The Jazz Mass last Sunday was a wonderful experience, with a full house singing, clapping and pretty much dancing to the ‘Christ Church Pilgrims” trad jazz rendition of well- known gospel songs, concluding the evergreen “Saints Go Marching in “. The “Pilgrims “ seven musicians had come together from all different places for the National Jazz Convention in Swan Hill.
Rev’d David Bond from Barham preached the sermon on the history and place of music in the church, which over centuries has been patron of great musicians composing and performing works to inspire and uplift people in the same way that architects create inspirational places of worship.
He has been presenting an annual Jazz Mass in Barham for 16 years , and the people were excited at the prospect of this happening in Swan Hill. We hope it can go on our calendar annually for Sunday morning worship or one of the 5.00 pm Sunday Café Church services, which are becoming a popular extra service each month.
David Bond then joined Bill the trombonist singing a moving duet “Precious Lord Take My Hand”.