Church of the Annunciation, Marble Arch, London
Parish Mass takes place at The Annunciation on Sundays at 10.30am. Everyone is welcome to attend. Midweek services are listed here as well, with Mass usually said at 12.30pm each day during the week. Details for the coming week are posted below. The church is also usually open Monday to Friday from 10am-6pm for private prayer.
Do please take a look at the various pages on this website to discover more about the life of our church and sign up for our weekly newsletter for all the latest information about events. And if you need to speak with our priest about anything, do please contact Fr Lincoln by pressing this link. Thank you.
Sharing our Future
The church has embarked on an exciting new project, "Sharing our Future". With funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we are seeking to ensure our wonderful historic building is preserved for future generations and that it is a welcoming space for all our community. To read more about the "Sharing our Future" project, click here.
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Thursday 27 November 2025 at 12:30pm
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Friday 28 November 2025 at 12:30pm
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Sunday 30 November 2025 at 10:30am
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Monday 1 December 2025 at 12:30pm
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Tuesday 2 December 2025 at 12:30pm
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Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 12:30pm
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Thursday 4 December 2025 at 11:45am
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Friday 5 December 2025 at 12:30pm
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Sunday 7 December 2025 at 10:30am
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Sunday 7 December 2025 at 5:30pm
A candle-lit service of Lessons and Carols, with choir and congregational singing.
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Monday 8 December 2025 at 12:30pm
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Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 12:30pm
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Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 12:30pm
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Thursday 11 December 2025 at 12:30pm
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Friday 12 December 2025 at 12:30pm
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Friday 12 December 2025 at 6:30pm
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Sunday 14 December 2025 at 10:30am
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Wednesday 24 December 2025 at 5:30pm
With all the magic of a Midnight Mass, this is a joy-filled, candle-lit celebration of the birth of Christ. And a special guest arrives to visit the children at the end of Mass. Everyone is welcome to join us for our main celebration of Christmas!
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Christmas at the Annunciation
Details of our Christmas services here at the Annunciation Marble Arch.
Sunday 7 December: Lessons and Carols, 5.30pm
A beautiful traditional candlelit service with congregational carols and music sung by our wonderful choir. Everyone is welcome!
Friday 12 December: Deaf Church BSL Carol Service, 6.30pm
The annual London and Southwark Dioceses' BSL Carol Service for the deaf community, with refreshments afterwards. A wonderful evening celebrating the mystery of Christmas!
Wednesday 24 December: Family Crib Mass, 5.30pm
With all the magic of a Midnight Mass, this early evening Crib Mass is designed for all the family to enjoy. A joy-filled, candle-lit occasion for everyone - both young and old - to celebrate the birth of Christ. Everyone is welcome!
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Tuesday 25th November 2025Weekly Newsletter
Sunday 30th November…
is the First Sunday of Advent. Sung Mass with Sunday School begins at 10.30am.
The joys of Christmas inevitably encroach into the Advent season, but Advent is its own distinct time. Traditionally, it is penitential in nature. It is characterised by spiritual disciplines that are designed to prepare us for the celebration of our Lord’s Nativity.
Advent will bring some slight modifications to our collective worship. The altar frontal and priest’s vestments will be purple. The beautiful Advent Prose will be sung at the start of Mass. The Advent Candle will be lit. And we will refrain from singing the Gloria again until Christmas, with the choir instead singing the penitential Kyries, “Lord, have mercy”.
Of course, Christmas preparations are already underway, both in church and in our local community. But we can still embrace Advent, letting our excitement build slowly, and ensuring that – when it comes – we’re prepared for the joys of Christmas. Maybe there’s a spiritual discipline you can adopt during Advent? For example, perhaps making your confession, fasting, or devoting time to prayer and the study of scripture, or making a charitable donation?
Fr LincolnPARISH NOTICES
COLLECTION: GIVING THANKS FOR CHRISTOPHER SAWARD
Christopher, our beloved Director of Music at the Annunciation, will be retiring after 33 years of faithful service at the end of the year. We have been blessed to have such a highly accomplished organist and choral conductor enriching our Sung Mass, Christmas Carols, and special events with devotional music. To honour Christopher's service – and as an expression of our gratitude – we are collecting gifts which will be presented at a special reception after our Sung Mass on Sunday 14 December. If you would like to make a financial contribution towards this gift, please do so here. And please note the deadline of 12 December.
