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Westminster Festival

of Liturgy & Music
Westminster Festival of Liturgy and Music celebrates the presence of God in a secular world. This year's Festival – Intimations of Glory – draws on the theology and spirituality of Archbishop Michael Ramsey. All services and events are free.

Thursday 13 June, 2.30pm
Lecture 1
St Matthew's Westminster

Revd Canon Jeremy Davies
'Means of Grace and Hope of Glory'.

Thursday 13 June, 5.30pm
Choral Vespers
​St Matthew's Westminster

Westminster Cathedral Choir – directed by Martin Baker.

Thursday 13 June, 7.30pm
Organ recital
​St Matthew's Westminster

Matthew Jorysz, assistant organist of Westminster Abbey.

Friday 14 June, 12.30pm
Sung Mass
St Matthew's Westminster

Friday 14 June, 5.30pm
Choral Evensong
​St Mary le Strand

Friday 14 June, 7.30pm
Lecture 2
​St Matthew's Westminster
The Choir of Westminster School – directed by Tim Garrard.
The Choir of King's College London – directed by Joseph Fort.
The Very Revd Dr Robert Willis – 'The Earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the Glory of the Lord'.

Saturday 15 June, 11am
Lecture 3
St Matthew's Westminster

The Revd Canon Lucy Winkett – 'God beyond us: God beside us'.

Saturday 15 June, 3pm
Choral Evensong
​St Matthew's Westminster

The Frideswide Voices of Oxford – directed by Steven Grahl.

Saturday 15 June, 6pm
Sung Mass
​Westminster Cathedral

The choir of St Matthew's Westminster – directed by Nigel Groome.

Sunday 16 June, 11am
Sung Festal Mass
St Matthew's Westminster

Preacher: The Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin. The choir of St Matthew's Westminster.

Sunday 16 June, 3pm
Festal Evensong
​Westminster Abbey

Preacher: The Revd Canon Dr James Hawkey. The choir of Westminster Abbey.
Please check the location of each event carefully before travelling. All services and events are free.
More services and events

Christ the Lord is risen today
On Maundy Thursday the choir sings a new piece, Ubi Caritas, written by Nils Greenhow, a regular member of the choir at St Matthew's.

Maundy Thursday
On Maundy Thursday the choir sings a new piece, Ubi Caritas, written by Nils Greenhow, a regular member of the choir at St Matthew's.

Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday the choir of St Matthew's Westminster sings When I survey the wondrous cross, by Isaac Watts (1675–1748)

Passion Sunday
On Passion Sunday the choir of St Matthew's Westminster sings Call to remembrance, (Psalm 25:6–7) by Richard Farrant (c.1530–1580)

Lent 4: Ave Maria
On the fourth Sunday in Lent, Miriam Cooke reads from Maria Boulding's The Coming of God and Francesca Pringle sings Cacccini's Ave Maria. The Director of Music is Nigel Groome.

Lent 3: Like as the Hart
On the third Sunday in Lent, the choir of St Matthew's Westminster sings Like as the Hart by Herbert Howells. The Director of Music is Nigel Groome.

Lent 2: Missa Aeterna Christi Munera
The choir of St Matthew's Westminster sings Kyrie from Missa Aeterna Christi Munera by Palestrina (1525–1594). 

Lent 1: Litany to the Holy Spirit
The choir of St Matthew's Westminster sings Litany to the Holy Spirit by Peter Hurford.

Christ came as a light shining in the darkness
​Sans Day Carol
On Christmas Day, the choir of St Matthew's Westminster sings the Sans Day Carol, arranged by John Rutter.

Fourth Sunday of Advent
​Magnificat (Collegium Regale)
On the fourth Sunday of Advent, the choir of St Matthew's Westminster sings Herbert Howells' Magnificat (Collegium Regale).

Third Sunday of Advent
​This is the record of John 
On the third Sunday of Advent, the choir of St Matthew's Westminster sings "This is the record of John" by Orlando Gibbons. 

Second Sunday of Advent
​Creator of the Skies 
On the first Sunday of Advent, the choir of St Matthew's Westminster sings 'Creator of the Skies' by Malcolm Archer.

First Sunday of Advent
​Creator of the Skies 
On the first Sunday of Advent, the choir of St Matthew's Westminster sings 'Creator of the Skies' by Malcolm Archer.

Christ the King
​Let all the world 
On the Feast of Christ the King, the choir of St Matthew's Westminster sings 'Let all the world', arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams.

Remembrance Sunday 2018
​For the Fallen by Nils Greenhow 
The composer is a member of the choir of St Matthew's Westminster. This is the first time the music has been recorded.

