# Event Details - **Event Name**: Songs of Love & Justice: In concert with John Francis O’Mara - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Irish-American singer-songwriter John Francis O’Mara for an evening of songs and stories exploring love, justice, lament and hope.About this EventJohn Francis O’Mara is an Episcopalian priest, Liberation Theology scholar, and singer-songwriter whose music has taken him from cathedrals to prisons to UN gatherings.Drawing on Celtic Christianity, Black liberation theology, Americana, folk, and the Irish-American tradition, his songs explore injustice, grief, democracy, hope, and the liberating heart of faith.His 2025 album Forbidden Hymns was produced in Nashville with Grammy-winning Ken Coomer, features musicians from the bands of Marty Stuart and Lucinda Williams, and includes a co-write with John Carter Cash. Sojourners described his music as carrying “the haunting quality of Springsteen,” while Shane Claiborne has called him “a poet and instigator of movements.”John Francis holds degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary and General Theological Seminary and is completing his doctorate in Theology and Social Justice at Howard University.This concert will be an evening of songs, stories, lament, love and justice in the beautiful setting of First Church Belfast.This event is free to book, with a suggested donation on the night to support John Francis O’Mara’s work and travel costs. Cash and card/QR options will be available.John Francis will also offer a follow-up evening of music and conversation on Saturday 20 June at Harbour Faith Community, 8A Governors Place, Carrickfergus. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/belfast/songs-of-love-and-justice-in-concert-with-john-francis-omara/100001987827041191 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Music, Entertainment, Art, Concerts, Nonprofit, fine-arts, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: First Presbyterian Church - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Belfast - **state**: NI - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: First Presbyterian Church - **lat**: 54.6003559 - **long**: -5.929867199999999 - **full address**: First Presbyterian Church, 41 Rosemary Street, Belfast, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Songs of Love & Justice: In concert with John Francis O’Mara - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/0b28243290db5dcb9eddd396862c79a7d6611e6ce44250702483e08d4c50f3e5-rimg-w962-h670-dc2c2c2c-gmir.jpg?v=1776722440 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Songs of Love & Justice: In concert with John Francis O Mara being held? - **A:** Songs of Love & Justice: In concert with John Francis O Mara takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 41 Rosemary Street, Belfast, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Songs of Love & Justice: In concert with John Francis O Mara? - **A:** Songs of Love & Justice: In concert with John Francis O Mara is organized by Harbour Faith Community. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Songs of Love & Justice: In concert with John Francis O Mara is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Belfast, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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