On the 18th December 2011 at 7pm churches and individuals up and down the country will take part in an attempt to smash the current World Record for the largest number of people singing carols together across multiple locations. We need 15,000 people to join in for 15-mins of carolling, which must include in order Silent Night, O Come All Ye Faithful , O little Town of Bethlehem, Away in a Manger and Hark the Herald Angels Sing. But before we can get 15,000 people taking part we need churches to get involved.

In essence, all a church needs to do is commit to be open at that time, have musicians or recorded music lead the singing, provide the carols sheets which will be supplied by BibleLands, have nominated witnesses to confirm the attempt and send back some substantiating evidence. Full rules and guidelines can be found here.

This attempt is a wonderful way to create an easy environment to invite non-churched people take part. It is also a great way of raising the profile of any regular church or carol service you would ordinarily hold on that night, as the attempt can be a part of that event.

Premier Christian Media will also be heavily promoting the Record Attempt and will list your venue as a place for people to go to take part. Our hope is that you will see new people in your church as a result of this attempt.

If your church might be interested in taking part in the World Record Attempt:

1. please read the rules for taking part, don't worry, they look long but should be quite easy to fulfill!
2. Register your church by using this form.

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More on this and other parts of the Christmas Starts with Christ campaign can be found at http://www.christmasstarts.com/index.php