Open Hearts, Open Doors

Join us for an inspiring exploration of African American Spirituals, gospel music, and the civil rights movement - sacred songs that carried faith, sustained hope, and continue to lead us home.

Workshop highlights:

• Inspiring presentations and panel conversation

• Community, workshop and song

• Resources and take-home materials

• A light breakfast will be provided.

ALL ARE WELCOME - choirs, musicians, clergy, youth, students, educators, historians, and anyone who loves sacred music and seeks to understand its deep connection to faith, justice and hope.

The workshop will take place in the Parish Hall at Grace Episcopal Church located at 2955 River Road West, Goochland, VA. Doors open at 8:30 am and the event will run from 9:00 am - noon.

This is event is free, but registration is required due to limited seating. Register online at GraceGospel2026@eventbrite.com or via the button below.

For more information or questions, please contact Dr. Michael K. Ross, Director of Music at mkrmusic@gmail.com or (804) 556-3051.

On Sunday, August 30th, we will hold a joint "Progressive Worship Service" with our friends from St. John's Church in Columbia. The morning will start off with coffee and the beginning of the service at St. John's and conclude at Grace with communion followed by a potluck luncheon. More details to come soon!