An uplifting day of music-making for all singersJoin us for a wonderful Come & Sing featuring Gabriel Fauré’s much-loved Requiem – a beautiful, serene, and deeply moving work that has inspired choirs and audiences for generations. We are delighted to be joined by Alastair Mucklow, the 2025 BBC Young Chorister of the Year, and Belinda Gifford-Guy, the 2023 BBC Junior Young Chorister of the Year, as our soloists. The event will be accompanied by Jeremy Boughton, supported by a group of local young musicians, and led by RSCM’s Deputy Director, Dr Paul Hedley.On this occasion we particularly welcome under-18s to join the massed choir, but they must be accompanied by an adult.Whether you’re a seasoned chorister or simply enjoy singing for pleasure, this is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the choral world’s great masterpieces in the splendid surroundings of the historic medieval abbey at Dorchester on Thames.Price includes;• Participation in the Come & Sing• A copy of the RSCM edition of the score. Music can be collected on the day or posted to you in advance (postage and packing charge applies).Refreshments will be available to purchase during the break.Audience members are welcome to join for the performance at 5.00pm (BST). Donations welcome.
Sunday 16th August 8:00 am Holy Communion (BCP) – Dorchester Abbey 9:30 am Morning Service – Drayton St Leonard 9.30 am Holy Communion – Toot Baldon 9:30 am Family Eucharist – Stadhampton 9.30 am Holy Communion– Long Wittenham 10:30 am Said Eucharist – Dorchester Abbey 10:30 am Holy Communion – Clifton Hampden 11.00 am Holy Communion – Berinsfield 11.00 am Parish Eucharist – WarborougClick here for the Team Notice SheetAll are welcome to St Laurence Church , Warborough for the Parish Eucharist on Sunday 16th August at 11am with coffee, cake and conversation held n St Laurence Hall, Warborough immediately following the service.Services being held this week :Tuesday 18th August 10:30 am Morning Prayer – Dorchester Abbey Wednesday 19th August 9:00 am Morning Prayer – Berinsfield –followed by 9:30 am Holy Communion – Berinsfield
Choral Evensong | 4.30pm | Sunday 23rd August 2026 | St Giles Church, Newington Revd Mel Stanley write that “The ancient liturgy of Choral Evensong has lasted through the centuries, and for good reason! In our busy world, Choral Evensong can be an oasis of beauty and peace allowing us to glorify God and to recharge our spiritual batteries.”If you would enjoy singing in the choir at this service there will be a rehearsal at 3.30pm the service will follow on.
