We've had an intense two weeks at Cappella Romana, topped off with working from home during the snowstorm here in Portland. And I have some good news:

This past Tuesday we received the grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for The Canon of Racial Reconciliation. The grant escaped the freezes, something just short of miraculous.

And when there was a risk we might not receive the funds, people like you all across the country contributed nearly $30,000 to ensure the program would continue, now setting up a solid foundation for future work.

This incredible support humbles and encourages me deeply, especially as future such grant funding is uncertain. Our mission remains strong, thanks to you.

Also on Tuesday, Oregon Public Broadcasting interviewed me on their program Think Out Loud, and you can listen to it here (includes samples from the Canon).

So if you're in Portland or Seattle, get your tickets to The Canon of Racial Reconciliation now.

And let your friends know about it! Both The Oregonian and The Seattle Times have called it a must-see event for 2025.

This will be Cappella Romana's biggest production ever with over 30 Gospel and Classical singers and players on the stage. The Canon's message of the work for healing and hope couldn't be more important right now.

We are also looking at ways to tour this program, so stay tuned!

Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a part of Cappella Romana's family, making everything we do possible.

By,

-- Mark Powell
Executive Director
Cappella Romana