Church of the Annunciation, Marble Arch, London

• Thursday 16 April 2026 at 12:30pm
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• Friday 17 April 2026 at 12:30pm
  Said Mass

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• Sunday 19 April 2026 at 10:30am
  3rd Sunday of Easter: Sung Mass

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• Monday 20 April 2026 at 12:30pm
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• Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 12:30pm
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• Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 12:30pm
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• Thursday 23 April 2026 at 10:30am
  St George: Said Mass

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• Friday 24 April 2026 at 12:30pm
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• Sunday 26 April 2026 at 10:30am
  4th Sunday of Easter: Sung Mass

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• Monday 27 April 2026 at 12:30pm
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• Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 12:30pm
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• Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 12:30pm
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• Thursday 30 April 2026 at 12:30pm
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• Friday 1 May 2026 at 12:30pm
  St Philip and St James: Said Mass

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• Sunday 3 May 2026 at 10:30am
  5th Sunday of Easter: Sung Mass

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2026-04-01 - 2026-05-01


• Thursday 16th April 2026

  Weekly Newsletter

  Sunday 19th April…

  is the 3rd Sunday of Easter. Our Sung Mass, with Sunday School, begins at 10.30am.

  Our lives will have likely returned to their normal patterns this week, with the Easter break now behind us. The new school term, for example, has started. But our joyful celebration of Easter continues, because the Church knows the world can never return its old ways now Christ is Risen, because Death has been defeated, creation set free, and everything is being renewed in Christ. Let us therefore gather to break bread, lift the cup of salvation, and praise God for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord.

  Fr Lincoln

  SUNDAY SCHOOL: REGISTRATION CLOSES 10.40AM

  Sunday School relaunches this Sunday after the Easter break. To help our volunteers run things smoothly, please ensure you register your own children at the entrance before 10.40am (which is the cut off time for registration). Thank you!

  CHURCH OPENING AND MIDWEEK SERVICES: GEORGE, MARTYR AND PATRON OF ENGLAND

  The church will be open for private prayer and public worship from 10am-6pm next week, with Mass said each day at 12.30pm in our Lady Chapel. On Thursday 23 April, we celebrate St George, Martyr and Patron of England. The daily Mass is a short service, lasting about 20-25 minutes, so it’s ideal for those on a lunch break. Do make use of our sacred space to pray during the week. It really is an “oasis of peace”.

  FRIDAY 17 APRIL: DEAF CHURCH, 6.30PM

  Our friends from London and Southwark Deaf Church gather for an evening of learning, fellowship, and prayer in BSL. Begins 6.30pm.

  SATURDAY 18 APRIL BUNNY’S FIRST OPERA GALA, 3.15PM

  A magical introduction to opera for families, with Daria Papysheva as soloist. Ticketing details here.

  SUNDAY 10 MAY: ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING, 11.45AM

  Our APCM will be held on Sunday 10 May, straight after Mass, which will include the Election of Church Wardens and the PCC. The meeting gives us an opportunity to report on the church’s activities during 2025, as well as to look ahead. A full report of the church’s activities is available, along with the 2025 Accounts and Financial Statement. If you would like an electronic copy, please email Fr Lincoln.

  SUNDAY 10 MAY: LONDON TOWN CHAMBER FEST, 6.30PM

  “Bach Through Elgar’s Eyes” showcases the timeless genius of J.S. Bach and the rich, romantic voice of Edward Elgar. Sasha Grynyuk is joined by exceptional musicians from London’s leading conservatoires: Olwen Miles, violin (Royal Academy of Music), Mabelle Park, violin (Royal College of Music), Jamie Howe, viola (Royal College of Music), Seth Collin, cello (Guildhall School) - all participants in the internationally renowned IMS Prussia Cove music series. We also continue to present eye-opening insights into the mathematical beauty of music. We are therefore delighted to welcome Rolf Dragstra, - an interdisciplinary thinker whose work bridges music, science, and philosophy -with his interlude Gaya Scienza - An Octave of Poems on the First Science. A reception with the performers follows, as always. Great conversations and new friendships are integral to these evenings with London Town Chamber Fest. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.

