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Advent podcasts

On the second Sunday of Advent, the choir of St Matthew's Westminster sings "There is no rose" by John Joubert (1927-).  Subscribe to our Advent series.

A Good Advent

Download the Bishop of London's Advent App for Android and iOS.

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

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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

Sunday 9th December
Second Sunday of Advent
8am Holy Eucharist (1662)
11am Solemn Mass (Common Worship)

Monday 10th December
Feria of Advent
for those living with debt and addiction
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
5.00pm The London Brass Symposium will be performing on the Church forecourt
​6.00pm Open Evening

Tuesday 11th December
Feria of Advent
for the Department of Education
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
6.30pm Ceremony of Carols - Benjamin Britten

Wednesday 12th December
Feria of Advent
for the sick
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
1.05pm Elin Parry (Viola) and Kinuko Rogeon-Pipe (Piano)
5.45pm Evening Prayer

Thursday 13th December
St Lucy, M (304)
for the Mother’s Union
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Sung Mass
6.00pm Prison Fellowship Carol Service

Friday 14th December
St John of the Cross, Pr & Dr (1591)
for the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
5.45pm Evening Prayer

Saturday 15th December
Feria of Advent
for Home Office

Sunday 16th December
Third Sunday of Advent
8am Holy Eucharist (1662)
11am Solemn Mass (Common Worship)

Monday 17th December
Feria of Advent (O Sapientia)
for the staff and residents of Norton House
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
5.45pm Evening Prayer

Tuesday 18th December
Feria of Advent (O Adonai)
for refugees and asylum seekers
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
6.30pm Christmas Carol Service

Wednesday 19th December
Feria of Advent (O Radix Jesse)
for those estranged from loved ones
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
1.05pm Hammig String Quartet
5.45pm Evening Prayer

Thursday 20th December
Feria of Advent (O Clavis David)
for the staff and students of St Matthew’s School
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Sung Mass
5.45pm Evening Prayer

Friday 21st December
Feria of Advent (O Oriens)
for peace in the Holy Land
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
5.45pm Evening Prayer

Saturday 22nd December
Feria of Advent (O Rex Gentium)
for the homeless

Sunday 23rd December
Fourth Sunday of Advent
8am Holy Eucharist (1662)
11am Solemn Mass (Common Worship)

Monday 24th December
Christmas Eve 
for the people of the world
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Mass with carols
5.45pm Evening Prayer
11.00pm Midnight Mass

Tuesday 25th December
Christmas Day
Thanksgiving for the Incarnation
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
5.45pm Evening Prayer

Wednesday 26th December
St Stephen, Protomartyr
for the ministry of Deacons
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
5.45pm Evening Prayer

Thursday 27th December
St John, Apostle and Evangelist
for our neighbouring parishes
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
6.30pm Choral Evensong

Friday 28th December
The Holy Innocents
for children and those who care for them
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
5.45pm Evening Prayer

Saturday 29th December
St Thomas Becket, ABC, M (1170)
for the staff of Church House

Sunday 30th December
Holy Family
8am Holy Eucharist (1662)
11am Solemn Mass (Common Worship)

Monday 31st December
Octave of Christmas
for those who have moved into the parish
8.45am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Eucharist
5.45pm Evening Prayer

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