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Welcome to The Annunciation

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.

Services

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  • Friday 6 December 2024 at 12:30pm
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  • Sunday 8 December 2024 at 10:30am
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  • Sunday 8 December 2024 at 5:30pm

    Come and celebrate the wonder of Christmas in our annual Carol Service, with festive refreshments to follow!

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  • Monday 9 December 2024 at 12:30pm
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  • Tuesday 10 December 2024 at 12:30pm
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  • Wednesday 11 December 2024 at 12:30pm
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  • Thursday 12 December 2024 at 12:30pm
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  • Friday 13 December 2024 at 10:30am
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  • Friday 13 December 2024 at 6:30pm

    Come celebrate Christmas with London Deaf Church. Our annual BSL Carol Concert returns. All the service is in British Sign Language, with everyone's favourite carols and wonderful refreshments to follow.

    Doors open: 6pm

    Service begins: 6.30pm

    Refreshsment follow until 8.30pm

    Come and enjoy the magic of Christmas with all our friends from the Deaf community!

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  • Sunday 15 December 2024 at 10:30am
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  • Monday 16 December 2024 at 12:30pm
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  • Tuesday 17 December 2024 at 12:30pm
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  • Wednesday 18 December 2024 at 12:30pm
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  • Thursday 19 December 2024 at 12:30pm
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  • Friday 20 December 2024 at 12:30pm
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  • Sunday 22 December 2024 at 10:30am
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  • Monday 23 December 2024 at 12:30pm
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  • Tuesday 24 December 2024 at 5:30pm

    All the magic of a midnight mass, but at a time when all the family can be present. A wonderful Sung Mass with crib, choir, and a surprise guest visiting for the children at the end of Mass! Our main celebration of Christmas.

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  • Wednesday 25 December 2024 at 11:00am

    Our main celebration is on Christmas Eve, so please come to that service for a sung Mass, with choir, etc, which is designed for young and old to enjoy.

    Christmas Day is a short spoken Mass, with no music, for anyone unable to attend on Christmas Eve.

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News

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  • Christmas at the Annunciation

    Christmas at the Annunciation Marble Arch


    Christmas is coming!

    Everyone's welcome to join the special celebrations at the Annunciation Marble Arch. There's carols, choirs, cribs, and so much more, so do please come and celebrate this joyful festive season.Details of our own Christmas services can be found below. They will be wonderful occasions, guaranteed!


    Sunday 8th 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 13th December, 6.30pm: BSL Carol Concert with London Deaf Church

    Come and celebrate Christmas with our friends from London Deaf Church. BSL carols and prayers, with refreshments to follow. A wonderful Christmas event, all in BSL.

    Tuesday 24th 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 joining us again this year, as well as 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!

    Wednesday 25th December: Said Mass, 11am
    On Christmas morning there will be a short, spoken Mass, without organ or choir, for those who couldn't make it to the Crib Mass on Christmas Eve. This will provide a chance to ponder the mystery of Christmas in a quiet, stripped-back setting. Please note the later start time: 11am.

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  • Thursday 5th December 2024
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    Sunday 8th December…

    is the 2nd Sunday of Advent. The bell will sound out at 10.30am and then, once again, our Mass will begin with the beautiful Advent Prose. Let us gather to prepare for the coming Christ this Advent. He was born in Bethlehem, and he will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead - and he will be present to us in the most holy sacrament this coming Sunday.

    Fr Lincoln

    CHRISTMAS GENEROSITY: AN APPEAL

    Please support the work of our church this Christmas! Please make use of the “Parish Giving Scheme” to help us continue to serve the local community here in Marble Arch.

    https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/marble-arch-the-annunciation-marble-arch/

    FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER: MAGDALENE COLLEGE ALUMNI CAROL CONCERT

    We are delighted that Magdalene College Cambridge will be holding their popular Christmas Carol Concert for their alumni on Friday 6th December 2024. Magdalene Chapel Choir will be singing traditional carols at this special occasion.

    SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER: LESSONS AND CAROLS, 5.30PM

    Our very own carol service, which is a beautiful service with congregational carols and music sung by our wonderful choir. Mulled wine and mince pies to follow! Everyone is welcome!

    THURSDAY 12 DECEMBER: CPPIB CAROL CONCERT

    We are delighted to be hosting a special carol service for employees, families, and friends of the Canadian Investment Board, who are based in Portman Square. It is wonderful to have increasing numbers of people who work in the area enjoying the “oasis of peace” we offer.

    FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER: DEAF CHURCH BSL CAROL CONCERT

    Volunteers still needed! We need people to sing and help with refreshments at this year’s Deaf Church’s Carol Concert on Friday 13 December. Please let Fr Lincoln know if you can help sing in the choir, so that the BSL interpreters can translate for the deaf community, or help with refreshments

    SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER: DEMISEMIQUAVER STUDIO CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 1.30PM

    Children from Demisemiquaver Studio will be performing a Christmas Concert on Sunday 15 December at 1.30pm. Free entry!

    WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER: ALEXANDER BOLDACHEV'S “WAR & PEACE”, 6.30PM

    World-renowned harpist Alexander Boldachev presents his new album, War & Peace, here at the Annunciation on Wednesday 18 December at 6.30pm. Ticket details can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.ch/e/premiere-of-war-and-peace-for-christmas-truce-jubilee-tickets-1067105183329

    FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER: AFTERNOON OF OPERA, 4PM

    Enjoy a Christmas program that showcases a harmonious blend of cherished Christmas classics and exquisite arias from Italian, German, and Russian traditions, including beloved holiday favourites such as “O Holy Night” and “Silent Night”. Friday 20 December, 4pm. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/afternoon-of-opera-christmas-edition-tickets-1042475762067

    CHURCH SCHOOLS: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FORMS (SIFs)

    If you’re applying for a church primary school place for your child to start school in September 2025, please contact Fr Lincoln to make arrangements.

    FORTHCOMING EVENTS

    There’s lots of things happening in church during December.

    Friday 6 December: Magdalene College Carol Concert

    Sunday 8 December: Lessons and Carols: The Annunciation’s Carol Service

    Wednesday 11 December: Wetherby School Carol Concert

    Thursday 12 December: CPPIB Carol Concert

    Friday 13 December: Toddler Music Academy

    Friday 13 December: Deaf Church BSL Carol Concert

    Sunday 15 December: Demisemiquaver Christmas Concert

    Wednesday 18 December: Toddler Music Academy

    Wednesday 18 December: Alexander Boldachev’s War & Peace

    Thursday 19 December: Hampden Gurney Christmas Mass

    Friday 20 December: An Afternoon of Opera

    Tuesday 24 December: Family Crib Mass

    APOSTOLATE OF PRAYER

    Finally, yet most importantly, please pray for:

    Prayers of Intercession – Joyce, Lawrence, Ian, Rodney, Sarah-Jane, Tom, Sheila, Roy, Christopher.

    Year’s mind – Frances Ladell, Henry Durham, Sylvia Anis, Phyllis Haymer, Elsie Ashmore, May Blight-Penberthy, Thomas Golightly, Henry Fynes-Clinton, Olive Smith, Danny Hair, Barbara Baker, Basil Rigby, Leontios Aristoljelous, Rosa Twining, George Briggs, Bradbridge White, Patrick Lasseter, Nancy Eastwood, Vera Penfold, Joan Russell.

    CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT THE ANNUNCIATION MARBLE ARCH

    SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER: LESSONS AND CAROLS, 5.30PM

    A beautiful traditional candlelit service with congregational carols and music sung by our wonderful choir. Mulled wine and mince pies to follow! Everyone is welcome!

    TUESDAY 24TH DECEMBER: FAMILY CRIB MASS, 5.30PM

    With the magic of a Midnight Mass, this early evening Crib Mass is designed for all the family to enjoy. Our astonishing choir will again be joining us this year, as well as a very special guest for the children to meet at the end of the service. 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!

    WEDNESDAY 25TH DECEMBER: SAID MASS, 11AM

    Our main celebration is on Christmas Eve, so do please come to that service. But, on Christmas morning, there will be a short, spoken Mass, without organ or choir, for those who can't make it to the Crib Mass on Christmas Eve. This service provides a chance to ponder the mystery of Christmas in a quiet, stripped-back setting. Please note the later start time: 11am.

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Events

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  • Sunday 8th December 2024   at 5:30pm
    Lessons and Carols - Our Parish Carol Service
    A beautiful, traditional carol concert, with candlelit readings, congregational carols, and festive motets sung by our choir. Mulled wine and mince pies to follow! Eveyone is welcome!
  • Thursday 12th December 2024   10:30am-11:30am
    CPPIB Christmas Carols
    A special Carol Service for CPPIB's emploees, families, and friends at the Annunciation.
  • Friday 13th December 2024   4:00pm-5:00pm
    Toddler Music Academy
  • Friday 13th December 2024   6:00pm-8:30pm
    London Deaf Church: BSL Christmas Carols
    Christmas is coming! Our friends at London Deaf Church return for our annual celebration of Christmas. Enjoy the magic of Christmas through BSL Carols and festive cheer. And wonderful refreshments to follow. Doors open 6pm Service begins 6.30pm Refreshments until 8.30pm
  • Sunday 15th December 2024   at 1:30pm
    Demisemiquaver Christmas Concert
    Children from the Demisemiquaver Studio will be performing at the Annunciation on Sunday 15 December. Entrance free!
  • Wednesday 18th December 2024   4:00pm-5:00pm
    Toddler Music Academy
    Introduce your toddler to new instruments each week in a fun-filled setting. Contact Fr Lincoln for sign up details and costs.
  • Wednesday 18th December 2024   6:00pm-8:30pm
    Alexander Boldachev: War and Peace
    The Christmas Truce. Acclaimed harpist, Alexander Boldachev, launches his new album on Wednesday 18 December. For details about this exciting event and for booking details, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ch/e/premiere-of-war-and-peace-for-christmas-truce-jubilee-tickets-1067105183329
  • Friday 20th December 2024   at 4:00pm
    An Afternoon of Opera - Christmas Edition
    We are hosting an afternoon of opera on Friday 20 December. Enjoy a carefully curated program that showcases a harmonious blend of cherised Christmas classics and exquisite arias from Italian, German, and Russian traditions, including beloved holiday favourites such as O Holy Night and Silent Night, along with Verdi and Puccini. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/afternoon-of-opera-christmas-edition-tickets-1042475762067

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