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# Christian Music Ministries

Christian Music Ministries aims to use music to share the gospel, minister in the power of the Holy Spirit and to equip and encourage individuals and churches

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- [Latest News](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/blog/)
- [June update from CMM](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2023/06/16/june-update-from-cmm/) - Dear CMM Friends, We’ve just returned from a fabulous week at Rydal Hall, Cumbria, where we focussed on “Saints Alive!”, and looked at what the bible had to say about pentecost, and the power and gifts of the Spirit. It was a week in which we really enjoyed being together, making music and worshipping. Our
- [Heart & Soul Radio Programmes 2026](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2026/01/06/heart-soul-programmes-2026/) - Heart & Soul Programmes 2026 12th August - Ciaran Thompson brings us a two hour Summer special! 5th August - Graeme Russell brings us a two hour Summer special with wall-to-wall music to lift your mood. 29th July - Roger Jones repeats his interview from 2019 as a tribute to late Ann Widdecombe - a
- [Join our Christmas singalong and make an exhibition of yourself!](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2023/10/10/making-an-exhibition-of-ourselves-at-the-singalong/) - On Monday the 27th of November at 8pm we will be having our next singalong via Zoom. We will be using songs from The Roger Jones Christmas Collection that was revised and expanded in 2014 and Songs of Christmas that came out in 2016. Roger and Annie will host the evening and give some background
- [Heart and Soul 2023](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2023/01/05/heart-and-soul-2023/) - Heart and Soul 2023 27th December - Debra Mayo brings us 2 hours of back to back music! 20th December - Graeme Russell brings a Christmas gift that is 2 hrs of Back to back Music! 13th December - Our new colleague Steven Robinson brings an hour of seasonal music and chat. Then Debra Mayo
- [Incoming Wildfire!](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/09/24/incoming-wildfire/) - Join us online! Just a quick reminder that our WILDFIRE sing-a-long is happening this coming Monday 27 Sep at 8pm. Email a zoom code request to events@cmm.org.uk Vocal Score and CD are available from the CMM website by clicking HERE, although it might not arrive in time for Monday night. However, you can download the
- [New faces, new events, new products!](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/09/10/new-faces-new-events-new-products/) - As you will know, CMM is entering a new phase, with big changes in the office and a very exciting diary of events ahead of us. I’m working on an Easter project, SONGS OF EASTER, to be completed by Christmas I’m planning to re-write/re-record SAINTS ALIVE (now 40 years old – the Pentecost musical not
- [CMM Supporters' Evening 2021](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/05/20/cmm-supporters-evening-2021/) - Hi friends, We have two very exciting announcements to make! Thursday 20 May 8:00 PM - Annual CMM Supporters' Evening - one of our most important events of the year! Join us as we review our past year (and what an eventful and unique year it has been), where I will give my annual "state of the union" address
- [Easter 2024 with CMM](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2024/03/19/easter-2024-with-cmm/) - Dear Friends, Earlier this month you should have received our eNews announcing our new musical ZAC, which is to be launched on the 28th of September. We made a special appeal for funding for the recording and we’re delighted and honoured that this appeal has started well, with over £2000 already raised towards our projected
- [September, time for Christmas!](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2024/09/18/september-time-for-christmas/) - Hi Folks – we’re just about to launch ZAC on 28 September (virtually sold out now) but many others have already got their ZAC scores and CDs (link to web shop) but Christmas is coming and I know some of you like to be well prepared for your Christmas services and concerts. Don't forget we
- [Events update from Roger](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2026/03/17/events-update-from-roger/) - Hi Friends, Our big day, 28th of March is fast approaching when we launch ANGEL VOICES – SPECIAL EDITION at Bromsgrove Baptist at 7pm. There will be a large choir and orchestra, plus most of our wonderful CMM Soloists. At the moment there are still some tickets left, so why not come and join us.
- [February Update 2026](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2026/02/13/february-update-2026/) - As you will see from our Diary, 2026 is getting quite busy, with all sorts of events, so we would really value your support in sharing and publicising for us, as well as attending yourselves and bringing others. Events coming soon: 28th of March – Premiere of ANGEL VOICES (SPECIAL EDITION) – tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1964385890077?aff=oddtdtcreator Monday
- [2026 Event Update](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2026/01/20/2026-event-update/) - Happy New Year! Another year of opportunity to share the good news in word, sound and song. As you will see from our Diary, 2026 is getting quite busy, with all sorts of events, so we would really value your support in sharing and publicising for us, as well as attending yourselves and bringing others.
