BALTIMORE - Marylandian -- Baltimore, MD — Following its 2024 Jubilee year, The Historic St. James Episcopal Church is gaining recognition across Baltimore and beyond and is now announcing a major cultural and musical collaboration that brings together historic congregations and nationally recognized institutions.

In partnership with Metropolitan United Methodist Church and Union Baptist Church, and in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Sheridan Libraries, the Being Human Festival, the Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts, and the National Humanities Center, St. James will host a powerful community concert celebrating the legacy of Black sacred music.

"I'm Gonna Let It Shine: Praise, Power, and Protest in Black Musical Traditions"

This free concert will feature leading choirs and musical ensembles in a dynamic presentation reflecting the spiritual, cultural, and historical significance of Black musical traditions.

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Event Details:
Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
St. James Episcopal Church
1020 West Lafayette Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217

Set within one of Baltimore's most historic congregations, the event underscores a shared commitment among churches and cultural institutions to uplift the community through music, history, and collective expression.

The public is invited to attend.

About The Historic St. James Episcopal Church
Historic St. James Episcopal Church is a historic Baltimore congregation with a legacy of faith, resilience, and community presence. In its post-Jubilee season, the church is expanding its visibility through worship, cultural programming, community engagement, and strategic partnerships that honor its past while building for the future. Located in West Baltimore, St. James remains committed to serving as both a spiritual home and a living institution within the city's civic and cultural life. To learn more visit: https://stjamesbaltimore.org/