# Event Details - **Event Name**: The First Hymn - screening - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 28 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Having breathed new life into this ancient song, join the screening to witness the journey from discovery to performance of the first hymnAbout this EventIn the ancient ruins of Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, archaeologists unearthed a papyrus scrap containing the earliest known Christian hymn, complete with both its lyrics and musical notation.Analyzed at Oxford University, this discovery challenges traditional views of church history by revealing the rich musical practices of early believers. Hosted by Australian historian John Dickson, the feature-length documentary “The First Hymn” chronicles the hymn’s journey from its desert origins to its modern resurrection, as acclaimed composers Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding transform the ancient melody into a contemporary worship piece, culminating in a live concert performance.About the eventWycliffe Hall has set itself the modest task of fostering a New Renaissance of Christian scholarship, leadership and culture. As both a Christian community and a Permanent Private Hall of the University of Oxford, we want to see transformational scholarship, leadership and culture, born out of Christian community, offering the truth, beauty and goodness of the gospel to the world.To find up more about the New Renaissance Project and related events and activities, please visit our webpage and sign up for email alerts: Wycliffe's New Renaissance Project continues growing | WYCLIFFE HALLEvent detailsDate: Friday 28th November 2025Time: To be confirmedVenue: Curzon Cinema, Westgate Centre, Oxford, OX1 1NZGetting here: Nearby parking: Curzon Oxford is located in the Westgate Shopping Centre where there is ample underground parking.The Westgate Centre is also on most major bus routes, and walking distance from Oxford train station.Photography and filming: This event will include photography and filming: please contact us directly if you have any questions about this: conferences@wycliffe.ox.ac.uk.All are welcome: the event is open to the public and free to attend, but you must have a ticket.Curzon Cinema has been hired as the venue for this event and this is not part of the Curzon programme. They are not involved in the ticketing or content of the screening. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/the-first-hymn-screening/100001743598292429 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, performances, live-music, shopping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oxford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Westgate Oxford - **lat**: 51.7502548 - **long**: -1.261114 - **full address**: Westgate Oxford, Queen Street, Oxford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The First Hymn - screening - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/20937952c583f927944571a293cb14d3506d937b94ac167b8ca6dd6b9b7e947b-rimg-w1200-h675-dc5d492b-gmir.png?v=1762102961 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The First Hymn - screening being held? - **A:** The First Hymn - screening takes place on Fri, 28 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 28 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 pm at Westgate Oxford, Queen Street, Oxford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The First Hymn - screening? - **A:** The First Hymn - screening is organized by Wycliffe Hall. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The First Hymn - screening is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oxford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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