  SATURDAY 23 MAY: THE AMERICAN PIANO, 7PM

  Beatrice Nicholas performs “The American Piano”. This concert showcases America's diverse musical and ethnic melting pot through accessible classical piano music andsmatterings of jazz. The concert represents both male and female African American,American Indian and European American composers with a mixture of familiar and new classical works for piano. Programme and ticketing details here.

  SUNDAY 31 MAY: ITALIAN OPERATIC GEMS, 1PM

  Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with Giorgi Guliashvilli on tenor and the incredible Salome Jordania at the piano. Dive into the passion and beauty of classicItalian songs performed live. It's the perfect chance to enjoy mesmerizing melodies and amazing talent up close. Don’t miss out on this delightful musical experience! Programme and ticketing details here.

  SATURDAY 6 JUNE: A BRIDGERTON-INSPIRED CONCERT

  Step into the world of a Bridgerton-inspired concert here in church. On Saturday 6th June, our beautiful church will be transformed into a stunning flower-filled, candlelit space for a truly unique musical experience. A live string quartet will perform elegant renditions of modern pop hits by artists such as Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Coldplay. Don’t miss one of the most talked-about events of the season! And £1 from every ticket sold is donated to The Hampden Gurney C of E Primary School towards music and the arts.
  
  What: Bridgerton-Inspired Concert by Candelabra Concerts
  When: Saturday 6th June 2026 (3:00-4:15pm & 7:00-8:15pm)
  Where: Church of the Annunciation, Marble Arch, London, W1H 7AH
  Tickets: candelabraconcerts.com

  
  SATURDAY 20 JUNE: OLIVIER SANDBERG CONCERT, 7PM

  Get ready to be swept away by the mesmerizing piano music of Chopin, Debussy, and Rachmaninoff at the Annunciation. Programme and ticketing details here.

  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, your priest is here to support you.
  
  PARISH GIVING

  Please make use of the “Parish Giving Scheme” to support the work of our church. 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 everyone’s generosity!
  
  APOSTOLATE OF PRAYER

  Prayers of Intercession: Joyce, Lawrence, Ian, Rodney, Tom, Sheila, Roy, Christopher, Alice, Anna, Chrysanthi, Eleni, Tallulah, Angelos, Gregorio, Arlene, Ursula, Vee.

  Recently Departed: Nita Baylis,Mohamedhusein (“Jerry”) Anjari, Christine Mary Alsleben

  Year’s mind: Ada Emery, Eva Llewellyn-Jones, Mabel Chapman, Glen Monk, John Pritchard, John Esher, May Woods, Christopher Christian, John de Mars, William Adjei, Sidney Williams, Mary Boys, Horst Krause, Lesley Hammick, Keble Cornwall-Brooks.

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• Thursday 16th April 2026

  Holy Week and Easter at the Annunciation

  Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday when we celebrate the arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem. He rode on a donkey through a crowd of excited people, who shouted “Hosanna” and waved palms – our service will therefore include the Blessing of Palms. We will then journey towards the three most solemn days of the Christian year, saying Mass each day at 12.30pm through to the Wednesday. The Triduum then begins. Triduum means “three days”, and during these three days the church keeps one sustained festival. It’s marked by the liturgies of The Last Supper, the Lord’s Passion, and culminates in the joyful celebration of the Resurrection on Easter morning. With choir, music, silence, candlelight, prayerful liturgies, and much more besides, we will marvel at the passion and resurrection of Lord. The service times are listed here:

  29/03: Palm Sunday Sung Mass with the Blessing of Palms, 10.30pm

  30/03: Said Mass, 12.30pm

  31/03: Said Mass, 12.30pm

  01/04: Said Mass, 12.30pm

  02/04: Maundy Thursday: Mass of the Last Supper with Vigil, 6.30pm-8.30pm

  03/04: Good Friday: The Reading of the Passion, the Veneration of the Cross, and the Mass of the Pre-Sanctified, 12noon

  05/04: Easter Day: Sung Mass of the Resurrection, 10.30am

  Everyone is welcome!

