Sing Choirs of Angels

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 4pm and the service lasts approximately 1 hour.

Reservations for early admission are now closed.

125 places are available at the 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

Sing Choirs of Angels will feature two works by contemporary female composers, an arrangement by Roxanna Panufnik of a Maronite carol, Glory be to the Word and Isabelle Ryder’s setting of A Cribbe of tree, a 16th century text by the Wedderburn brothers. They were also the authors of the well-known Christmas poem Balulalow, which we will be singing at this service in the version by Peter Warlock.

Sales of Panufnik’s carol setting are raising funds for the charity Three Peas which helps displaced people on their journey until they find a safe and secure life.

Renowned illustrator, Alex Scheffler has created this wonderful cover illustration for the carol. He and Panufnik are Patrons of Three Peas. If you would like to donate to support the charity’s work you can do so here.

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

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.