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February 2016

Tuesday 9th February, 6.30pm
PCC meeting
St Matthew's Westminster

The Parochial Church Council meets in Trevelyan Hall. Details of all meetings and council activity can be found here. 
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Wednesday 10th February
Ash Wednesday
St Matthew's Westminster

All Christians are encouraged to attend Mass on Ash Wednesday, to help start Lent in fellowship with all Christians. On Ash Wednesday, Mass will be held at 8am, 9.15am, 12.30pm, and there will be a Solemn Mass at 7pm.
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Monday 15th February, 6.30pm
Staying Power: The Charles Gore Lecture 
The Staying Power of Benedict in Parliament Square
Westminster Abbey

Speaker: Most Reverend and Rt Hon Lord (Rowan) Williams
Chair: The Very Reverend Dr John Hall
Staying Power offers a series of seminars, dialogues and lectures to the Abbey’s neighbours on the Square and beyond, as a rich and nourishing resource for their public life and service. Tickets for all events are free, but booking is essential.  Click here for more information Priority will be given to public servants.
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Wednesday 17th February, 7pm
Babette's Feast
St Matthew's Westminster

This year we are joining with our neighbours at St Stephen’s Rochester Row for a course looking at three key themes of our faith through the vehicle of film.  The films will be shown at St Matthew’s, followed a week later by discussion at St Stephen’s.  If you are unable to join us for the showing of the film, copies are available to borrow from the church office.
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Friday 19th February, 10am-12noon
Prayers on the Move
Westminster Abbey to Trafalgar Square​

A prayer walk through the city of Westminster starting at Westminster Abbey and ending at Trafalgar Square, stopping off at some major landmarks on the way and discussing prayer and spirituality in the modern world. Speakers include the Bishop of London and Seth Pinnock.  Meet at the forecourt area by the Great West Door of Westminster Abbey. The route is wheelchair accessible but does require crossing a couple of roads.  All children to be supervised by adults. ​Prayers on the Move  http://prayersonthemove.com is a campaign to encourage people to give prayer a go and is supported by the London Diocese.
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Thursday 25th February, 1pm
Finding the Words for Prayer
St Matthew's Westminster

Canon Jeremy Davies, former Precentor of Salisbury Cathedral, will be leading a series of addresses in church exploring prayer and imagination every Thursday from 1pm throughout Lent. The first address will be on praying through liturgy, poetry, and prose.
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Monday 29th February, 6.15-8.30pm
ONE extra DAY to celebrate Growing Older With God 
Central Hall Westminster

An evening Service of Celebration to celebrate the Leap of Faith that started MHA, the leading charity providing a range of care services for older people across the UK. With Revd John Bell, Graham Kendrick and Revd Stephen Gaukroger – as well as BBC Songs of Praise presenter, Pam Rhodes. This is a free event but booking is essential. 
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There is also a Day Conference before the Service with keynote speakers Dame Esther Rantzen; Dr Anna Dixon, CEO of The Centre for Ageing Better; and Alison Holt, BBC Social Affairs Correspondent. < More details >

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March 2016

Tuesday 1st March, 6.30pm
Christians Together in Westminster
​"Meet the Neighbours"
Salvation Army, Regent Hall, Oxford Street

The evening will include an act of worship together, a short talk about the history of Regent Hall and the Salvation Army, music (opportunity to hear the Regent Hall Band playing), and refreshments.  “Meet the Neighbours” events are always very interesting and happy occasions, and an opportunity to find out more about other churches. All are most welcome to come along.
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Wednesday 2nd March, 7pm
As Good As It Gets
St Matthew's Westminster

This year we are joining with our neighbours at St Stephen’s Rochester Row for a course looking at three key themes of our faith through the vehicle of film.  The films will be shown at St Matthew’s, followed a week later by discussion at St Stephen’s.  If you are unable to join us for the showing of the film, copies are available to borrow from the church office.
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Thursday 3rd March, 1pm 
​Hearing the Music
St Matthew's Westminster

Canon Jeremy Davies, former Precentor of Salisbury Cathedral, continues this series of addresses in church exploring prayer and imagination every Thursday from 1pm throughout Lent.
​This week: how music transcends our words and transforms our prayer.
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Friday 4th March, 2.30pm 
​Women's World Day of Prayer
Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

This is not a day of prayer just for women - everyone is welcome to attend the service and for further information please see the WWDP website: http://www.wwdp.org.uk
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Thursday 10th March, 1pm 
​Image and Imagination
St Matthew's Westminster

Canon Jeremy Davies, former Precentor of Salisbury Cathedral, continues this series of addresses in church exploring prayer and imagination every Thursday from 1pm throughout Lent.
​This week: from Milk Maid to Walking Madonna - praying with pictures.
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Saturday 12th March, 10am-1pm 
​Parish Walk 
Fryant Country Park

Our series of walks and visits on Saturday mornings resumes on March 12th with a walk in Fryant Country Park.  Please sign the list if you would like to come. 
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Wednesday 16th March, 7pm
Calvary
St Matthew's Westminster

This year we are joining with our neighbours at St Stephen’s Rochester Row for a course looking at three key themes of our faith through the vehicle of film.  The films will be shown at St Matthew’s, followed a week later by discussion at St Stephen’s.  If you are unable to join us for the showing of the film, copies are available to borrow from the church office.
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Thursday 17th March, 1pm 
​The Sound of Silence
St Matthew's Westminster

Canon Jeremy Davies, former Precentor of Salisbury Cathedral, continues this series of addresses in church exploring prayer and imagination every Thursday from 1pm throughout Lent.
​This week: moving beyond words, images and music to the depths of imagination.
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Friday 25th March, 11.45am 
​The Crucifixion on Victoria Street
Methodist Central Hall to Westminster Abbey

Participants are asked to gather for this annual walk of witness at 11.45am outside Methodist Central Hall, ready to leave at 12 noon for the procession along Victoria Street between Westminster Abbey and Westminster Cathedral.​​

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.

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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