England’s 16th century reforming pioneers either left to found an England somewhere else, or stayed to reclaim and recapture their 4th century roots. Now Englishness seems itself a controversial concept, most likely to be expressed in chants of Eng-er-land and the newly popular flag of St George. Where is the soul of the English and can classic English spirituality find new expression not dependent on Empire or the Last Night of the Proms?
Lucy Winkett is Canon Precentor of St Paul's Cathedral in London. Before she was ordained, she was a professional singer and is currently responsible for the Cathedral's music and liturgy.
She is a founding advisor for the public theology thinktank, Theos; a columnist in Third Way magazine; a trustee of the Amos Trust and chairs the Governors of two schools. She writes, speaks and broadcasts regularly on culture, gender and music.
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