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. Doors open at 5pm and the service lasts approximately 1 hour.
Many of our Advent events are very busy; please for early admission to the church (30 minutes before the event) to avoid disappointment.
We will hold back 125 places for later admission (15 minutes before the service starts) via the West Door 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 stb@stbrides.com.
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
St Bride's is wholly reliant on and deeply grateful for the generous support of our visitors and congregation without which this service could not happen.
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.
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
Directions to St Bride's Church and information about accessibility are available on our Visit Us page.
If you register for early admission please arrive 30 minutes before the service. Your place may need to be released to others queuing if you arrive later than this.
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