Gospel Music Concert

December 04, 2018

On November 19, 2018, the Washington College Institute for Religion, Politics and Culture hosted a Gospel Choir Concert in Hynson Lounge. Following Potter’s Field Gospel Choir’s performance of a selection of gospel songs was a roundtable discussion led by African American ministers, who reflected on the history and cultural significance of African American church in the United States. Ministers who participated were Bishop Charles Tilghman, Reverend Charles Pinkett, and Reverend Leroy Fitts.

Members of Potter's Field Gospel Choir sing songs of worship.

Members of Potter's Field Gospel Choir sing songs of worship.

A panel of ministers followed the concert with a discussion about the history of African American churches. Pictured here are Bishop Charles Tilghman, Reverend Charles Pinkett, and Reverend Leroy Fitts.

A panel of ministers followed the concert with a discussion about the history of African American churches. Pictured here are Bishop Charles Tilghman, Reverend Charles Pinkett, and Reverend Leroy Fitts.

Potter's Field Gospel Choir had guitar accompaniment.

Potter's Field Gospel Choir had guitar accompaniment.