Katherine Jenkins meets creative Christians in Torbay and discovers the fascinating history of the ancient Torre Abbey. Abbey manager Lucinda Heron takes us through the building’s rich history, and we meet head gardener Ali Marshall, who has been faithfully maintaining the beautiful grounds for 14 years.\n\nKatherine also speaks to Martin Harris, leader of Christian drama company Unleashed, which helps support locals struggling with homelessness and addiction by teaching them to perform. The company’s most recent, award-winning film project tells the story of how one of Torbay’s churches became one of the UK’s first to be open to people who could not afford to pay for pews.\n\nGemma Hunt meets Geoff Ward, aka Sandyman, who believes God helps him create amazing pictures in the sand, including one of the Songs of Praise logo. Tapestry artist Jacqui Parkinson demonstrates how she creates her splendid, silk-woven panels depicting stories from the Bible. Her most recent exhibition, Threads through Creation, is on its latest stop at Exeter Cathedral, and dean Jonathan Greener talks about what it means to host the installation.\n\nPlus hymns sung outdoors in different locations around Britain’s beautiful coastline.
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200 Years Of The Rnli
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Caring For Creation
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In God’s Care
As we mark World Day of the Sick, Pam Rhodes hears stories of faith and hope from Christians who are unwell and those who care for them.\n\nAt St Christopher’s Hospice in ...
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Mothering Sunday
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Remembrance Sunday
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Baptists Together
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School Choir Of The Year 2015: 1. Junior Semi-final
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Holy Week
On Palm Sunday, Sean Fletcher explores different ways Christians continue to retell and interpret the life of Jesus, through powerful performances and expressive works of art.\n ...
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04/10/2015
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Gospel Choir Of The Year, Part 1
David Grant presents from the Hackney Empire in London, introducing six of the best amateur gospel choirs in the country.
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Christian Holidays
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Celebrating 60 Years
Marking the year Songs of Praise turns 60, Aled Jones celebrates at St George’s Chapel in Windsor with Christian stories that exemplify the spirit of the series. Aled and ...
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