The first soprano

"The First Soprano" by Mary Hitchcock is a story about a young singer named Winifred Gray, wrestling with her faith in a church setting. The tale begins one Sunday morning as the choir preps for a performance and the congregation gets ready for the service. Young Winifred has a striking realization that her singing lacked genuine worship, leading her to question her motives and sincerity. Further complicating things is the arrival of a new young preacher whose sermon on true faith challenges her understanding of God. This prompts her to grapple with feelings of hypocrisy and a longing for true, authentic worship, setting the stage for what is sure to be a transformative journey as she seeks to discover what faith really means to her.