VOLUNTEERS TO HELP DECORATE THE CHURCH
Our Christmas decorations go up in church this Saturday. We meet in church at 9am. Do come along and help make the church look very Christmassy. Many hands make light work – and a joyful community experience. Let Fr Lincoln know if you can help.
VOLUNTEERS TO HELP AT THE BSL CAROL SERVICE
We're joined by our friends in the London Deaf Church to celebrate Christmas on the evening of Friday 12 December. A joyous evening is always guaranteed. We need volunteers to sing carols in the choir and to help with refreshments. No experience needed! Contact Fr Lincoln if you can help at this wonderful event.
CHURCH OPENING TIMES AND SERVICES DURING THE WEEK
The church will be open each day next week from 10am-6pm. Lunchtime Mass is said at 12.30pm each day, except for Thursday when CPPIB will be holding their carol service in church.
CHILDREN’S ATTENDENCE AT CHRISTMAS
Children’s attendance for Sunday 28th December will also be recorded at the Christmas Eve Family Crib Mass. This means that if you can only make one service over the Christmas period, please attend on Christmas Eve as your child will still be registered for that week. It’s going to be very special occasion!
SCHOOL APPLICATIONS: CLERGY FORMS
Applications for Hampden Gurney, our parish school, close on 15 January 2026. Contact Fr Lincoln if you want to book an appointment in early January to sign the clergy form.FORTHCOMING EVENTS
SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER: CEYLAN ROGERS’ STUDENTS CONCERT, 5PM
Ceylan Rogers’ Students will perform in a charity concert on Saturday 29 November. The concert will raise money for Save the Children UK. Students will take the stage alongside Berna Cakır Tokgoz (flute) and Adar Dilberoglu (piano). All proceeds go toward supporting Save The Children UK. Donate here.
SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER: MARIA VRAKA MUSIC ACADEMY CHRISTMAS SHOW, 4PM
The students of the Maria Vraka Music Academy return to perform at the Annunciation. Details about the Academy can be found here.
THURSDAY4 DECEMBER: CPPIB CAROL SERVICE, 11.45AMThe staff, family, and friends of the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board are holding their annual carol service at the Annunciation.
SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER: FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS, 5.30PM
Our parish carol service, with festive refreshments to follow.
WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER: WETHERBY CAROL CONCERTS
Wetherby School hold their annual carol concerts at the Annunciation on the morning and afternoon of Wednesday 10 December.
FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER: DEAF CHURCH BSL CAROL SERVICE, 6.30PM
Annual BSL Carol Service for the deaf community, with refreshments afterwards. A wonderful evening celebrating the mystery of Christmas!SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER: NURTURING THROUGH SOUND - A HANDS-ON MUSIC EXPERIENCE FOR PREGNANCY, 3PM
Through guided music, gentle movement, and shared listening, come and explore how sound can nurture emotional wellbeing, reduce stress, and strengthen the bond between you and your baby. There will also be a live performance featuring music by Chopin, Schubert, and more. The session is facilitated by Dr Maria Vraka, the founder of the Maria Vraka Academy and co-founder of The Maria Vraka Foundation and the co-author of the book Music Before and After Birth. Tickets available here.
THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS – OPERA AND PIANO GALA, 5PM
Celebrate Christmas with award-winning opera singer Daria Papysheva and pianist Yulia Vershinina-Mukhopadhyay - a joyful concert for the whole family and baby-friendly too! All under 12s go FREE. Tickets here.FRIDAY 19 DECEMBER: HAMPDEN GURNEY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS MASS
Our final Mass of the term takes place in church on the morning of Friday 19 December.
CHRISTMAS AT THE ANNUNCIATION
SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER: LESSONS AND CAROLS, 5.30PM
Beautiful traditional candlelit service with congregational carols and music sung by our wonderful choir. Everyone is welcome!
FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER: DEAF CHURCH BSL CAROL SERVICE, 6.30PM
Annual BSL Carol Service for the deaf community, with refreshments afterwards. A wonderful evening celebrating the mystery of Christmas!
