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.
Services
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Sunday 26 January 2025 at 10:30am
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Role People Clergy Sidesman
Reader
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Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
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Clearing up
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Monday 27 January 2025 at 12:30pm
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Tuesday 28 January 2025 at 12:30pm
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Wednesday 29 January 2025 at 12:30pm
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Wednesday 29 January 2025 at 7:00pm
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Sunday School Session Leader
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Thursday 30 January 2025 at 12:30pm
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Reader
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Sunday School Session Leader
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Friday 31 January 2025 at 12:30pm
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Sunday School Session Leader
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Clearing up
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Sunday 2 February 2025 at 10:30am
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Sunday School Session Leader
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Sunday School Music
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Clearing up
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Monday 3 February 2025 at 12:30pm
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Sunday School Session Leader
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Clearing up
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Tuesday 4 February 2025 at 12:30pm
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Wednesday 5 February 2025 at 12:30pm
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Wednesday 5 February 2025 at 7:00pm
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Sunday School Session Leader
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Thursday 6 February 2025 at 12:30pm
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Sunday School Session Leader
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Clearing up
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Friday 7 February 2025 at 12:30pm
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Sunday School Session Leader
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Sunday School Music
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Clearing up
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Sunday 9 February 2025 at 10:30am
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News
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Wednesday 22nd January 2025Weekly Newsletter
Sunday 26th January…
is the 3rd Sunday of Epiphany. Sung Mass, with Sunday School, begins at 10.30am.
Bishop Rowan Williams once said: “Sometimes, after receiving Holy Communion, as I look around a congregation, large or small, I have a sensation I can only sum up as, ‘This is it’ – this is the moment when people see one another and the world properly: when they are filled with the Holy Spirit and when they are equipped to go and do God's work. And what is the appropriate response? Thanksgiving.”
Fr Lincoln
CHILDREN’S ART COMPETITION WITH MOCO MUSEUM
We’ve teamed up with our new neighbours at Moco Museum to launch an art competition. Children (aged 0-13) are invited to design a poster to advertise our Sung Mass on Sundays, with prizes for the best entrees. Artwork must include these words, “Sung Mass, with Sunday School,10.30am Sunday”.
· Entry Start date: Sunday 26 January 2025
· Entry Close date: Sunday 23 February 2025*
· Exhibition of Selection of Entrants: Sunday 2 March – Sunday 30 March 2025
· Results Announced: Tuesday March 25, 2025
This activity is made possible by the generosity and support of the Moco Museum.
Questions? If you have questions, please email Fr Lincoln at lincoln.harvey@gmail.com
FRIDAY 24 JANUARY: TODDLER MUSIC ACADEMY, 4PM
Toddler Music Academy will be running again this Friday at 4pm, and there are many more dates booked. Please email Dennis and Daria to find out further details about this exciting programme for young children, where they discover a new instrument each week: music.360.education@gmail.com
FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY: VALENTINE’S DAY DRINKS
Fr Lincoln and Tereza will be hosting an informal evening at the vicarage, offering a chance for adults to socialise over drinks at the vicarage on Valentine’s Day! If you’d like to come, please email Fr Lincoln to book a place because numbers will need to be capped. Friday 14th February, 7.30pm. Please RSVP.
FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY: LONDON TOWN CHAMBER FEST, 6.30PM
Save the date! London Town Chamber Fest return for a very special performance on Friday 28 February. Details to follow. But save the date for this exciting concert.
MUSIC 360 ACADEMY: CHILDREN AGED 6-11
Starting from the first Wednesday of February, weekly at 4:30pm, Music 360 Academy will offer an exclusive one-hour weekly session for children aged 6–11, combining a disciplined approach to choir, music theory, and music literature. Their curriculum is thoughtfully structured to focus on one core element each month, while maintaining an integrated approach that ensures a well-rounded music education. Designed to nurture both technical proficiency and a profound passion for music, our program fosters excellence in every child. Their faculty consists of accomplished educators, and busy professional musicians trained at the world’s foremost institutions, including the Royal Academy of Music and Juilliard. With over 13 years of teaching experience, they bring unparalleled expertise and a commitment to nurturing the musical potential of each student. Starting from the first Wednesday of February, weekly at 4:30pm, for children aged 6-11. Please email music.360.education@gmail.com to book a trial.
LENT STUDY GROUP
Lent is on the distant horizon. Fr Lincoln will be running a Lent Study Group which will meet three times on Monday evenings, from 7pm-8pm, at the vicarage to enable us to read scripture together and explore our faith. Dates: 10 March, 17 March, 31 March. Interested? Contact Fr Lincoln for more details.
PASTORAL SUPPORT
Do contact Fr Lincoln if you need any pastoral support. If you’ve recently moved, you might want your new home blessed. If you’re exploring the Christian faith, you might want to discuss it. If you’re sick, you might want to receive anointing with oil. Or you may carry a burden and need to make your confession. Whatever your circumstances, do get in touch if you would like to speak to a priest.
