Dawson Memorial Church, Birmingham, host John Ferguson

As part of a collaborative effort with Dawson Memorial Church, Birmingham, and the School of Arts at Samford University in Birmingham, Samford will host church musician and teacher John Ferguson on campus as guest lecturer in music and worship Feb. 28–March 3. As part of his visit Ferguson will serve as organist in the 9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services March 3 at Dawson. The church also will hold a hymn festival March 3, 6 p.m. featuring the Dawson Sanctuary Choir, brass ensemble and a number of Ferguson’s compositions and arrangements. For information call Eric Mathis at 205-726-2323. Gary Fenton is pastor of Dawson.