A traditional service of Holy Communion drawn from the Book of Common Prayer (1662). Readings from the King James Bible. Music is led by the St Giles Quartet (four professional singers) and the organ. There is a sermon during this service.

A sung, traditional service led by the St Giles Choir from the Book of Common Prayer. The service includes sung settings of the psalmody, canticles, prayers, an anthem. Readings are from the King James Bible. The service ends with two hymns and a sermon, and is followed by an organ voluntary. On one evening a month this is a service of Choral Evensong, when the choir present a special setting for the psalms and canticles. See our website for more information.

A time of prayer and reflection to start the day

Please join us for our special programme of events, outings and courses during 2024 as we explore different forms of prayer. We look forward to welcoming some of the country’s most distinguished academics, authors and theologians who will give a short address during Evensong in the months ahead, including:

Sunday 4th February 6.30pm –Evensong with Year for Prayer Address by Sr Dr Gemma Simmonds CJ – “Ignatian Prayer”
We welcome Gemma Simmonds, Senior Research Fellow of the Beaufort Institute of Theology in Cambridge and author of ‘The Way of Ignatius: a Prayer Journey through Lent’. Gemma will help us learn more about the distinctive Ignatian approach to prayer.

Sunday 3rd March 6.30pm –Evensong with Year for Prayer Address by The Reverend Canon James Mustard – “Music as Prayer”
We welcome James Mustard, Precentor of Exeter Cathedral and founding Trustee of the Cathedral Music Trust. James will speak to us about music as prayer and the Anglican Choral tradition.

Sunday 24th March 6.30pm – Evensong with Year for Prayer Address by Professor Nicola Slee – “The Magnificat”
We welcome Nicola Slee, Professor and Director of Research at the Queen’s Foundation, Birmingham and Professor of Feminist Practical Research at the Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam and a widely published author. Nicola will speak to us about the Magnificat – Mary’s song of praise.

Sunday 21st April 6.30pm – Evensong with Year for Prayer Address by The Very Reverend Mark Oakley – “Poetry as Prayer”
We welcome Mark Oakley, Dean of Southwark Cathedral and author of numerous books including ‘The Splash of Words – Believing in Poetry’. Mark will speak to us about Poetry as Prayer.

Sunday 23rd June 6.30pm – Evensong with Year for Prayer Address by The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE – “Personal Prayer”
We welcome The Bishop of London to speak to us about practices of personal prayer and spiritual refreshment.

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