The theme is the ‘Uprising of God’ and the preacher is Ven Dr Rachel Mann, and the leader is Revd Dr Sam Wells.
There’ll be contributions from Lord Hastings, Swarzy and spoken word from Storm Cecile, with uplifting music from St Martin’s Voices and gospel star Becca Folkes.
The service is run by the BBC and is a free ticketed event. Please visit the BBC website to apply for tickets: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/celebration-for-ascension-day-14may26
Please arrive in plenty of time for the service (doors open 6.45pm) and be seated in church by 7.40pm or tune into BBC Radio 4 live at 8pm.
BBC Radio 4’s A Celebration for Ascension Day
BBC Radio 4’s Celebration for Ascension Day at St Martin-in-the-Fields
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