- [Heart & Soul Programmes 2025](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2025/01/06/heart-soul-programmes-2025/) - Heart & Soul Programmes 2025 31st December - Graeme Russell brings us a two hour special episode. 24th December - Steve Robinson brings us a two hour Christmas special. 17th December - A two hour Christmas special with all the Heart & Soul presenters! 10th December - Roger Jones interviews Hannah Atkins-Latty, singer-songwriter and a
- [Happy Christmas from CMM!](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2025/12/19/happy-christmas-from-cmm/) - "So here they are, Merry Christmas!"Yes, the long-awaited CMM Christmas Newsletters are here! Please click the links/images below. CMM Diary 2026
- [Looking forward to Christmas and 2026](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2025/11/18/looking-forward-to-christmas-and-2026/) - Hi folks – We’ve had a great Autumn with events such as “Saints Alive!” at Grimsby Minster, Praise events in Cornwall, “Zac” in Cricklade and Norfolk, and a wonderful “Zac” week in Overstrand. Please see our Diary for 2025 and 2026 events, including: The CMM Choir (directed by Annie Routley) are soon to launch a
- [Autumn Update 2025](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2025/10/15/autumn-update-2025/) - Hi folks – Autumn is here and we’ve just got one ZAC Holiday Week left – 27-31 October - The Pleasaunce, Overstrand, Norfolk. It’s almost full, but you might still get in or come as a day visitor. Ring 01263 579212 or email: sales@cehc.org.uk to book yourself in! We can now announce two major 2026
- [Target: Christmas 2025](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2025/08/28/target-christmas-2025/) - The school holidays are almost over. That means all systems go very soon, including looking towards Christmas. We have several Christmas musicals plus two collections, more than enough to supplement your Christmas music plans. CMM Choir begins for Christmas 2025 productions From Choir Director Annie Routley:"Would you like to sing with CMM Choir? We would
- [Tell me the stories of Jesus re-release](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2025/07/30/tell-me-the-stories-of-jesus-re-release/) - We are very happy to announce the long awaited digital release of Tell me the stories if Jesus. This is a collection of 12 songs with a focus on children and young people. Originally released in 1984 on record LP and cassette, many of the singers and musicians from the Greater Than Gold recording(1983) feature,
- [CMM Summer 2025 Events](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2025/06/09/cmm-summer-2025-events/) - Dear Friends June (and Summer) is bursting “bursting out all over”, so thoughts re our CMM Holiday Weeks 2025. We’ve already had a great time at Beechwood Court, so thoughts are now towards our August Weeks, where ZAC (the story of Zacchaeus) will be the theme. (Scargill Week,16-23 Aug, is already fully booked, but you
- [May update from Annie](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2025/05/09/may-update-from-annie/) - Dear friends, Greetings from Annie. One of my favourite roles within CMM for the last fifteen years has been as musical director for CMM Choir. Since February we have been learning and rehearsing Roger’s latest musical ZAC – and on Sunday 11 May we have the first of our seven local productions. Do come and
- [Roger's Easter 2025 Update](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2025/04/25/rogers-easter-2025-update/) - Hi there friends – it’s April, the cricket season has started, so Spring is with us! I need to give you latest news about the Appledore Christian Music Festival, 16th-18th May. It’s getting close and we are really excited about what’s planned: Friday the 16th at 7.30pmAn Evening with Jonathan Veira – book you tickets
- [Thanks from Mary](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2025/03/20/thanks-from-mary/) - Hi there – Mary Jones here! Thank you all so much for all your prayers, good wishes and lovely cards following my knee replacement surgery on the 3rd of March. The timing couldn’t have been better, so I think the Lord had a hand in it somewhere! It’s been a painful journey, but I’m becoming
- [Update on Mary and events](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2025/02/21/update-on-mary-and-events/) - Dear Friends, Sorry for an extra mailing this month, but there is news to share! Having successfully got through her pre-op, Mary is to have her knee replacement operation on March the 3rd, so your thoughts and prayers would be most welcome. She’s not worried about the op herself, but I’m trying to stop her
- [2025 events update](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2025/02/12/2025-events-update/) - Dear friends, We have plenty of exciting things coming up in 2025, here is what we have in the early months: Cornwall Week MARCH Sun 9th MORNING SERVICE - Trebullet Methodist 11am MUSICAL MAN - Launceston Central Methodist 6.30pm Wed 12th PSALMS HYMNS & SONGS - Threemilestone Methodist, Truro 7.30pm Thu
- [Update from Roger](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2024/02/10/update-from-roger/) - Dear Friends, This Easter marks 40 years from when, with Mary and family alongside, I left my job as Head of Lower School at Aston Manor and embarked upon the “unknown” of full-time Christian music ministry. It has been an amazing journey, with so many wonderful “highs”, and a few painful “lows”, but we still
- [New Year 2025 Update](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2025/01/10/new-year-2025-update/) - Happy New Year! 2025 looks like being a unique and interesting year, and certainly at CMM we are excited about how things are going to turn out. As you may have heard I was hospitalised just before Christmas with a very nasty UTI and ended up for 36 hours on an intravenous drip. I was
- [Heart and Soul Programmes 2024](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2024/01/09/heart-and-soul-programmes-2024/) - Heart and Soul Programmes 2024 18th December - Graeme Russell leads us for the whole two hours with Christmas music and chat. 11th December - Steve Robinson leads us for the whole two hours with Christmas music and chat. 4th December - It's a special two hour mad Christmas party featuring all four Heart and
- [Christmas Newsletters 2024](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2024/12/17/christmas-newsletters-2024/) - Hi Folks – so here it is, the CMM Mail that you’ve all been waiting for! Please click the links below: CMM Winter News 2025 Annie’s Christmas News 2025 Honey’s Homily - the Jones Family Christmas Newsletter, inc. from Tim & Co Jane’s Jabberings – hear from Roger’s PA about family, etc Sophie’s Scribbles –
- [While Shepherds Sang!](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2024/12/09/while-shepherds-sang/) - It's our While Shepherds Watched sing-a-long on Tuesday the 10th of December, 8pm on Zoom. Please email Sophie for a Zoom link on events@cmm.org.uk All the words will be on the screen as we sing together. Just remember to mute yourself unless you wish to provide the rest of us with a giggle or two!
