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Regular services

Sunday

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

Every 1st Sunday on the month the 11am service is Sung Mass with choir.

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,
​1.05pm - 1.30pm

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 would like to attend school Mass, please contact the church office.

Monthly each second Monday, 2.30pm - 3pm
Julian Prayer Group

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


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

December 2017: events towards Christmas 
A D V E N T   &   C H R I S T M A S

3rd December 2017, 3pm - 4pm
Advent Procession
Westminster Abbey   


5th December 2017, 6.30pm
Advent Carol Service
St Matthew's Westminster

The first Advent Carol Service at
​St Matthew's for many years 

12th December 2017, 1pm
Community Christmas Carols
St Matthew's Westminster

A short lunchtime service for the local community, with carols and readings.

12th December 2017, 6.30pm
A Ceremony of Carols
St Matthew's Westminster

This wonderful piece by Benjamin Britten will be performed by our choir and accompanied by harp.

18th December 2017, 6.30pm
Christmas Carol Service
St Matthew's Westminster

Our main church carol service with traditional carols, candlelight, mulled wine and mince pies

Christmas Eve 24th December 2017, 11pm
Christmas Midnight Mass by Candlelight
St Matthew's Westminster

Christmas Day 25th December 2017
Mass (at 8am)
Solemn Mass of The Incarnation (at 11am)


January 2018
S E R V I C E S   A N D  E V E N T S

Wednesdays in January, 1.05-1.35pm
Lunchtime Recitals

Wednesday 3rd January 2018
Alexander Van Dijk  Organ Scholar, St Matthew's Westminster

Wednesday 10th January 2018
Hana Mizuta-Spencer violin

Wednesday 17th January 2018
Katherine Clarke  viola

Wednesday 24th January 2018
Matthew Scott  clarinet

Wednesday 31st January 2018
Martin Ford  Organist of the Guards' Chapel
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Saturday 13th January 2pm
Saturday Matinée: 
Some Like It Hot

St Matthew's Westminster

Another classic film screening, in partnership with the Abbey Community Centre. In true cinema style, the audience will be served popcorn, a choc ice, as well as tea and coffee. At only £2 per ticket, it promises to be a lovely afternoon, and we hope to see as many of you there as possible. If you would like to come, you can either book tickets by email, call 020 7222 0303, or simply turn up on the day.​


O T H E R   E V E N T S
A T   S T   M A T T H E W ' S

6th December 2017, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Open Evening
St Matthew's Westminster

An informal  gathering in the conference centre with mulled wine, mince pies and carol singers. It is a chance for us to say thank you to you for supporting us and is a good opportunity to meet other people living and working in the area.

Saturday 9th December 2pm
Saturday Matinée: 
Dial M for Murder
St Matthew's Westminster

The third of our monthly classic film screenings, in partnership with the Abbey Community Centre. In true cinema style, the audience will be served popcorn, a choc ice, as well as tea and coffee. At only £2 per ticket, it promises to be a lovely afternoon, and we hope to see as many of you there as possible. If you would like to come, you can either book tickets by email, call 020 7222 0303, or simply turn up on the day.​

Wednesdays in December, 1.05-1.35pm
Lunchtime Recitals
St Matthew's Westminster

Lunchtime recitals are held every Wednesday and are free of charge. You are welcome to bring your lunch into church to eat while you listen.

Wednesday 6th December 2017
Greg Morris, Associate Organist of the Temple Church

Wednesday 13th December 2017
Elin Parry, violin and
Kinuko Rogeon-Pipe  piano

Wednesday 20th December 2017
Tamara Ravenhill, soprano and
Martin Sharpe Piano

Wednesday 27th December 2017
No recital​


O T H E R   E V E N T S 

Monday 4th December, 6.30pm
The Nativity at Night
The Rochester Room,
​Grange Rochester Hotel

On the 4th December, Marc Woodhead, who teaches at both the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery, will be leading a talk on the famous painting The Nativity at Night by Geertgen tot Sint Jans, as part of their 'Slow Art in Advent' series.​
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Sunday 10th December, 7.45pm
Christmas Baroque and Carols
St Stephen's, Rochester Row

On the 10th December, the English Baroque Choir are showcasing some of the finest choral music of that period:  Durante's Magnificat, a Christmas cantata by Bach's boyhood hero, Buxtehude, and a sparkling setting of In Dulci Jubilo by Scheidt all feature accompaniment by a specially invited string group. Further festive fayre includes music by Sweelinck, Gabrieli, Praetorius and Bach. More familiar second-half items will include carols for everyone to sing. The stirring finale is Vaughan Williams's much-loved Fantasia, joined by baritone soloist Bruce Russell. Mulled wine and mince pies provided!

Monday 22nd January 6.30pm
Creation Care - Churches Together in Westminster AGM
Salvation Army Regent Hall

​Displays and talks will be led by organisations involved with conservation and environmental awareness, including Eco Church, Shrinking the Footprint, ASWA and Green Christian. Refreshments will be provided. All are very welcome. 

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