Friday 4th November, 3pm for 3.30pm A Visit to the Library & Archive Collection at Tate Britain Tate Britain
We are pleased to announce that the congregation and Friends of St Matthew’s have been invited to a 'Show and Tell' on the theme of the River Thames at the Hyman Kreitman Reading Rooms, curated by the Records Manager and her colleagues. The visit will include a ‘behind the scenes’ tour of the library and archive stores, which are not usually open to the public, and will be followed by a drinks reception at St Matthew's. Booking is essential. Please email claire@stmw.org or book here. Meet 3pm at St Matthew's or 3.20pm at Tate Britain - main entrance at the top of the steps.
Sunday 13th November, 6pm Remembrance Service St James's Piccadilly
There will be a service of remembrance featuring the Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir and Band. All are welcome to attend.
Sunday 13th November, 6.30pm Faure's Requiem Methodist Central Hall
This will be a moving act of remembrance performed by the Methodist Central Hall Orchestra and Choir. All are invited to attend and light a candle to remember all who have died.
Monday 14th November, 7-9pm Meet the Neighbours Westminster Quakers Meeting House
As part of a series of ecumenical events by Churches Together in Westminster, the Westminster Quakers will be hosting an open evening. At this event, they will introduce and explain their worship, and then invite everyone to participate in a time of worship and reflection. All are welcome. For enquiries, please contact Olivia Hewitt, westminsterclerk@gmail.com
Sunday 20th November, 11am Service of Confirmation St Matthew's Westminster
Anyone who is interested in being Confirmed, or who would like to know more about it, is invited to contact one of the clergy, either directly or via email - clergy@stmw.org
Sunday 27th November, 6pm Advent Service St James' Piccadilly
Churches Together in Westminster and St James' Piccadilly will be hosting an advent service titled, "Don't circumvent Advent. Slow. Think. Experience." Everybody is welcome and no booking is necessary.
Wednesday 30th November, 1.05pm The Deansbank Singers - Anthems & Readings for Advent St Matthew's Westminster
The Deansbank Singers will present a concert of Advent music including anthems by Orlando Gibbons, Henry Purcell & S S Wesley. All welcome. All proceeds in aid of St Matthew’s Church.
Regular services
Sunday
8.00 Holy Eucharist (1662) 11.00 SOLEMN MASS (Common Worship)
The church is open every day between 8.30am and 4.30pm for prayer.
Christmas at St Matthew's
Please do join us for any of these events or services over Christmas
Monday 12 December, 5.30-7pm Open Evening Come and visit the church and conference centre, and meet neighbours and colleagues. Mulled wine and mince pies.
Wednesday 14 December, 1-1.40pm Community Carol Service A short service for all who live & work locally. Drinks afterwards.
Monday 19 December, 6.30pm Christmas Carol Service A traditional Christmas service by candlelight, followed by a Reception.
Saturday 24 December Christmas Eve 11pm Traditional Midnight Mass Celebrating the Birth of Christ, the Light of the World.
Sunday 25 December Christmas Day 8am Mass (said, Book of Common Prayer) 11am Solemn Mass of The Incarnation
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.
