Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue Address
St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 8AU 020 7427 0133, EC4Y 8AU, United Kingdom
Sing Choirs of Angels is a recent addition to our Advent calendar and has proved immensely popular. It is a mix of Christmas music, readings and poetry conjuring up a celebratory yet reflective atmosphere ahead of the big day.

The event takes place on Christmas Eve at 4:30pm for all those who cannot make it to Midnight Mass or who need a moment to draw breath and reflect in this busiest of times.

ADMISSION
The service is open to all, ticketless and free to attend.

Many of our Advent events are very busy; please reserve a spot for early admission to the church (30 minutes before the event) to avoid disappointment.

We will hold back 125 places on a first-come, first-served basis for admission 15 minutes before the service for those who arrive on the day without registration.

If you need assistance with this, please contact the office on 020 7427 0133 or email [email protected].

MUSIC
Music for Sing Choirs of Angels will contain a mixture of the old and the new.

Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe! by the 17th century German baroque composer Andreas Hammerschmidt sets the familiar words of the angels to the shepherds "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

When the song of the angels is stilled is a beautiful setting by the London-based musician Paul Ayres of a poem by the American preacher and theologian, Howard Thurman – one of the most influential religious figures of the 20th century.

The choir will also sing a choral arrangement of Peter Warlock's solo song The Frostbound Wood, which sets a poem by Bruce Blunt, the English poet and journalist.

SUPPORT ST BRIDE'S
There will be a retiring collection at the end of the service to support the work, ministry and music-making of St Bride's and help maintain our magnificent Wren church.

St Bride's is wholly reliant on and deeply grateful for the generous support of our visitors and congregation.

Donations can be made by cash or contactless at church or via JustGiving. A donation can also be made in advance via EventBrite if you choose to register for early admission to the service.

Do please Gift Aid your donation if you are eligible which generates an extra 25p in every £1 donated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Doors open at 4pm and the service lasts around 1 hour.

St Bride's Church, Fleet Street

St Bride’s, Fleet Street is a warm and welcoming Christian community, and one of the most famous and fascinating historic churches in London.

A place of Christian worship for 1500 years, we continue to proclaim God’s love in the heart of the city. We are a thriving parish church, renowned for our outstanding music and unique ministry to all who work in the media.

Choral services take place every Sunday at 11am & 5:30pm both in church online with a host of other services and events throughout the year. Check our website for further information → https://www.stbrides.com

Get in touch

Claire Seaton

St Bride's Church
Fleet Street
London

EC4Y 8AU
Administrator
020 7427 0133

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Sing Choirs of Angels

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Bride's Church, Fleet Street
Address
St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 8AU 020 7427 0133, EC4Y 8AU, United Kingdom

Sing Choirs of Angels is a recent addition to our Advent calendar and has proved immensely popular. It is a mix of Christmas music, readings and poetry conjuring up a celebratory yet reflective atmosphere ahead of the big day.

The event takes place on Christmas Eve at 4:30pm for all those who cannot make it to Midnight Mass or who need a moment to draw breath and reflect in this busiest of times.

ADMISSION
The service is open to all, ticketless and free to attend.

Many of our Advent events are very busy; please reserve a spot for early admission to the church (30 minutes before the event) to avoid disappointment.

We will hold back 125 places on a first-come, first-served basis for admission 15 minutes before the service for those who arrive on the day without registration.

If you need assistance with this, please contact the office on 020 7427 0133 or email [email protected].

MUSIC
Music for Sing Choirs of Angels will contain a mixture of the old and the new.

Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe! by the 17th century German baroque composer Andreas Hammerschmidt sets the familiar words of the angels to the shepherds "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

When the song of the angels is stilled is a beautiful setting by the London-based musician Paul Ayres of a poem by the American preacher and theologian, Howard Thurman – one of the most influential religious figures of the 20th century.

The choir will also sing a choral arrangement of Peter Warlock's solo song The Frostbound Wood, which sets a poem by Bruce Blunt, the English poet and journalist.

SUPPORT ST BRIDE'S
There will be a retiring collection at the end of the service to support the work, ministry and music-making of St Bride's and help maintain our magnificent Wren church.

St Bride's is wholly reliant on and deeply grateful for the generous support of our visitors and congregation.

Donations can be made by cash or contactless at church or via JustGiving. A donation can also be made in advance via EventBrite if you choose to register for early admission to the service.

Do please Gift Aid your donation if you are eligible which generates an extra 25p in every £1 donated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Doors open at 4pm and the service lasts around 1 hour.

Safeguarding

The parish of St Bride Fleet Street is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of London’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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