Annunciation, Marble Arch

A welcoming and international community centred around a devotional life rich in worship, prayer and music

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.

d/Deaf Community Events

To find out about events and activities for d/Deaf community community see our 'Deaf Community & Consultation Events' page here.

Services

2026

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Thursday 14 May 2026 at 12:30pm

Ascension Day: Said Mass

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
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Friday 15 May 2026 at 12:30pm

Matthias the Apostle: Said Mass

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Sunday 17 May 2026 at 10:30am

7th Sunday after Easter: Sung Mass

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Monday 18 May 2026 at 12:30pm

Said Mass

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Tuesday 19 May 2026 at 12:30pm

No Mass Today

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 12:30pm

Said Mass

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Thursday 21 May 2026 at 12:30pm

Said Mass

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Friday 22 May 2026 at 12:30pm

Said Mass

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Sunday 24 May 2026 at 10:30am

Pentecost: Sung Mass

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Monday 25 May 2026 at 12:30pm

No Mass Today

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Tuesday 26 May 2026 at 12:30pm

Said Mass

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Wednesday 27 May 2026 at 12:30pm

Said Mass

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Thursday 28 May 2026 at 12:30pm

No Mass Today

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Friday 29 May 2026 at 12:30pm

No Mass Today

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Sunday 31 May 2026 at 10:30am

Trinity Sunday: Sung Mass (Archdeacon Katherine Hedderly)

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Monday 1 June 2026 at 12:30pm

Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth: Said Mass

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 12:30pm

Said Mass

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 12:30pm

Said Mass

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Thursday 4 June 2026 at 12:30pm

Corpus Christi: Said Mass

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Friday 5 June 2026 at 12:30pm

Said Mass

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

Sunday 7 June 2026 at 10:30am

1st Sunday after Trinity: Sung Mass

Liturgy	Details

Role	People
Clergy

Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder

News

2026

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Thursday 14th May 2026
Weekly Newsletter

Sunday 17thMay…

is the 7th Sunday of Easter, the Sunday after Ascension Day. We therefore occupy a space in the Christian calendar between the Ascension of our Lord and the outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost.

This “between” time is marked with joy, in that we celebrate how the Ascended Christ – who once was dead but now lives with death behind him – continues to pray to our Father that we may be Comforted. We rejoice that the Spirit of Freedom is sent from the eternal realm. We are never alone, but in the company of the good God. May you sense his gracious presence this coming week.

Fr Lincoln

CHURCH OPENING AND MIDWEEK SERVICES

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 except on Tuesday (as Fr Lincoln is attending a funeral).

WEDNESDAY 20 MAY: CONFIRMATION CLASS, 3.30PM

Our first Confirmation Class will be held at Hampden Gurney School on Wednesday 20 May at 3.30pm for those who have signed up.

FRIDAY 22 MAY: DEAF CHURCH, 6.30PM
Deaf Church next meets on Friday 22 May at 6.30pm. BSL teaching, prayers, and fellowship for the Deaf community.

SATURDAY 23 MAY: THE AMERICAN PIANO, 7PM

Beatrice Nicholas performs “The American Piano”. This 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

An unforgettable afternoon with Giorgi Guliashvilli on tenor and the incredible Salome Jordania at the piano. Enjoy the beauty of classic Italian songs performed live. 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. 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.

SATURDAY 27 JUNE: DEAF RETREAT DAY, 10.30AM-6PM

A retreat for the Deaf community: art workshop, peaceful walk in Hyde Park, and help grow a Deaf hub space here at the Annunciation. For ore details and to book a place, contact Penny at penny@deaffaith.uk or pennybes@aol.com

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, Anna, Chrysanthi, Eleni, Tallulah, Angelos, Gregorio, Arlene, Ursula, Vee, Colm.

Recently Departed: Alice Harvey

Year’s mind: Alexander Lawson, Beatrice Kerridge, Frank Biggart, Betty Moore, Maisy Lewis, Agnes Shefford, Barbara Somerville, Doris Shepheard, Sally Hart, Dorothy Ramsay.

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Events

2026

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Friday 22nd May 2026 at 6:30pm
Deaf Church

BSL teaching, prayer, and fellowship for the Deaf community.
Saturday 23rd May 2026 at 7:00pm
Beatrice Nicholas Concert: The American Piano

Details at beatricenicholas.com
Sunday 31st May 2026 at 1:00pm
Giorgi Guliashvilli and Salome Jordania - Italian Gems Concert
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
Saturday 20th June 2026 at 7:00pm
Olivier Sandberg Concert
Saturday 27th June 2026 10:30am-6:00pm
Deaf Retreat Day

A peaceful retreat for the Deaf Community. Contact Fr Lincoln for booking details and more information.
Sunday 28th June 2026 at 4:00pm
London Music Fest: Two Cities, One Stage

Students from London Music Fest perform at the Annunciation.

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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