Patronal Festival 2018

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On Friday 21st September we held our Patronal Festival. The preacher was Rev Richard Collins, Vicar of Christ the Saviour, Ealing.  <  Photos  >

Service of Confirmation

On Sunday 15th July we held a service of Confirmation, celebrated by Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion.  This was a very special day in the life of our community. 
​ <  Photos  >

Rev Jonathan Aitken, back at the Old Bailey

Picture© Toby York/St Matthew's Westminster
Jonathan Aitken was ordained to the diaconate by Bishop Sarah on 30th June. Jonathan is based at St.Matthew’s, but will develop his distinct ministry in the Prison Service under Graham Tomlin, Bishop of Kensington, who is the lead bishop for Prisons in London.  < Photos >    < First Sermon as Deacon >

Podcast for Pentecost

Podcast for Annunication

Vigil & First Mass of Easter

We started our Easter celebration on Saturday evening. The Easter Vigil begins with the lighting of new fire and the lighting of the Easter Candle, which is then brought into the still dark church. Joy breaks out; we renew our baptismal promises, and share the new life of the first Easter communion.  

Advent podcasts

Our series of twice-weekly podcasts which was broadcast throughout Advent, can be seen here.

Thursday 21st September 2017
Patronal Festival

The preacher at the Solemn Mass to celebrate St Matthew's Day was the Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Revd David Walker, and there was a party afterwards at which we said farewell to our departing Pastoral Assistants, Isaiah Atwiine and Ryan Williams.  

Wednesday 21st June 2017
The First Mass of Fr Jamie Johnston

Following his ordination to the priesthood, Fr Jamie offered the Mass for the first time on 21st June 2017. This was a sung Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit, and the preacher was the Dean of Canterbury, the Very Revd Robert Willis. 

Solemn Mass, Wednesday 10th May 2017
The Great Fire of Westminster

Photography: Barry Taylor
Forty years ago on 10th May 1977, the church was almost totally destroyed by fire, caused by arson. It was subsequently rebuilt on a smaller scale to a design by Donald Buttress and dedicated in 1984. To mark the anniversary we held a Solemn Mass with special music, followed by a reception.

Candlemas, 2nd February 2017
Capital says goodbye to Bishop of London

Members of St Matthew's Westminster joined thousands of other Londoners in St Paul's Cathedral to say farewell to the Bishop of London. Bishop Richard's valedictory sermon spoke of the need to tackle climate change, and embrace difference and diversity. 

#LondonIsOpen
London Boroughs Faiths Network (LBFN) is an active, informal network of people from local religious and intercultural groups promoting social inclusion, religious harmony and learning.

Forecourt development project

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We have recently redeveloped the church forecourt to make it a more attractive space, to provide public seating and to enhance the prominence and significance of the church’s main entrance, giving it a more vibrant and visible frontage.
< Detailed Plans: 5.3MB PDF > 

The Anglican Rosary: praying with beads

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Praying with beads is a very simple way of finding a rhythm and creating space for personal prayer wherever you are.  The Anglican rosary is inspired by the traditional rosary but is more flexible and adaptable to the seasons of the Church’s calendar. 
< Prayers >              < shop >

Conference Centre

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Our conference centre is an attractive venue for meetings, exhibitions and receptions. Trevelyan Hall can comfortably accommodate around 60 people and the Atlay Room is suitable for up to 12 people. Call 020 7222 6535 or email Enver for details.
< Website >

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Services and events

Solemn Eucharist is at 11am on Sundays (free parking). The church is open every day for prayer and Mass. All services and events

Calendar

Friday 14th June
Feria
for the victims and survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
5.30pm Evensong at St Mary le Strand

Saturday 15th June
Evelyn Underhill (1941)
for spiritual directors

Sunday 16th June
Trinity Sunday
8am Holy Eucharist (1662)
11am Solemn Mass (Common Worship)

Monday 17th June
Feria
for the Department of Education
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
5.30pm Evening Prayer

Tuesday 18th June
Feria
for the staff and residents of Norton House
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
5.30pm Evening Prayer

Wednesday 19th June
Feria
for local market stall holders
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
1.05pm Recital by Paul Ayres (Organ)
5.30pm Evening Prayer

Thursday 20th June
Corpus Christi
for the mission of the Church
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Sung Mass
5.30pm Evening Prayer

Friday 21st June
Feria
for the Diocese of St Albans
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
5.30pm Evening Prayer

Saturday 22nd June
St Alban, Protomartyr (c.250)
for those who work in the legal profession

Sunday 23rd June
Corpus Christi Sunday
8am Holy Eucharist (1662)
11am Solemn Mass (Common Worship)

Monday 24th June
Birth of St John Baptist
for children and young people
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
5.30pm Evening Prayer

Tuesday 25th June
Feria
for St Matthew’s House guests
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
5.30pm Evening Prayer

Wednesday 26th June
Feria
for staff and students of St Matthew’s School
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
1.05pm Recital by Nigel Groome (Director of Music, St Matthew's Westminster)
5.30pm Evening Prayer

Thursday 27th June
St Cyril of Alexandria, Bp, Dr (444)
for St Matthew’s Conference Centre
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Sung Mass
5.30pm Evening Prayer

Friday 28th June
Sacred Heart of Jesus
for Directors of Ordinands
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
5.30pm Evening Prayer

Saturday 29th June
Ss Peter & Paul, Apostles
for those being ordained

Sunday 30th June
Second Sunday after Trinity
8am Holy Eucharist (1662)
11am Solemn Mass (Common Worship)

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