- [Zac premiere goes live!](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2024/11/19/zac-premiere-goes-live/) - Dear friends, 2024 is very much a ZAC year, and I think we have a very satisfying and rewarding product. Someone said to me after the premiere; “It’s one of your best!”, but I’ll let you decide! If you haven’t heard it yet you can get the Vocal Score and CD from the CMM Shop
- [Christmas Singalong 2024](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2024/10/11/christmas-singalong-2024/) - We have our next singalong on Tuesday the 10th of December at 8pm.We'll be singing through the musical 'While Shepherds Watched'. Featuring the infamous song 'Sheep!' and the moving version of 'In the bleak midwinter', this musical tells the Christmas story from the point of view of the shepherds. Do join us!For your Zoom code
- [Zac Premiere!](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2024/07/11/zac-premiere/) - Zac will premiere on Saturday the 28th of September at Bromsgrove Baptist Church in Worcestershire. Finishing touches are being applied in the studio right now and all is sounding great. The recording features Richard Ayres as Zacchaeus, Devon Brown as Jesus and many others. To book tickets please CLICK HERE The Zac vocal score and
- [Zac well under way!](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2024/06/20/zac-well-under-way/) - Dear friends, I know – you haven’t heard from us since April! We have been immensely busy completing our new musical, ZAC. Read the story in Luke 19:1-11. All is going very well. Alison Fuggle and I have finished composing, and Annie Routley, Chris King and Tim Jones are finalising the initial backing tracks. This
- [Yuletide Felicitations from CMM](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2023/12/04/yuletide-felicitations-from-cmm/) - Dear Friends We are now in Advent, one of my favourite seasons of the year, when we prepare to celebrate the coming of Jesus, the “word made flesh”. I love the excitement, the expectancy, not to forget the lights, the decorations and the wonderful Carols. Don’t forget CMM has a huge catalogue of Advent, Christmas
- [Join us for Jairus!](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2023/07/31/join-us-for-jairus/) - Dear Friends, We’re coming up to holiday season (some of us may have already started!) but CMM is still very active, and I’m so excited to tell you about some of our forth coming events: Mon 07 August – JAIRUS’ DAUGHTER sing-a-long over zoom – 8pm – come and join us! Just ask Sophie for
- [Zac to the Future!](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2024/03/06/zac-to-the-future/) - We tried not to, we thought it might not happen, but can at last tell you that a new musical is on its way! ZAC, the story of Zacchaeus (from Luke 19:1-10), is starting to appear, and Roger has already completed several songs. It has been incredibly exciting how the writing has blossomed in the
- [Heart and Soul Radio programmes 2022](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2022/01/11/heart-and-soul-radio-programmes-2022/) - Heart and Soul 2022 28th December - Roger Jones brings his Christmas musical 'While Shepherds Watched', narrated by Annie Routley. Then Graeme Russell is still following the wise men and that star. 21st December - Christmas double-bill: ‘Home for Christmas with the Team’ - music, fun & chat with the whole Heart & Soul team
- [CMM hits 40!](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2024/01/12/cmm-hits-40/) - This Spring marks 40 years since Roger Jones gave up a secure teaching job to embark upon on a journey into the “unknown” of Christian music ministry - Roger and Mary would like to invite you to a special THANKSGIVING SERVICE on Saturday the 2nd of March at Catshill Baptist Church. Hot buffet Lunch at
- [CMM Christmas Newsletters 2023](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2023/12/18/cmm-christmas-newsletters-2023/) - Dear Friends – this is what you’ve been waiting all year for - the CMM Christmas Newsletters! Just click on the image below: We all wish you a very Jesus-filled Christmas and New Year, and look forward to seeing you soon! The CMM Staff
- [September Update 2023](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2023/09/05/september-update-2023/) - Hi there, friends – it’s good to be in touch! September is going to be an extremely busy and exciting month: Mon 11th Sep at 4pmMUSIC AND WORSHIP IN SMALLER CHURCHES - an open Zoom discussion with Christopher Landau (ReSource) and myself. Coming up in September: Mon 11th & Tue 12th – CMM Choir rehearsals
- [CMM event update and highlights](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2023/07/17/cmm-event-update-and-highlights/) - Dear Friends We’ve just had a great music week at Beechwood Court based around WILDFIRE, the story of St Stephen. It was so good to share the story and sing the musical through on the last night! We have also just led a lovely Spirit-filled weekend in Hutton, Weston-super-Mare with a MUSICAL MAN evening where
- [New Year message from Roger](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2022/01/18/new-year-message-from-roger/) - Dear friends Keep right on to the end of the road …Ev'ry road thro' life is a long, long road, fill'd with joys and sorrows too …Tho' you're tired and weary still journey on, till you come to your happy abode,Where all the love you've been dreaming of will be there at the end of
