive and being used well.
• A great range of different experiences and opportunities set in a building that has seen worship for such a long time.
• I was really impressed with it and thought it was a fantastic idea.

Here is an audio package of comments from people who attended the event (as broadcast by BBC Radio GMR) in:

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