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September 2016

Sunday 4th September, 3pm
​Midwives of Freedom
West London Synagogue  

To celebrate the European Days of Jewish Culture and Heritage there will be two captivating story tellers coming to delve into the shared Jewish and Muslim stories of the women surrounding Moshe/Moses/Musa, in their show ‘Midwives of Freedom’. As well as the storytelling they will also be providing an exquisite afternoon tea and a guided tour of West London Synagogue.” Booking essential, please RSVP to alex.cameron@wls.org.uk  
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Tuesday 6th September, 5.30-7.30pm
Westminster Faith Exchange
Greening Westminster - the Faiths' Challenge
Islamic Cultural Centre, 146 Park Rd, NW8 7RG

The meeting will include presentations from a number of faiths and a speech from the Cabinet Member for Sustainability and Parking, Cllr Heather Acton. The meeting is open to all, no need to register.
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Tuesday 6th September, 6.30-8pm
Accidental Saints: Finding God in all the Wrong People
St. Paul's Cathedral 

Nadia Bolz-Weber and Richard Coles are two of the freshest voices in contemporary Christianity and will reflect on what being a saint might mean in the 21st century. To register for free places, please go to www.stpauls.co.uk/adultlearning
Admission is free. 
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Saturday 24th September, 10am-4.15pm
Anglican Catholic Future: National Festival 2016
St. James's, Sussex Gardens, W2

The annual meeting of Anglican Catholic Future. There will be a series of seminar workshops with a keynote address "Scripture and the Vision for Catholic Anglicanism" delivered by Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury. There will be a solemn mass, as well as a solemn evensong and pontifical benediction.
Booking: anglicancatholicfuture.org/festival2016

Tuesday 27th September, 6.30-9pm
Arguing with God
St. Marylebone Parish Church

This Marylebone Scriptural Reasoning event will be discussing "Arguing with God". Our Christian speaker will be Rev'd Edward Thornley from St Marylebone's, and Farouk Peru from the Inclusive Mosque Initiative will be our Muslim speaker. You can RSVP to marylebonesr@gmail.com 

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October 2016

Monday 3rd October, 1.30-4pm
Generosity in Later Life
St. Matthew's Westminster

When we are older, if we do have a little time and money to spare, where does generosity come into the picture? Gifts for the grandchildren? To charities? Or spending the kids’ inheritance? Being generous or letting people take advantage? And what is generosity in non-financial terms? The rude truth is that, even if there is only a little spare, we have to face up to letting go of all that we have. These are big questions that each of us have to work out for ourselves. This workshop is an opportunity to reflect on the pitfalls and joy that come with being generous. Led by Ann Morisy, Community Theologian, and Ann Wright, former Diocesan President of the Mother's Union.  To book your free place, please contact claire@stmw.org

Thursday 6th October, 6.45pm
Creative Conversations: Faith & Resistance to the War on Terror
Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church

This will be a conversation between Moazzam Begg (CAGE UK), Chris Cole (Drone Wars UK), and Pat Gaffney (Pax Christi), on the topic of 'Faith and Resistance to the War on Terror.' It is a free event but donations are welcome. Book tickets here.

Monday 10th October, 7-9.30pm
'For I was a prisoner'
All Souls, Langham Place

An evening exploring how churches can offer a restorative welcome to those leaving prison as well as how best to pray and support ministries which work behind the prison doors. Free event, book here.

Tuesday 11th October, 6-8pm
National Prisons Week Event
Westminster Cathedral Hall

Caritas Westminster and PACT are holding an event to promote volunteering work with prisoners, ex-offenders and their families. Meet with prison chaplains, hear about the work that goes on in prisons and how you can get involved. All welcome. RSVP to caritaswestminster@rcdow.org.uk by Monday 3rd October.

Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th October
Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor
Westminster Abbey

The pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor has become a great annual event at the Abbey, supported by many parishes across London and beyond.  If you would like to attend any of the events this year, please email office@stmw.org
 
Thursday 13th October 5.00 pm: Sung Eucharist of the Translation of St Edward the Confessor.

Saturday 15th October 11.30 am: Festival Eucharist of the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward. Preacher: Bishop Geoffrey Rowell.

Saturday 15th October 3.00 pm: Solemn Evensong with Procession to the Shrine.

Sunday 16th October 3.00 pm: Evensong attended by The Lord Mayor of Westminster and other London Mayors.

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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