- [Heart and Soul radio](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2023/09/29/heart-and-soul-radio/) - We have been broadcasting “Heart & Soul” each Wednesday 6-8pm for the past 5 and a half years, in which time we’ve produced hundreds of programmes, hundreds of guests and played thousands of Christian music tracks. It has been a tremendous opportunity and we are so thrilled with how it has been received. Can you
- [Jerusalem Joyful Occasion](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2023/05/23/jerusalem-joyful-occasion/) - Dear Friends Wow! What an amazing few weeks we have just experienced! The JERUSALEM JOY 50th Anniversary Celebration was a fabulous way to mark the anniversary of my first musical, and it was a great joy to see so many of you at Bromsgrove Baptist Church on April 22nd. The large orchestra, directed by Annie
- [50 Years of Donkey Rides](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2023/04/13/50-years-of-donkey-rides/) - Dear Friends, There are some really exciting events coming up very soon! It's just over a week to go until our JERUSALEM JOY 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday the 22nd of April at Bromsgrove Baptist Church. There is still space to join the orchestra and choir, or come to watch the final performance. To book
- [Jerusalem Joy Sing-a-long](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2023/03/20/jerusalem-joy-sing-a-long/) - Our musical sing-a-longs have proven to be extremely popular, and the next one is Jerusalem Joy which has it's 50th anniversary this year. This will be on Monday the 3rd of April at 8pm via Zoom. All the words will be on the screen, but of course you can use your vocal score if you
- [CMM Events 2023 Overview](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2023/03/14/cmm-events-2023-overview/) - Hi Friends – due to my illness (still recovering!) and the advent of snow, we had to postpone our Cumbria SONGS OF EASTER and SPIRIT WORKS events, but these have been re-scheduled for 23-24 September. It’s not been often that I’ve had to cancel anything and I was so disappointed that Sharon Collins and her
- [2023, a look ahead](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2023/02/15/2023-a-look-ahead/) - I really love the seasons of the year with all the many differences and disciplines: the expectancy of Christmas, the anguish focussed love of Lent and Holy Week, the joy of Easter and the extraordinary life of Pentecost. It's good to go through these in turn throughout the year, but it's also important to remember
- [Happy New Year from CMM](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2023/01/11/happy-new-year-from-cmm-2/) - Dear friends, Happy New Year! This is a very important message. We try hard not to be a ministry that is always asking for money – we’d rather be telling you of the great things happening! But we do need to remind you that we rely entirely upon regular and/or one-off donations from our friends
- [CMM Family Christmas News 2022](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2022/12/15/cmm-family-christmas-news-2022/) - Hi Friends This is the CMM mailing you’ve all been waiting for – our annual Christmas Newsletters, from the Family and Office – all packed with stories, news and pictures! Jones Family News Annie’s Christmas News Jane’s Christmas News Sophie’s Scribbles CMM Winter News CMM Xtras – latest news A huge happy Christmas and joyful
- [Advent Update 2022](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2022/12/06/advent-update-2022/) - Dear Friends Advent is my favourite time of the year, with its expectancy, excitement and build up towards Christmas. I was almost the first one to put our lights up in our street. I’d been waiting for eleven months! Despite the dreadful secularisation in the shops and media, I love the preparations for Christmas, and
- [November Update](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2022/11/15/november-update/) - Come and join us at 8pm, Monday 12th December for our Zoom Singalong for Christmas! We’ll be singing through my Christmas musical, The Inn Crowd - A musical telling the Christmas story through the eyes of the Bethlehem Innkeeper and his wife. Contact events@cmm.org.uk to book your place and receive the link. Dear Friends It’s
- [October update and Winter Events](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2022/10/07/october-update-and-winter-events/) - Dear friends, Mary and I have just returned from leading a party to the Passion Play in Oberammergau, followed by featuring at Appledore Book Festival in North Devon, These events have been really exciting and it seems many were truly blessed and encouraged. So, as we look ahead we see lots of things happening, for
- [August 2022 UPDATE](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2022/08/16/august-2022-update/) - Dear Friends, It’s been over a month now since the amazing SAINTS ALIVE! gathering in Bromsgrove with such a great choir and orchestra, and where Mary and I celebrated our Golden Wedding. Thank you so much for all the cards and greetings, and for so many of you who made donations to the CMM Trust.
