On Sunday, January 30, Faith United Methodist Church in Champaign, Illinois, will host an event for the new book Music and the Wesleys, which was co-edited by Nicholas Temperley and Stephen Banfield.  Music and the Wesleys highlights the fundamental importance of music in the development of Methodism and examines more than 150 years of a rich music-making tradition in England. 

Dr. Temperley will present a lecture on the subject and organist Dr. Michael Hammer and the Chancel Choir, directed by Charmian Bulley, will perform musical selections chosen for the occasion by Dr. Temperley.

The event begins at 3:00 p.m. and is free to the public.  Faith United Methodist Church is located at 1719 S. Prospect Ave. in Champaign.