WEDNESDAY 24 DECEMBER: FAMILY CRIB MASS, 5.30PM
With all the magic of a Midnight Mass, this early evening Crib Mass is designed for all the family to enjoy. Our astonishing choir will be singing and there's a special guest for the children to meet at the end. A joy-filled, candle-lit occasion for everyone - both young and old - to celebrate the birth of Christ. This service is our main celebration of Christmas and not to be missed. Everyone is welcome!APOSTOLATE OF PRAYER
Please Pray For:Prayers of Intercession: Joyce, Lawrence, Ian, Rodney, Sarah-Jane, Tom, Sheila, Roy, Christopher, James, Alice, Angelos, Nita, James, Anna, Chrysanthi, Eleni, Tallulah.
Year’s mind: Irene Boucicault, Barbara Hutchinson, James Hey, Anthony Yates, Francis Ladell, James Durham, Sylvia Avis, Phyllis Haymer, Elsie Ashmore, May Blight-Penberthy, Thomas Golightly, Henry Fynes-Clinton, Olive Smith, Danny Hair, Barbara Baker, Basil Rigby, Leontios Aristodelous.
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Thursday 20th November 2025Weekly Newsletter
Sunday 23rd November…
PARISH NOTICES
is the Feast of Christ the King. This marks the final Sunday in the church’s liturgical year. It is our final celebration before we begin the merry round of feasts and fasts again. Advent launches the new year on the 30th.
The church’s liturgical year is designed so that the Christian’s understanding of time is determined by what happens with Jesus. It thereby shapes our lives by the story of Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and triumphal return. As a result, it is entirely fitting that we end our year of worship in joyful celebration. Mary’s child really is the Lord of Lords. He reigns supreme over every principality and power through the kindness of his mercy. In short, we are ruled by Love himself. So let us gather this Sunday to praise Jesus, our King.
Fr Lincoln
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
COLLECTION: GIVING THANKS FOR CHRISTOPHER SAWARD
Christopher, our beloved Director of Music at the Annunciation, will be retiring after 33 years of faithful service at the end of the year. We have been blessed to have such a highly accomplished organist and choral conductor enriching our Sung Mass, Christmas Carols, and special events with devotional music. To honour Christopher's service – and as an expression of our gratitude – we are collecting gifts which will be presented at a special reception after our Sung Mass on Sunday 14 December. If you would like to make a financial contribution towards this gift, please do so here. And please note the deadline of 12 December.
VOLUNTEERS TO HELP DECORATE THE CHURCH
Our Christmas decorations go up in church on Saturday 29 November at 9am. Do come along and help make the church look very Christmassy. Many hands make light work – and a joyful community experience. Let Fr Lincoln know if you can help.
VOLUNTEERS TO HELP AT THE BSL CAROL SERVICE
We're joined by our friends in the London Deaf Church to celebrate Christmas on the evening of Friday 12 December. A joyous evening is always guaranteed. We need volunteers to sing carols in the choir and to help with refreshments. No experience needed! Contact Fr Lincoln if you can help at this wonderful event.
CHURCH OPENING TIMES AND SERVICES DURING THE WEEK
The church will be open each day next week from 10am-6pm. Lunchtime Mass is said at 12.30pm each day, except for Tuesday as Fr Lincoln needs to be elsewhere.
CHILDREN’S ATTENDENCE AT CHRISTMAS
Children’s attendance for Sunday 28th December will also be recorded at the Christmas Eve Family Crib Mass. This means that if you can only make one service over the Christmas period, please attend on Christmas Eve as your child will still be registered for that week. It’s going to be very special occasion!
SCHOOL APPLICATIONS: CLERGY FORMS
Applications for Hampden Gurney, our parish school, close on 15 January 2026. Contact Fr Lincoln if you want to book an appointment in early January to sign the clergy form.
CHRISTMAS AT THE ANNUNCIATION
WEDNESDAYS 26 NOVEMBER: MUSIC OF EXILE, 7.30PM
Forgotten Melodies Society, presents the final concert in the Music of Exile charitable series. Performers include exceptional young artists from Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music and King’s College London. All ages welcome! Tickets Eventbrite link
SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER: CEYLAN ROGERS’ STUDENTS CONCERT, 5PM
Ceylan Rogers’ Students will perform in a charity concert on Saturday 29 November. The concert will raise money for Save the Children UK. Students will take the stage alongside Berna Cakır Tokgoz (flute) and Adar Dilberoglu (piano). All proceeds go toward supporting Save The Children UK. Donate here.
SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER: MARIA VRAKA MUSIC ACADEMY CHRISTMAS SHOW, 4PM
The students of the Maria Vraka Music Academy return to perform at the Annunciation. Details about the Academy can be found here.
SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER: NURTURING THROUGH SOUND - A HANDS-ON MUSIC EXPERIENCE FOR PREGNANCY
Through guided music, gentle movement, and shared listening, come and explore how sound can nurture emotional wellbeing, reduce stress, and strengthen the bond between you and your baby. There will also be a live performance featuring music by Chopin, Schubert, and more. The session is facilitated by Dr Maria Vraka, the founder of the Maria Vraka Academy and co-founder of The Maria Vraka Foundation and the co-author of the book Music Before and After Birth. Tickets available here.
THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS – OPERA AND PIANO GALA
Celebrate Christmas with award-winning opera singer Daria Papysheva and pianist Yulia Vershinina-Mukhopadhyay - a joyful concert for the whole family and baby-friendly too! All under 12s go FREE. Tickets here.
APOSTOLATE OF PRAYER
SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER: LESSONS AND CAROLS, 5.30PM
Beautiful traditional candlelit service with congregational carols and music sung by our wonderful choir. Everyone is welcome!
FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER: DEAF CHURCH BSL CAROL SERVICE, 6.30PM
Annual BSL Carol Service for the deaf community, with refreshments afterwards. A wonderful evening celebrating the mystery of Christmas!
WEDNESDAY 24 DECEMBER: FAMILY CRIB MASS, 5.30PM
With all the magic of a Midnight Mass, this early evening Crib Mass is designed for all the family to enjoy. Our astonishing choir will be singing and there's a special guest for the children to meet at the end. A joy-filled, candle-lit occasion for everyone - both young and old - to celebrate the birth of Christ. This service is our main celebration of Christmas and not to be missed. Everyone is welcome!
Please pray for:
Prayers of Intercession: Joyce, Lawrence, Ian, Rodney, Sarah-Jane, Tom, Sheila, Roy, Christopher, James, Alice, Angelos, Nita, James, Anna, Chrysanthi, Eleni, Tallulah.
Year’s mind – Dudley Danby, Thomas Jenkins, William Prescott, Douglas Galer, Martha Sampey, Dorothy Gosling, Richard Pickering, Bill Mayes, Lorna Pickering.
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Thursday 13th November 2025Weekly Newsletter
Sunday 16th November…
is the 2nd Sunday before Advent. Sung Mass with Baptisms starts at 10.30am.
We will baptise Amit, Reshmi, Avi, and Suri during our 10.30am Sung Mass. It promises to be a very special occasion for their family and so there will be a celebration over food and drinks after Mass. Everyone is welcome!
Fr Lincoln
FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER: DEAF CHURCH ONLINE
Our friends at the London Deaf Church will be holding their next TGIF Fellowship Evening online on Friday 14 November, 6.30pm-8pm.
SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER: A CELEBRATION AFTER MASS!
Amit and Reshmi write: "We, Amit, Reshmi, Avi and Suri, would like to invite the parish to join us in celebrating our family baptism on Sunday 16th November, after the 10.30am Mass. We are truly grateful for the kindness and acceptance we have received from the parish community. We would be honoured if you would join us afterwards to share some food and drinks — it would mean a lot to us to spend time together and for everyone to get to know one another better."WEDNESDAYS 19 NOVEMBER: MUSIC OF EXILE, 7.30PM
Forgotten Melodies Society, presents the second concert in the Music of Exile charitable series dedicated to composers who were forced to leave their homelands, yet continued to carry their culture and identity through music. Performers include exceptional young artists from Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music and King’s College London. All ages welcome!
Tickets Eventbrite link
SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER: DECORATING THE CHURCH, 9AM
Our Christmas decorations go up in church on Saturday 29 November. Do come along and help make the church look very Christmassy. Many hands make light work – and a joyful community experience. Let Fr Lincoln know if you can help.
SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER: CEYLAN ROGERS’ STUDENTS CONCERT, 5PM
Ceylan Rogers’ Students will perform in a charity concert on Saturday 29 November. The concert features guest musicians and will raise money for Save the Children UK. An inspiring evening of music and community as students take the stage alongside Berna Cakır Tokgoz (flute), Adar Dilberoglu (piano). All proceeds will go toward supporting Save The Children UK. Donate here.
SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER: MARIA VRAKA MUSIC ACADEMY CHRISTMAS SHOW, 4PM The students of the Maria Vraka Music Academy return to perform at the Annunciation. Details about the Academy can be found here.
SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER: NURTURING THROUGH SOUND - A HANDS-ON MUSIC EXPERIENCE FOR PREGNANCY, 3PM
Discover the power of music to calm, connect, and celebrate the journey from bump to baby. An immersive and uplifting session designed especially for expecting mums. Through guided music activities, gentle movement, and shared listening, you’ll explore how sound can nurture emotional wellbeing, reduce stress, and strengthen the bond between you and your baby. There will also be a live performance featuring music by Chopin, Schubert, and more. No musical experience is needed — just an open heart and a curious ear. The session is facilitated by Dr Maria Vraka, the founder of the Maria Vraka Academy and co-founder of The Maria Vraka Foundation. She is an early-years music education specialist,researcher, and coach, with a focus on music’s impact before and after birth. Dr Vraka is also the co-author of the book Music Before and After Birth, reflecting her expertise in prenatal and early childhood music development. Tickets available here.
THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS – OPERA AND PIANO GALA
Celebrate Christmas with award-winning opera singer Daria Papysheva (Vienna Opera Festival soloist, Nike & BMW artist) and pianist Yulia Vershinina-Mukhopadhyay (Steinway Competition winner, internationally acclaimed performer) - a joyful concert for the whole family and baby-friendly too! All under 12s go FREE. Tickets here.
CHURCH OPENING TIMES AND SERVICES DURING THE WEEK
The church will be open each day next week from 10am-6pm. Lunchtime Mass is said at 12.30pm each day, except for Wednesday as Fr Lincoln needs to be at a Diocesan event.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT THE ANNUNCIATION
Sunday 7 December: Lessons and Carols, 5.30pm
Beautiful traditional candlelit service with congregational carols and music sung by our wonderful choir. Everyone is welcome!Friday 12 December: Deaf Church BSL Carol Service, 6.30pm
Annual BSL Carol Service for the deaf community, with refreshments afterwards. A wonderful evening celebrating the mystery of Christmas!
Wednesday 24 December: Family Crib Mass, 5.30pm
With all the magic of a Midnight Mass, this early evening Crib Mass is designed for all the family to enjoy. Our astonishing choir will be singing and there's a special guest for the children to meet at the end. A joy-filled, candle-lit occasion for everyone - both young and old - to celebrate the birth of Christ. This service is our main celebration of Christmas and not to be missed. Everyone is welcome!
CLASSICAL GOLD BY ANTHONY KNIGHT: THANK YOU
Anthony Knight really enjoyed his visit to us on Sunday 26 October. He is sincerely grateful for the generosity of those who attended. A donation of £120 was raised for Anthony’s UNICEF Appeal.
Please pray for:
Prayers of Intercession: Joyce, Lawrence, Ian, Rodney, Sarah-Jane, Tom, Sheila, Roy, Christopher, James, Alice, Angelos, Nita, James, Anna, Chrysanthi, Eleni, Tallulah.
Year’s mind – Edward Thompson, Donald Telfer, Atilo Hazzam, Iris White, Chantil, Victor Lewis, Clifford Doyle, Richard Burls, Arthur Ball, Peggy Church, Colin Cunningham, Eveline Craddock.
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Thursday 6th November 2025Weekly Newsletter
Sunday 9th November…
is Remembrance Sunday. Sung Mass, with Sunday School, begins at 10.30am.
During Mass, we will gather around our Calvary War Memorial, where we will hold two minutes’ silence to remember the countless numbers who have died in war. As we process out, the choir will sing the “Contakion of the Departed”.
The Contakion is taken from the Russian Orthodox liturgy. It fits the occasion perfectly. That’s because we remember the dead in the context of the Mass, where hope springs Eternal. Despite the sadness, we still sing Alleluia. Christian realism is unshakeably hopeful.
Here are the words of the “Contakion of the Departed” in translation. It is worth finding a quiet moment to read through it slowly, and prayerfully.
