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Sunday Worship: A Name Above All Names

A Name Above All Names

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The Rt Rev Jan McFarlane reflects on the Ascension of Christ in live worship from Lichfield Cathedral with the cathedral choir singing Ascensiontide hymns and anthems.

In his letter to the Philippians, St Paul wrote, “At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father,” so describing Christ as humble in his humanity but glorified in his divinity.

In live worship from Lichfield Cathedral, Residentiary Canon and Assistant Bishop, The Rt Revd Jan McFarlane, reflects both on the crucified Jesus and the risen and ascended Christ. From one of the places of worship involved in the provision of the Covid vaccines she asks how we might live differently as a result of the pandemic and in the light of the Ascension of Christ. 

The worship is led by the Canon Precentor, The Revd Canon Andrew Stead. Music comes from Lichfield Cathedral Choir, directed by Ben Lamb, with Ascensiontide hymns and anthems, featuring the BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2020, Highly Commended Award winner, Josie, to launch the 2021 competition.


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