- [Saints Alive Musical-in-a-Day 9th July](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2022/06/17/saints-alive-musical-in-a-day-9th-july/) - Dear Friends It has been good to have started our season of CMM Music Weeks. The Rydal Hall event was a tremendous blessing for us all, and we look forward to the Conwy, Scargill and Overstrand weeks. (details below). Our Annual Supporters’ Evening will be on Thursday 30 June at 8pm. This will be “live”
- [Heart And Soul Radio programmes 2021](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/01/04/heart-and-soul-radio-2021/) - Heart and Soul Radio 2021 29th December - Roger brings carols and readings for the Christmas Season. Then Dave Stansbie presents ‘Carols for a very different Christmas’ for the second hour. 15th December - Annie Routley introduces and narrates Roger's Christmas musical While Shepherds Watched. Then for the second hour, Graeme Russell brings us an
- [Christmas Musicals](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2022/09/02/christmas-musicals/) - Hi everyone, It’s barely the end of Summer and are we already thinking about Christmas? When I was Head of Music, by the start of the September term I was already planning for the school Christmas production! At CMM we have SIX Christmas Musicals, all with different themes and expressions. What not consider getting a
- [CMM update March 2022](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2022/03/25/11025/) - Hi friends – so much to share with you - please scroll down for everything! Mary and I celebrate our 50th (Golden) Wedding Anniversary in July, and in celebration, we’d love you to join us on Saturday 09 July at Bromsgrove Baptist Church, where will learn the new version of SAINTS ALIVE! We’re working on
- [Saints Alive 2022 incoming!](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2022/05/19/saints-alive-2022-incoming/) - Dear Friends Our recording of the new, revised SAINTS ALIVE! is almost complete, and we are on track for publication by the end of June, in time for the premiere on 09 July. We have had some fantastic recording sessions, involving many of our well-known CMM singers and instrumentalists, including Katie Leaver, Devon Brown, Sarah
- [Saints Alive revised and expanded](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2022/04/25/saints-alive-revised-and-expanded/) - The new recording of Saints Alive is well underway with vocals and instruments going into the studio in May. The vocal score and CD will be available in late June - watch this space! Some important Saints Alive dates for you: Tue 10 May – Church Recording Evening – 7.30pm (for 7.45) at Christ Church,
- [Camels approaching Tamworth](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/10/11/camels-approaching-tamworth/) - (Please subscribe to our YouTube site – it doesn’t cost, there’s no commitment, but it does help us) Bless you all – I hope to see you soon! Roger
- [Songs of Easter LAUNCH](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2022/02/14/songs-of-easter-launch/) - Dear friends We are delighted to announce the publication of SONGS OF EASTER, and to tell you that there will be a YouTube premier on Tuesday 15th February at 8:00 PM. The link is already available:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iCTwRTOEcM Please would you subscribe to our CMM YouTube channel. There’s no cost or commitment, it's just like a Facebook
- [Worship Works Week and Three Wise Camels](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/07/22/worship-works-week-and-three-wise-camels/) - Dear friends We have just returned from a very successful and joyful music week at Beechwood Court, Conwy, where we enjoyed great times of fellowship, worship (singing behind masks!) and Bible teaching. Have a look at Annie’s review of the week on our blog. We now look forward to our next event, which is a
- [Upcoming CMM Events](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/08/13/upcoming-cmm-events/) - Dear Friends, There’s lots going on here at CMM, so do keep your eyes on our emails as there will be a couple more in quick succession before the end of the month. This first one is all about the events we have coming up: 1) Worship Works Week at Thornleigh, Grange-over-Sands, 30th August –
- [Debut album from Michael Jones](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/08/24/debut-album-from-michael-jones/) - Dear friends I have a very special announcement to make - our grandson Michael Jones has just released his first album. As an 18 year-old and about to start a degree course at London School of Theology, this is a wonderful achievement! Of course I'm biased, and so very proud of him, but I really
- [Heart and Soul Radio programmes 2020](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2020/09/07/heart-and-soul-radio-2020/) - Heart and Soul Radio 2020 1 January - Roger presents his musical The Inn Crowd and then Dave brings more wonderful carols and songs. 8 January - a wonderful show featuring Roger's interview with Fiona Castle, as well as a chat in the studio with Joy Doal, CEO of Anawim. 15 January - Roger interviews
- [Christmas 2021 Newsletters from the team at CMM](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/12/17/christmas-2021-newsletters-from-the-team-at-cmm/) - Hi there friends – this is the one you tell us you’ve been waiting for: the CMM Christmas Newsletters! They’re all here, so please accept them with our love and best wishes: Poppy’s Pages - The Jones Family Newsletter – an insider’s view of what’s been going on Annie’s Christmas News – always worth a