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• Wednesday 1st April 2026

  We are recruiting a new Director of Music

  Director of Music

  The Church of the Annunciation is a Church of England parish in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. We are based in a Grade II* building at the heart of the City of Westminster, just off Oxford Street close to Marble Arch.

  The Annunciation is a welcoming and international community centred around our devotional life, which is rich in sacramental worship, prayer, and choral music. There is a long tradition of a sung parish Mass each Sunday morning, which is supported by a professional choir. Our musical tradition is very important to us.

  The Annunciation is a busy parish church, with lots of our local community attending. We run a very popular Sunday School, with around 100 children coming regularly, with 50-60 young children present on any given Sunday. There is lots of life amidst the beautiful music.

  Music is a key element of our mission as a church. We believe its beauty can enable people of all ages to worship God. We seek a Director of Music who is excited about the opportunity to share this beauty and our choral tradition with everyone in our community in ways that will inspire all ages, particularly our families and young people, to participate in the liturgy.

  Job Specification:

  This year-round part-time position is salaried £7,500-8,500 (depending on experience).

  Expectation of attendance is for Sung Mass on Sunday mornings, and other special services, including (but not limited to) Christmas and Easter.

  The Director of Music will oversee the choir, recruiting and rehearsing them to sing on a Sunday morning and possibly other occasions/concerts. The choir currently comprises five professional singers (SSATB).

  The key elements of Sung Mass on a typical Sunday are a mass setting, two/three motets, three hymns and a short voluntary. Our wide and eclectic repertoire ranges from Renaissance to contemporary music and we strive to make the music varied, interesting and engaging. There is scope for introducing new repertoire in a variety of styles, accessible and challenging, to support the worship and to grow the musical reputation of the Annunciation as an important central London church.

  Responsibilities:

  1) Contributing as a key staff member to the vision of the church in how we worship together as a diverse and family-friendly community.

  2) Supporting the worship at the Annunciation through well-prepared choral music.

  3) Serving as accompanist for the Choir in rehearsals and performances as assigned.

  4) Rehearsing the choir each Sunday morning and before other sung services.

  5) Working with the Vicar to develop apt and sustainable musical liturgical traditions, holding together different styles of liturgical music in a coherent way.

  6) Selecting appropriate hymns and anthems for our context, as well as Mass Settings and Motets, and developing the repertoire of the choir, agreeing choices with the Vicar in advance.

  7) Playing for weddings and funerals, as requested (being permitted to receive additional compensation from the parties involved).

  8) Maintaining an accurate account of organ needs and maintenance, and notify the Vicar of any potential costs.

  9) Finding a substitute for services when not available.

  Festivals and Holy Week:

  The Director of Music will prepare and play suitable music for the following services: Feast of the Annunciation, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Day, Parish Lessons and Carols, BSL Deaf Church Carol Service, and on Christmas Eve, plus up to two additional services and events per year for which at least one month’s notice will be given by the Vicar.

  Occasional Offices:

  The Director of Music will have the right to play for Church Funerals, Marriages and Memorial Services for an agreed fee. For Marriages and other services the Director of Music may be asked to meet with the family prior to the service to advise and guide the family in their choice of music.

  The Organ:

  The organ, originally built by Rothwell in 1915, underwent a major restoration by Bishop and Son in 1989. The specification covers a wide tonal palette. Combined with the church's acoustic, this makes for an effective organ sound for many styles of music. The Specification is available on request.

  The Piano:

  Schiedmayer Baby Grand.

  Management of Resources:

  The Director of Music will oversee care and maintenance of the organ and piano, in conjunction with and subject to the authorisation of the PCC.

  Subject to compliance with all reasonable requests regarding security and care of the church building, the Director of Music may use the organ for private practice when the church is not otherwise in use.

  Subject to compliance with church safeguarding policies, the Director of Music will be allowed to use the organ to give private lessons provided the times of those lessons have been previously agreed with the Vicar and the church is not otherwise in use.

