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Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander.
The Churches Trust has announced details of their upcoming official launch of the Cecil Frances Alexander Celebrated (CFAC) Project, which will take place on Wednesday, April 9 2025, at 1.00pm at their 11 Limavady Road headquarters.
This exciting project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), aims to celebrate the life, legacy, and music of Cecil Frances Alexander, the renowned hymn-writer of "All Things Bright and Beautiful" and "There Is a Green Hill Far Away."
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The CFAC Project, funded under the PEACEPLUS Programme, will explore Alexander's significant contributions to social welfare, community building, and interfaith work, with a particular focus on Strabane and surrounding areas.
The project will offer a series of workshops, study visits, a lecture series, and a celebration event, bringing together people from diverse faiths and backgrounds to honour Alexander’s enduring impact on local communities and her legacy as a peacebuilder.
“We are delighted to bring the CFAC Project to life, celebrating Cecil Frances Alexander's incredible legacy and contributions to our shared communities,” said Mary Holmes, CEO of The Churches Trust. “Through this initiative, we aim to foster cross-community dialogue, promote cultural heritage, and enhance tourism in the region, all while bringing diverse communities together to engage with this important story of unity and understanding.”
Key aspects of the CFAC Project include:
The CFAC Project also aims to celebrate Cecil Frances Alexander’s legacy in the context of modern Northern Ireland, using cultural tourism as a platform to foster peacebuilding and strengthen local communities.
The official launch event will take place on Wednesday, April 9 2025, at 1.00pm at The Churches Trust Office, 11 Limavady Road, Derry.
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