- [Singalong with Simeon](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/12/03/singalong-with-simeon/) - Dear Friends This coming Monday (06 Dec) at 8pm we have a very special sing-a-long over Zoom: SIMEON – the Christmas story as told by the ageing Simeon “Moved by the Spirit he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of law
- [Musical Man UPDATE](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/11/08/i-met-you-at-the-musical-man/) - Just arrived! Roger Jones Musical Man biography REVISED AND EXPANDED EDITION 2021 The original "Musical Man" biography was published in 2015. This revised and expanded 2021 edition includes an additional 50 pages detailing the years since then. Will Roger retire soon? Won´t he? Will there be no more musicals... or is another on the way?
- [An exciting opportunity at CMM](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/04/15/an-exciting-opportunity-at-cmm/) - Dear friends As you may know, Helen, after many exciting years with us, is to leave in August in order to pursue a fresh ministry call alongside Amy, my PA, who leaves to take maternity leave at the end of May. We thank God for their many years of commitment, friendship and support, and wish
- [Farewell to Helen](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/09/03/farewell-to-helen/) - Today we at CMM say 'goodbye' and 'fare-well' to our dear Helen Pollard. Helen first joined us in 2002, in the role of Anna in the musical “Wildfire”. From 2005 onwards, Helen has been a valued member of the office team and the itinerant ministry. We have watched her grow up, grow in many giftings, and
- [Beechwood Court Week - Annie's Report](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/07/20/beechwood-court-week-annies-report/) - Our music week at Christian Endeavour’s Beechwood Court in Conwy, North Wales was a lovely time of fellowship, music-making (behind masks!), Bible teaching, worship and gentle ministry. Perhaps the most remarkable thing about the week for me was that Beechwood currently has no staff. Normally the place would be filled with young people from overseas,
- [Worship Him Face to Face](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/07/06/worship-him-face-to-face/) - This week we heard that from 19th July 2021, in England, all legal Covid restrictions are to be lifted, including singing as part of congregational worship. About a year ago a friend of mine asked during a Zoom gathering what we would most like to do when we came out of lockdown. For the majority
- [Meeting online and face to face](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/07/02/meeting-online-and-face-to-face/) - Dear friends, Another month has passed where choirs and congregations are unable to sing together here in the UK. We know this situation has been so hard and painful for many people. However, we do know that even if the satisfaction of hearing the sound of our voices joining together to praise is still far
- [Roger's June eNews](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/06/22/rogers-june-enews-2/) - Dear friends, At the beginning of June, during the summer half-term, we led our first in-person event for many months - a music week at Rydal Hall in the Lake District. What a thrill it is to be seeing people face-to-face (or at least mask-to-mask) again! Annie has written a wonderful blog post on our
- [A Week at Rydal Hall - Annie's Report](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/06/15/a-week-at-rydal-hall-annies-report/) - It was an absolute joy to be able to hold our residential music week at Rydal Hall, near Ambleside in the Lake District this year. Numbers were quite restricted – we had just 24, including those of us on the CMM team – and great care had been taken to make things as safe as
- [Jesus Lives!](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/02/18/jesus-lives/) - Dear friends, On the last mailing we mentioned that Roger was getting all creative again, and this time his focus was some Passiontide and Easter material. We also mentioned that there would be an opportunity to take part – well here’s the details! We are going to be producing a virtual choir and orchestra video
- [The Miracle Continues!](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/05/20/the-miracle-continues/) - Back in 1984, my Vicar and House Group believed that God was calling me to give up the secure school teaching job and go into the unknown, a Christian music ministry. We had no idea of how it was going to work out, what it was going to be like, and how the finance would
- [Heart and Soul Radio programmes 2019](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2020/09/10/heart-and-soul-radio-2019/) - Heart and Soul Radio 2019 2nd January - Roger presents Simeon, a Christmas musical featuring Beresford King-Smith as Simeon, with Simon Gudger as Joseph, Katie Leaver as Mary, and Gloria Close as Anna, the prophetess. Then Rev Simon Gudger and Roger Jones present Top of the Praise Pops. Find out which songs have been most sung during
- [Heart and Soul Radio programmes 2018](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2020/09/10/heart-and-soul-radio-2018/) - Heart and Soul Radio 2018 12th September features an interview with Dave Fellingham, and then the team welcome childrens and families worker Trish Nesbett. 19th September - Roger interviews Alison Fuggle, poet and lyricist about her life and her new Christmas book 'With all the Trimmings'. In the second hour Roger and Debs share more