  Holidays:

  The Director of Music will be entitled to six Sundays off per calendar year. Holidays may not usually be taken at Christmas or during Holy Week, unless agreed with the Vicar.

  Deputies:

  With the agreement of the Vicar, the Director of Music will arrange deputies to cover their duties when on holiday or other occasions if necessary. Such deputies must be fully competent, and apart from holidays will be remunerated by the Director of Music.

  Personal qualities:

  · An experienced choral director who has worked with professional choirs.

  · A broad working knowledge of choral music in a wide range of styles, particularly traditional Anglican liturgical music.

  · Ability to inspire and train singers to develop their confidence, improve their technique and broaden their repertoire.

  · An ability to inspire children and young families.

  · An understanding of how music can contribute to modern and traditional worship.

  · A gifted leader and enthusiastic motivator who is well-organised and able to plan in advance.

  · Excellent communication skills.

  · Organ/piano/keyboard skills.

  Location:

  The Church of the Annunciation, Bryanston Street, London W1H 7AH

  Hours:

  Sunday mornings and other times necessary for the fulfilment of other duties as agreed with the Vicar and churchwardens.

  Other benefits:

  · Pension (if applicable)

  · Annual leave – 6 Sundays per year

  Additional Requirements:

  · Christian Faith – It is expected that the post-holder is in sympathy with the Christian tradition and faith.

  · Disclosure and Barring Service – the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

  · Follow the safeguarding policy and complete the C of E training requirements.

  · Right to work – the postholder must have the right to reside and work in the UK.

  Employer:

  The employer will be the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of the Church of the Annunciation, St Marylebone

  Accountable to:

  The Vicar and Churchwardens

  Due to the nature of the role, DBS and reference checks will be required.

  Applications:

  Applications need to be received by 5pm on Friday 27 March 2026and should be sent via email or post to Fr Lincoln Harvey:

  Email: jobs.annunciationmarblearch@gmail.com

  Post: The Church of the Annunciation, Bryanston Street, London, W1H 7AH

  Applications should include:

  · Covering letter explaining why you are interested in this role and detailing the relevant experience that you bring.

  · CV

  · Name and full contact details of two referees. Referees must have known you for at least 5 years.

  Electronic applications are preferred. There is no need to send a hard copy if you have applied by e-mail. Applications will be considered on receipt and shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview and audition on Thursday 16 April (or at a mutually convenient date). The audition will include playing the organ and piano, and conducting a short choir rehearsal.

  The successful candidate will be required to provide certificates of appropriate qualifications.

  Equal Opportunities The Church has a commitment to Equal Opportunities and will not discriminate on the grounds of culture (including race and skin colour), ethnic or national origin, nationality (including citizenship), age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, HIV status, social class, marital status, membership of a trade union, or religion.

  Probation and Review The appointed candidate will be subject to a probationary period of three months, with a review after two months. This formal review will be an opportunity for a two-way exchange of views on how the role is developing and progressing. Full terms and conditions of service are set out in the contract of employment .

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• Friday 17th April 2026   6:30pm-8:30pm

  TGIF: London and Southwark Deaf Church

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• Saturday 18th April 2026   3:15pm-4:15pm

  Bunny's First Opera Gala - A Magical Introduction to Opera for Families

  A magical introduction to opera for families, with Daria Papysheva as soloist. Ticketing details here: https://eu.jotform.com/form/252577172838064

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• Saturday 23rd May 2026   at 7:00pm

  Beatrice Nicholas Concert: The American Piano

  Details at beatricenicholas.com

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• Sunday 31st May 2026   at 1:00pm

  Giorgi Guliashvilli and Salome Jordania - Italian Gems Concert

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• Saturday 6th June 2026   3:15pm-8:15pm

  Candelabra Concerts presents "Inspired by Bridgerton"

  Live string quartet plays music from Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Madonna, Harry Styles and many more in a flower-filled, candlelit space! Two shows, matinee and evening. Details here: www.candelabraconcerts.com

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• Saturday 20th June 2026   at 7:00pm

  Olivier Sandberg Concert

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