MIDWEEK MASS AND OPENING TIMES
The Annunciation’s doors will be open 10am-6pm Monday-Friday next week. Mass will be said daily at 12.30pm in the Lady Chapel. This is a short service, lasting about 20-25 minutes, so it’s ideal for those on a lunch break who will value some peace. Spread the word!
PARISH GIVING
Do please make use of the “Parish Giving Scheme” to support the work of our church, as this reduces our administrative burden whilst enabling us to receive Gift Aid payments straight away. Please look at their website and give as generously as you can so that we can respond to God’s call to reach out and serve the people of our neighbourhood and maintain our wonderful building. We depend on your generosity!
https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/marble-arch-the-annunciation-marble-arch/
Please pray for:
Prayers of Intercession – Joyce, Lawrence, Ian, Rodney, Sarah-Jane, Tom, Sheila, Roy, Christopher, James.
Year’s mind – David Shearme, Herbert Allsopp, Percy Gill, Marjorie Blake, harry Thornton, Clara Edwards, Thomas Dix, Dorothy King, Kathleen Cresswell, Annie Waggett, Hugh Evans, Richard Kannagara, Doris Leslie, Elizabeth Bennett.
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Wednesday 15th January 2025Weekly Newsletter
Sunday 19th January…
is the 2nd Sunday of Epiphany. Sung Mass, with Sunday School, begins at 10.30am.
I am away this Sunday, so I am very grateful to The Venerable Katherine Hedderly, Archdeacon of Charing Cross, who will be preaching and presiding for us at Mass.
There’s lots of good things happening in church at the moment, so do take a look at the notices below. The art competition for children is exciting, so do please read about that!
Fr Lincoln
CHILDREN’S ART COMPETITION WITH MOCO MUSEUM
We’ve teamed up with our new neighbours at Moco Museum to launch an art competition. Children are invited to design a poster to advertise our Sung Mass on Sundays, with prizes for the best entrees. Artwork must include these words, “Sung Mass, with Sunday School,10.30am Sunday”, but other than that it’s up to the children to design their poster in any way which way they like. A panel of judges from the Annunciation and MOCO Museum will then be awarding a prize under three categories:
· Rising art star
· Most creative
· Most impact: Art Can Change the World
The three prize winners will each receive two complimentary entrance tickets to visit the Moco Museum and a goodie bag. Judges will then select the Grand Prize Winner from the three award winners, and the overall winner will also receive a free Moco hoodie!
Important Dates:
· Entry Start date: Sunday 26 January 2025
· Entry Close date: Sunday 23 February 2025*
· Exhibition of Selection of Entrants: Sunday 2 March – Sunday 30 March 2025
· Results Announced: Tuesday March 25, 2025
Rules:
· Artwork must be two-dimensional, on A2, A3, or A4 size paper (which can be hung on a display board).
· Digital artwork is allowed if its printed and labelled as required for other entries. No AI may be used for digital artwork entries.
· All entrants must include their name, school, and their age on the back of the artwork.
· Limit: one entry per person.
· Ages: 0-13.
Questions? If you have questions, please email Fr Lincoln at lincoln.harvey@gmail.com
This activity is made possible by the generosity and support of the Moco Museum.
FRIDAY 17 JANUARY: TODDLER MUSIC ACADEMY, 4PM
Toddler Music Academy will be running again this Friday at 4pm, and there are many more dates booked. Please email Dennis and Daria to find out further details about this exciting programme for young children, where they discover a new instrument each week: music.360.education@gmail.com
SUNDAY 19 JANUARY: I MAESTRI - ETERNAL LOVE, 6.30PM
A concert with Marion Wimann and George Hlawicka and London Concert Sinfonia, conducted by Anastasios Strikos, Apollo Premadasa and William Edwards. Sunday 19 January, 6.30pm. Tickets £25 on the door (£18 concessions).
TUESDAY 21 JANUARY: PCC MEETING
The next meeting of the PCC will be held at the vicarage on Tuesday 21st January, 7pm. The agenda will be circulated to trustees next week.
FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY: LONDON TOWN CHAMBER FEST, 6.30PM
Save the date! London Town Chamber Fest return for a very special performance on Friday 28 February. Details to follow. But save the date for this exciting concert on the harmony of numbers and the science of music.
MUSIC 360 ACADEMY: CHILDREN AGED 6-11
Starting from the first Wednesday of February, weekly at 4:30pm, Music 360 Academy will offer an exclusive one-hour weekly session for children aged 6–11, combining a disciplined approach to choir, music theory, and music literature. Their curriculum is thoughtfully structured to focus on one core element each month, while maintaining an integrated approach that ensures a well-rounded music education. Designed to nurture both technical proficiency and a profound passion for music, our program fosters excellence in every child. Their faculty consists of accomplished educators, and busy professional musicians trained at the world’s foremost institutions, including the Royal Academy of Music and Juilliard. With over 13 years of teaching experience, they bring unparalleled expertise and a commitment to nurturing the musical potential of each student. Starting from the first Wednesday of February, weekly at 4:30pm, for children aged 6-11. Please email music.360.education@gmail.com to book a trial.