- [CMM Supporters' Evening and other dates](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/04/30/cmm-supporters-evening-and-other-dates/) - Dear friends When Jesus said to Peter that "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not stand against it,” (Matthew 16:18) he was thinking of much worse opposition than a pandemic and a much greater building force than just our own feeble efforts. I want to tell you that he is
- [Jesus Lives! Premiere](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/03/22/jesus-lives-premiere/) - Jesus Lives! Premiere Dear friends As we approach the end of Lent and anticipate Easter, it occurs to me that this is a fair reflection of our journey through lockdown and ultimately out into a “new” kind of freedom. Recently the Lord has been showing us that it is important to find his power and
- [See How He Dies](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/03/10/see-how-he-dies/) - Hi folks As we go through our second Lent lockdown, we’re aware of the many restrictions, which have such great effect on our lives. But the wonderful truth is that Lent always brings us to Easter, and in a real sense it’s always Easter, it's always Christmas, it's always Pentecost. The seasons are a helpful
- [Roger's June ENews](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2020/07/20/rogers-june-enews/) - Hi there folks – greetings to all! This seems such a “bitter-sweet” time. I’m thrilled with the creativity that is emerging in so many different ways, and delighted to announce the coming of a new musical, THE THREE WISE CAMELS. I’m sure you can guess what it’s about! It will be a short mini-musical (probably
- [Happy New Year from CMM](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/01/07/happy-new-year-from-cmm/) - Happy New Year! – I guess for all of us, that greeting has especial poignance and meaning. 2020 was not what we expected nor wanted, and we enter 2021 with understandable trepidation. At CMM, time and time again we are led to Isaiah 43, which preceding the foundational (certainly to us!) “You are precious and honoured
- [Engraved upon my palms](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2021/03/01/engraved-upon-my-palms/) - Engraved upon my palms and more Lent/Easter material Hi Folks, For now the winter is past,the rain is over and gone.The flowers appear on the earth;the time of singing has come … Song of Songs 2:11-12 It really is a joy to feel the sun warm on our faces, and to see signs of life
- [Regional Reps - September 2020 eNews](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2020/09/10/regional-reps-september-2020-enews/) - Dear friends, We believe CMM still has so much to offer in terms of products and ministry. We really want more people to know about us, including individuals, choirs, churches, schools, house-groups, etc. So we are delighted to announce the formation of CMM Regional Representatives who will be our “ears and eyes” in the local
- [Get Involved in a CMM Project](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2020/07/20/get-involved-in-a-cmm-project/) - Dear friends, This is a special extra mailing from Helen here at CMM because we'd love you to... Get involved in a CMM project! We are aware that many of you are very disappointed that our CMM Music Weeks haven't been able to go ahead as planned this year. There are also some out there
- [When I survey - Roger's July 2020 eNews](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/2020/07/20/when-i-survey-rogers-july-2020-enews/) - The “wondrous cross” stands at the climax of history, as the greatest act of love and worship the universe has ever seen. Here was God the Creator himself, taking on human form, offering himself as penalty for all the sins of the world, all we’ve ever done and ever will do. “This is love; not

## Pages

- [Front Page](https://www.cmm.org.uk/) - Christian Music Ministries aims to use music to share the gospel, minister in the power of the Holy Spirit and to equip and encourage individuals and churches
- [Upcoming Events](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/upcoming-events/) - We are regularly invited to hotels, conference centres and churches around the UK (and beyond!). Do have a look at our diary to see if we're coming near you! Scroll down to see our featured events below. If you would like us to come to your area, do get in touch with your local Regional
- [Heart and Soul](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/heart-and-soul/) - Heart and Soul broadcasts every Wednesday 6-8pm (repeated on Sundays from 9-11am) on brumsideradio.com , with chat, interviews and various styles of worship music - to lift your heart and bless your soul! Roger, along with Debra Mayo, Graeme Russell, Steve Robinson and Ciaran Thompson, all bring their unique styles and backgrounds as they host
- [Collections](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/collections/) - Roger is best-known for his musicals but CMM also has a wealth of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs in various 'Collections'. Some of these pieces appeared first in a musical and some were part of earlier collections now out of print, such as The Chosen Few (1983), Ways to Praise (1991) and Precious and Honoured
- [CMM Choir](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/cmm-choir/) - CMM Choir is a group of keen amateur singers who meet regularly to learn and perform musicals by Roger Jones. The choir was formed in 1995 and is made up of members of churches from all over the West Midlands. We currently have about 75 members meeting in two different areas of Birmingham, which then