Give rest, O Christ, to thy servant with thy saints:
Where sorrow and pain are no more;
neither sighing but life everlasting.
Thou only art immortal, the creator and maker of man:
And we are mortal formed from the dust of the earth,
And unto earth shall we return:
For so thou didst ordain,
When thou created me saying:
“Dust thou art und unto dust shalt thou return.”
All we go down to the dust;
And weeping o’er the grave we make our song:
Alleluya, alleluya, alleluya.
May the faithful departed rest in peace and rise in glory. And may we say that with confidence.
Fr Lincoln
SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER: EMMA’S BAPTISM (AND REFRESHMENTS)
We are delighted that Emma will be baptised this Sunday at a special service outside of Mass at 2pm in the baptistery. Do please pray for Emma over the coming days – and beyond! Emma’s mum, Julie, will be bringing special refreshments for us after Mass on Sunday so we can all celebrate ahead of Emma’s baptism!
SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER: BAPTISMS, FOOD AND DRINKS!
On Sunday 16 November, we will baptise Amit, Reshmi, Avi, and Suri during our 10.30am Sung Mass. It promises to be a very special occasion for the family and so there will be a celebration over food and drinks after Mass. Everyone is welcome! Amit and Reshmi write:"We, Amit, Reshmi, Avi and Suri, would like to invite the parish to join us in celebrating our family baptism on Sunday 16th November, after the 10.30am Mass. We are truly grateful for the kindness and acceptance we have received from the parish community. We would be honoured if you would join us afterwards to share some food and drinks — it would mean a lot to us to spend time together and for everyone to get to know one another better."
WEDNESDAYS 12, 19 AND 26 NOVEMBER: MUSIC OF EXILE - A THREE-PART CHARITABLE CONCERT SERIES, 7.30PM
Forgotten Melodies Society, presents Music of Exile – a three-part charitable concert series dedicated to composers who were forced to leave their homelands, yet continued to carry their culture and identity through music. From Medtner and Bartók to Piazzolla, Rachmaninoff and others, the festival offers a chance to hear classical music that reflects nostalgia, resilience and deep emotional roots. Each concert explores a different facet of displacement, from the intimacy of memory to the vibrancy of folklore and poetry. This is music that continues to resonate across borders and generations. Performers include exceptional young artists from Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music and King’s College London. All ages welcome!
Tickets Eventbrite link
FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER: DEAF CHURCH
Our friends at the London Deaf Church will be holding their next TGIF Fellowship Evening here at the Annunciation on Friday 14 November, 6.30pm-8pm.
SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER: CEYLAN ROGERS’ STUDENTS CONCERT, 5PM
Ceylan Rogers’ Students will perform in a charity concert on Saturday 29 November. The concert features guest musicians and will raise money for Save the Children UK. An inspiring evening of music and community as students take the stage alongside Berna Cakır Tokgoz (flute), Adar Dilberoglu (piano). All proceeds will go toward supporting Save The Children UK. Donate here.
SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER: MARIA VRAKA MUSIC ACADEMY CHRISTMAS SHOW, 4PM The students of the Maria Vraka Music Academy return to perform at the Annunciation. Details about the Academy can be found here.
SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER: NURTURING THROUGH SOUND - A HANDS-ON MUSIC EXPERIENCE FOR PREGNANCY
Discover the power of music to calm, connect, and celebrate the journey from bump to baby. An immersive and uplifting session designed especially for expecting mums. Through guided music activities, gentle movement, and shared listening, you’ll explore how sound can nurture emotional wellbeing, reduce stress, and strengthen the bond between you and your baby. There will also be a live performance featuring music by Chopin, Schubert, and more. No musical experience is needed — just an open heart and a curious ear. The session is facilitated by Dr Maria Vraka, the founder of the Maria Vraka Academy and co-founder of The Maria Vraka Foundation. She is an early-years music education specialist,researcher, and coach, with a focus on music’s impact before and after birth. Dr Vraka is also the co-author of the book Music Before and After Birth, reflecting her expertise in prenatal and early childhood music development. Tickets available here.
THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS – OPERA AND PIANO GALA
Celebrate Christmas with award-winning opera singer Daria Papysheva (Vienna Opera Festival soloist, Nike & BMW artist) and pianist Yulia Vershinina-Mukhopadhyay (Steinway Competition winner, internationally acclaimed performer) - a joyful concert for the whole family and baby-friendly too! All under 12s go FREE. Tickets here.
CHURCH OPENING TIMES AND SERVICES DURING THE WEEK
The church will be open each day next week, with lunchtime Mass at 12.30pm each day except for Friday, when the church is being used for an opera rehearsal.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT THE ANNUNCIATION
Sunday 7 December: Lessons and Carols, 5.30pm
A beautiful traditional candlelit service with congregational carols and music sung by our wonderful choir. Everyone is welcome!Friday 12 December: Deaf Church BSL Carol Service, 6.30pm
The annual BSL Carol Service for the deaf community, with refreshments afterwards. A wonderful evening celebrating the mystery of Christmas!
Wednesday 24 December: Family Crib Mass, 5.30pm
With all the magic of a Midnight Mass, this early evening Crib Mass is designed for all the family to enjoy. Our astonishing choir will be singing and there's a special guest for the children to meet at the end. A joy-filled, candle-lit occasion for everyone - both young and old - to celebrate the birth of Christ. This service is our main celebration of Christmas and not to be missed. Everyone is welcome!
CLASSICAL GOLD BY ANTHONY KNIGHT: THANK YOU
Anthony Knight really enjoyed his visit to us on Sunday 26 October. He is sincerely grateful for the generosity of those who attended. A donation of £120 was raised for Anthony’s UNICEF Appeal.
Please pray for:
Prayers of Intercession: Joyce, Lawrence, Ian, Rodney, Sarah-Jane, Tom, Sheila, Roy, Christopher, James, Alice, Angelos, Nita, James, Anna, Chrysanthi, Eleni, Tallulah.
Year’s mind – Katharine Graham. Terry Farrington, Francis Harvey, Edward Shearme, Violet Borchier, Angela Shearme, Emma Plouviez, Arthur Hayward, Stanley Rose, John Barton, Edith Culver, Cecil Leslie, Lillian Laird, Brian Hilton.
Events
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Thursday 27th November 2025 11:00am-10:30pm
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Saturday 29th November 2025 at 5:00pmCeylan Rogers' Student Charity ConcertCeylan Rogers' Student Charity Concert, featuring guest musicians, to raise money for Save the Children UK. Donations can be made here www.ceylanrogers.com/kopyasi-bio
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Saturday 29th November 2025 at 9:00am
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Sunday 30th November 2025 4:00pm-6:00pmMaria Vraka Music Academy - Christmas ConcertStudents from the Maria Vraka Music Academy perform their Christmas Concert. Details here mariavrakamusicacademy.co.uk/concerts
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Thursday 4th December 2025 11:45am-12:45pm
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Sunday 7th December 2025 at 5:30pmLessons and CarolsOur parish carol service, with choir and congragational singing. Not to be missed!
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Friday 12th December 2025 at 6:30pmDeaf Church BSL Carol ServiceFestive music and traditional carols in British Sign Language. A special night to celebrate Christmas with the Deaf community. everyone is welcome!
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Sunday 14th December 2025 3:00pm-4:30pmMaria Vraka Music Academy - Nurturing through Sound: A Hands-On Music Experience for PregnancyDetails here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nurturing-through-sound-a-hands-on-music-experience-for-pregnancy-tickets-1948426077849
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Thursday 18th December 2025 4:30pm-6:30pm
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Wednesday 24th December 2025 at 5:30pmFamily Crib MassWith all the magic of a Midnight Mass, our family Crib Mass is designed for everyone to enjoy - and a special visitor will arrive at the end of Mass. A beautful service for all the community. Our main celebration of Christmas!
Safeguarding
The Annunciation Marble Arch is committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Victims/perpetrators of Domestic Abuse and Adults at Risk of Harm.
The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England’s website.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Jasmine Cullingford 07963 878 527
You can also obtain more information from Childline: 0800 1111
and Westminster City Council (Safeguarding children & Safeguarding vulnerable individuals)
London Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers: 020 7932 1224 safeguarding@london.anglican.org
Thirtyone:Eight’s 24-hour helpline: 0303 003 1111
Family Lives: 0808 800 222
Childline: 0800 1111
