Beyond the structure of a competition, the Arsht Gospel Choir Invitational is rooted in something deeper. It emerges from a ...

The Parable of the Choir teaches us that the fight for justice is not a solo performance, but a sustained, resonant hum that requires a rotating chorus of strength and the wisdom to rest.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It all began with Rev. Jacob Thumma’s idea to transform the lives of children through music and faith at St. Ann’s R.C. Church in Dongan Hills. Father Thumma — or Father Jacob, ...