Tuesdays in Advent, 7-8.30pm Advent Poetry Group St Stephen's Rochester Row
This group will meet every Tuesday evening in Advent sharing poems from Malcolm Guite's 'Waiting on the Word.' Meet in St Stephen's Parish Sitting Room. All are welcome but please register at parishoffice@sswsj.org.
Sunday 4th December, 7pm FourFour Christmas Concert St Matthew's Westminster
Join the vocal ensemble FourFour with a varied concert of modern and traditional Christmas choral favourites The lasts approximately 70 minutes and refreshments will be provided afterwards. Tickets £7 (£5 concession/student) Available in advance or on the door.
Friday 9th December, 7.30-9pm Support Refugee Event with Lord Dubs The Oasis Centre
Join Oasis and Lord Dubs, a former refugee, to take a public stand for a compassionate solution to the crisis and to help the countless children who are still stranded near the beaches of France. Lord Dubs will speak on what he believes the Government needs to do and there will be an opportunity to debate the issues. The whole event will be an opportunity to show our support for refugees. To book your free ticket click here.
Tuesday 20th December, 7.30-9.30pm Fantasia Orchestra: Sibelius, Haydn & Mendelssohn St Gabriel's Church, Pimlico
The Fantasia Orchestra returns for a beautiful programme of Sibelius, Haydn and Mendelssohn. Started in January 2016, the orchestra is made up of budding young musicians from London Conservatoires who all share a love for performing. Buy tickets here.
Sunday 25th December, 11am-6pm Christmas Day Lunch with entertainment Porchester Hall
Westminster Council are inviting anyone over the age of 65 to enjoy a delicious home-cooked three-course meal, followed by Christmas carols and films. This event is free but you will need to book beforehand by emailing porchesterhallevents@everyoneactive.com, or calling 020 7313 3850.
Christmas at St Matthew's
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
Regular services
Sunday
8.00 Holy Eucharist (1662) 11.00 SOLEMN MASS (Common Worship)
