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May 2016

Thursday 5th May, 7.30pm
​Ascension Day
St James-the-Less, Pimlico

All are invited to come to along to this Festal Eucharist at St James-the-Less for our cluster of parishes (St Matthew’s, Westminster, St Stephen’s, Rochester Row, St Saviour’s Pimlico, St James-the-Less). 

Monday 9th May, 5pm-5.45pm
​'Europe Day' Service
The Chapel at Methodist Central Hall

All are warmly invited to this service, led by Revd Tony Miles.  The Very Reverend John Arnold, formerly President of the Conference of European Churches, will give an address on the theme 'Christians and Europe’. There will be an offering for Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline – supporting children affected by the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.  

Tuesday 10th May, 7pm
​The Ethics of Humanitarian Aid in a Time of Crisis
St Martin in the Fields

Peter Gill presents a paper based on his challenging new book:
Today We Drop Bombs, Tomorrow We Build Bridges: How Foreign Aid became a Casualty of War. There will be a panel discussion chaired by Mike Wooldridge, former BBC foreign correspondent.
The panel: Matthew Carter (Humanitarian Director, CAFOD),
Atallah Fitzgibbon (Policy and Strategy Manager, Islamic Relief Worldwide), Fr George Sigamoney (Director of Caritas Sri Lanka),
Revd Rachel Carnegie (Co-Director, Anglican Alliance). There will be an opportunity for questions and comments from the floor.

Thursday 19th May, 7-9pm
​​Churches and the Refugee Crisis
St Andrew's Church, Holborn

The Revd Richard Carter from St Martin's in the Field will be speaking on how parishes can respond and raise awareness of the refugee crisis.  See http://www.capitalmass.org.uk/events/diocese-of-london-for-refugees-area-events for full details.​
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Friday 20th May, 7.30pm
​The EU Referendum – Remain or Leave? Christian Voices
St James-the-Less (Vauxhall Bridge Road)

A  presentation led by Andrew Goddard on the Referendum, with Ben Ryan speaking for remaining in Europe, and Giles Fraser speaking in favour of leaving. Refreshments will be served from 7pm.

Saturday 21st May, 9am-6pm
​Multi-Faith Pilgrimage for Peace and Friendship
Borough of Kensington

In conjunction with Kensington Forum of Faiths, this year’s multi-faith pilgrimage will take place in the Borough of Kensington. For further details contact office@stmw.org.

Sunday 22nd May, 3pm
​​Choral Evensong
St Giles-in-the-Fields

To celebrate Trinity Sunday we are fortunate to have the Choir from St Paul’s Cathedral coming to sing Choral Evensong for our Deanery at 3pm at the church of St Giles-in-the-Fields.  All are welcome to attend, and there will be a reception after the service.

Thursday 26th May, 7.30pm
​​EU Referendum: Discussion & Debate 
St James's Piccadilly

Hosted by Revd Lucy Winkett, this is a debate organised by two campaign groups: Christians for Britain and Christians for Europe.  Giles Fraser and Ann Widdecombe will represent the Leave campaign, and Baroness Brinton and Sir Stephen Wall are for Remain.  Free entry (retiring collection).

Friday 27th May,  12.30pm
​Concert:  Schoenberg Chamber Symphony no. 1 Wagner Siegfried Idyll
St Mary-le-Strand

Conducted by Sam Poppleton, the Zeitgeist Orchestra perform a lunchtime concert at St Mary-le-Strand. Tickets prices range from £5 to £10. To reserve a place please email zeitgeistchamberorchestra@outlook.com 

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Regular services

Sunday

  8.00    Holy Eucharist (1662)
11.00    SOLEMN MASS (Common Worship)  

Monday to Friday

  8.30    Silent Prayer
  8.45    Morning Prayer
12.30    Holy Eucharist
17.30    Silent Prayer
17.45    Evening Prayer

The church is open every day between 8.30am and 4.30pm for prayer.
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Weekly every Tuesday, 1.15pm - 1.45pm
Contemplative Space

Set aside space and time for peace, stillness and quiet. During this time you are welcome to come and go as you please.

Weekly every Wednesday, 9.10am - 9.45am
School Mass

If you are a member of St Matthew's Westminster and  would like to attend school Mass, please contact the church office.

Monthly each second Monday, 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Julian Prayer Group

The Julian Prayer Group is an ecumenical group for silent, contemplative prayer.

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There is a programme of events organised by Anglican Catholic Future on its website.

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