- [Worship Works](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/worship-works/) - Our chief end 'is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever' 1 The Father is seeking worshippers who will worship in Spirit and in truth. Everyone with a heart for worship is welcome – whether it is leading, singing, playing an instrument or being a worshipper in the congregation, our Worship Works sessions are
- [Schools](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/schools/) - Several of our musicals are perfect for primary and secondary schools to perform as Nativity, Easter or non-seasonal services and assemblies. Our schools package aims to make it as easy as possible for music teachers and schools to use our materials and be able to put on a performance of our musicals. Each package will
- [Spirit Works](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/spirit-works/) - Do we want more of God in our lives, in our worship, in our church life? Come and be inspired and challenged to have fun soaking in the presence of God. Our Spirit Works sessions are a practical day for the whole congregation. Based upon the book 'Spirit Works' the day will include Bible teaching,
- [Musicals](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/musicals/) - 'I was overwhelmed by the power of the whole experience' - Claire, Cyprus 'People learn when you tell them a story' (David Spriggs, Bible Society), and when you set that story to music, something wonderful happens! CMM has a rich resource of 24 musicals by Roger Jones - all on Biblical themes. Putting on a
- [Books](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/books/) - Worship Works A practical handbook on worship co-written by Roger Jones, Helen Pollard and Annie Routley. Filled with illustrations and cartoons, this helpful book is rooted in local church worship with lots of activities for individuals, groups and congregations. Chapters include: Being a worshipper, Planning praise, Belonging in a local fellowship, Healing through worship, Running
- [Support Us](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/support-us/) - In 1973 Roger Jones composed his first musical Jerusalem Joy for his secondary school choir. Over 4 decades later, Roger has a body of work exceeding 20 musicals and 6 collections. He has also co-authored two books, Worship Works and Spirit Works, written in conjunction with his colleagues Annie Routley and Helen Pollard. Participate Invite
- [Our Ministry](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/our-ministry/) - Musicals One of the biggest joys at CMM is when God leads Roger into a ‘creative phase.’ He works with existing lyrics (often hymns) and with lyricist Alison Fuggle, to create a new musical or collection of songs. Then a number of others spring into action: Tim Jones, Chris King and Annie Routley work on
- [Meet the Team](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/meet-the-team/) - Click the arrows to meet our office team Composer and Director Roger Jones About me Roger Jones was born in Birmingham and trained at the Birmingham School of Music. He then spent 16 years at Aston Manor School in Birmingham teaching music, and eventually became Head of Lower School. In the early 1970's he began
- [Invite Us](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/invite-us/) - Invite a team from CMM to come to your church! At CMM we provide a number of events and would love to join you to enjoy time together and growing deeper with God. See below for the different options, or contact the CMM Office for something more tailored to your own situation. Musical-in-a-Day A day
- [Gallery](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/gallery/)
- [Events and Teaching](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/events-and-teaching/)
- [External Links](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/other-links/) - At CMM we have had the privilege of getting to know some amazing people, some of which have gone on to form other ministries. We would love to share them with you, as well as some other organisations which may be of interest. Travelling Light Retreats Refreshment UK Evangelical Alliance Jubilate Resource Spring Harvest New
- [Contact Us](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/contact-us/) - Christian Music Ministries 24 Spadesbourne Road Lickey End Bromsgrove B60 1JP Tel: 01527 576440 office@cmm.org.uk For all ministry, booking, and Heart and Soul enquiries events@cmm.org.uk For marketing, communications and events sales@cmm.org.uk For all sale and customer enquiries CMM Choir Including rehearsals and upcoming performances
- [Other resources](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/other-resources/) - CMM has a range of resources produced by other writers and musicians - people who have been closely associated with CMM for many years and whose products are very much in line with our aims and ethos. We have selected a few highlights below, or see our full range at our shop. Tim Jones Alison
- [Our Story](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/our-story/) - In the 1970s, Roger Jones ran out of music for his Secondary School Choir. He needed some music for Easter, and began writing a song about Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey on Palm Sunday. This song – ‘Jesus rode a donkey into town’ was joined by others and became the musical ‘Jerusalem Joy’. Over
- [Music and Resources](https://www.cmm.org.uk/index.php/music-and-resources/)

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