PASTORAL SUPPORT
Do contact Fr Lincoln if you need any pastoral support. If you’ve recently moved, you might want your new home blessed. If you’re exploring the Christian faith, you might want to discuss it. If you’re sick, you might want to receive anointing with oil. Or you may carry a burden and need to make your confession. Whatever your circumstances, do get in touch if you would like to speak to a priest.
MIDWEEK MASS AND OPENING TIMES
The Annunciation’s doors will be open 10am-6pm Monday-Friday next week, except for Tuesday when we will only be open from 11am-3pm. Mass will be said daily at 12.30pm in the Lady Chapel, except on Wedensday. This is a short service, lasting about 20-25 minutes, so it’s ideal for those on a lunch break who will value some peace. Spread the word!
PARISH GIVING
Do please make use of the “Parish Giving Scheme” to support the work of our church, as this reduces our administrative burden whilst enabling us to receive Gift Aid payments straight away. Please look at their website and give as generously as you can so that we can respond to God’s call to reach out and serve the people of our neighbourhood and maintain our wonderful building. We depend on your generosity!
https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/marble-arch-the-annunciation-marble-arch/
Please pray for:
Prayers of Intercession – Joyce, Lawrence, Ian, Rodney, Sarah-Jane, Tom, Sheila, Roy, Christopher, James.
Recently departed: Diane
Year’s mind – Alfred Slattery, William Boddington-Smith, Cecily Clarke, Emily Newman, Douglas Blake, Mervyn Stockwood, Allan Augustin de Vere, Theresia Ferstl, John Twisaday, Carol Bishop, Lucy Kerridge.
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Thursday 9th January 2025Weekly Newsletter
Sunday 12th January…
is the 1st Sunday of Epiphany, the day on which we celebrate the Baptism of Christ.
Now that the holidays are over, it will be nice to welcome back everyone who’s been away over Christmas, as well as any newcomers who will be visiting the Annunciation for the first time. We’re an international community in a fastmoving part of the city, so there’s always lots of comings and goings. And with the new year just started, it’s exciting to think of the adventures that lie ahead of us this year. So let’s bring all our hopes and fears into the Light of the Lord during this holy season of Epiphany.
Fr Lincoln
CHRISTMAS AT THE ANNUNCIATION: THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone who helped make Christmas such a special occasion this year in church. It was wonderful to see so many of us celebrating at the Family Crib Mass. Thanks to all the Servers, Sidesmen, and those who helped prepare behind the scenes with the decorations, etc, and a particular thanks to Fr Lincoln’s dad for doing such a good job as our “special guest” at the end of Mass. What a wonderful evening it was. Fr Lincoln is also very grateful to everyone for all the delicious gifts he received. A true feast!
CHRISTMAS GENEROSITY: THANK YOU!
Many thanks to everyone who donated money to support our Sunday School. Your generosity will make a genuine difference! But if you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, there’s still time! 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/
VIDEOS ABOUT THE HISTORY OF OUR CHURCH
We have six new videos that share the story of our beautiful building. These videos were produced as part of our Heritage Fund Project, so we are very grateful to NLHF for making them possible. The videos are specially designed to share our heritage with our friends in the deaf community, with BSL being included within them. Why not take a look and learn about our wonderful building? A minute or so to learn about the altar, the statue of St George, the war memorial, the stained glass, the organ, and a general introduction to the church. The short videos can be found on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@AnnunciationMarbleArch
FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER: TODDLER MUSIC ACADEMY, 4PM
Toddler Music Academy runs again this Friday at 4pm, and there are many more dates booked. Please email Dennis and Daria to find out further details about this exciting programme for young children, where they discover a new instrument each week: music.360.education@gmail.com
TUESDAY 21 JANUARY: PCC MEETING
The next meeting of the PCC will be held at the vicarage on Tuesday 21st January, 7pm. The agenda will be circulated to trustees next week.
Please pray for:
Prayers of Intercession – Joyce, Lawrence, Ian, Rodney, Sarah-Jane, Tom, Sheila, Roy, Christopher, James.
Recently departed -Diane
Year’s mind – Reginald Ebdon, Rosemary Napier, Annie Ashdown, Winniefrede Page, Dorothy Wood, Yvonne Lees, Henry Bousfield, Brenda Ferguson, Elsie Telfer, Michael Barnes, Douglas Alder, Frank Rimmington, William Barrell, Eric Anderson, Frank Harrison-Barker, Francis Beresford-Peirce.
Events
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Wednesday 12th February 2025 4:00pm-5:00pm
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Friday 28th February 2025 at 6:30pmLondon Town Chamber Fest Concert: The Harmonies of Numbers and the Science of MusicSave the date! Further details to follow!
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Wednesday 19th March 2025 6:00pm-8:00pmArt and Christianity Annual Lecture - Melanie KeenArt and Christianity's Annual Lecture, being held at the Annunciation. Details and ticket information can be found on their website.
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
