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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Monday 14 October 2024 at 12:30pm
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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Tuesday 15 October 2024 at 12:30pm
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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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Wednesday 16 October 2024 at 12:30pm
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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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Wednesday 16 October 2024 at 7:00pm
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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Thursday 17 October 2024 at 12:30pm
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 18 October 2024 at 12:30pm
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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Sunday 20 October 2024 at 10:30am
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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Monday 21 October 2024 at 12:30pm
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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Tuesday 22 October 2024 at 12:30pm
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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Wednesday 23 October 2024 at 7:00pm
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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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Thursday 24 October 2024 at 12:30pm
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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 25 October 2024 at 12:30pm
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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Sunday 27 October 2024 at 10:30am
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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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News
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Thursday 10th October 2024Weekly Newsletter
Sunday 13th October…
is the 20th Sunday after Trinity. We will gather to break bread and lift the cup of salvation, singing joyful hymns and listening expectantly to God’s Word. A joyful morning lies ahead of us!
However, Holy Scripture will again alert us to the challenge of Christian discipleship. Jesus calls on us to give abundantly. He asks that Christians remain ever vigilant to the dangers of worldly wealth, calling us to be a people of extreme generosity because abundant generosity is the heart of the living God who gives himself entirely to us in Jesus Christ.
That’s why it’s so encouraging to see so much generosity in our community. Our Harvest donations have now made their way over to the good people at the Marylebone Project. And people within our own community continue to devote long hours in voluntary service to the church. Sunday school, PCCs, refreshments, sacristy and serving, and thankless tasks behind the scenes – and that list could go on. And of course, so many people are generous in their financial offering to the church. It is very much appreciated, and very much needed.
Thanks be to the generous God for the generosity of the people of the Annunciation!
Sung Mass, with Sunday School, begins at 10.30am.
Fr Lincoln
FLOWERS IN CHURCH: SPONSORSHIP NEEDED
Our church is beautiful, and it is lovely to decorate it with fresh flowers by the statue of Our Lady. Tradition has it that only cut flowers are to be used in church, as they signify a beautiful life sacrificed. To help the church look lovely, we are looking for a generous benefactor to contribute a regular sum to pay for flowers each week, with a suggested amount of £12 p/w or £624 pa. Contact Fr Lincoln if you would like to donate money specifically for flowers in church.
CHURCH OPENING TIMES
Mass will be said Monday-Friday next week and the church will be open for private prayer and visitors each day from 10am-6pm. Do pop in for a moment of calm in our oasis of peace!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Servers, sidesmen, refreshments, Sunday School, Arts and Crafts, heritage tour guides, and more. Contact Fr Lincoln if you are able to volunteer for a role within our community.
COMPLINE ONLINE: WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
A group of us gather online each Wednesday evening to pray the ancient liturgy of Compline and to pray for our church, our school, and the needs of the world. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Fr Lincoln for the Zoom link.
ALL SAINTS AND ALL SOULS 2024
We will be celebrating All Saints’ Sunday on Sunday 3rd November. Fr Lincoln will be praying for the Faithful Departed on Monday 4th November at Mass, 12.30pm in our Lady Chapel – marking our annual Commenoration of the Faithful Departed. If there’s someone dear to you who you wish to be included in these prayers for the dead, do please send their name to Fr Lincoln so they can be included.
FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER: DEAF POETRY WORKSHOP
We are delighted that Ismael Mansoor, BSL Poet Laurate, will be running a BSL Poetry workshop as part of our Heritage Fund project, ‘Sharing our Future’, this Friday evening. The workshop is now fully booked, with participants working together to translate poetry from the First World War into BSL, as well as witness Ismael perform his new poem, written for this occasion.
SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER: THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY IS VISITING OUR AREA
On Saturday morning, the Archbishop will be sharing in Silent Prayer with the Nazareth Community at St Martin-in-the-Fields from 8.50am to 9.50am. All are welcome to join him at St Martin in the Fields, WC2N 4JJ
On Saturday afternoon, the Archbishop of Canterbury will attend a Prayer Service held at St Mary’s Bryanston Square, 4.15pm-5.45pm. This youth-led prayer gathering will begin at 4:15pm with tea, coffee, and delicious snacks, followed by an hour-long service of worship and interactive prayer stations to creatively pray for our diocese and city. All are welcome.
THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER: LIDDON HOUSE LECTURE
The Right Revd Rowan Williams will be delivering a lecture on Faith and International Conflict on Thursday 24th October 2024, 7pm at The Grosvenor Chapel, 24 South Audley Street, Mayfair, W1K 2PA. No need to sign up. All are welcome.
FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER: LONDON DEAF CHURCH
Our friends at the London Deaf Church will be holding their next TGIF Fellowship Evening at the Annunciation on Friday 18 October, 6.30pm-8pm.
SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Everyone’s welcome at Westminster Abbey for the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor from 9:30am – 4:00pm on Saturday 19th October. You are welcome to attend for all or part of the day. Attendance is free and tickets are not required. Information can be found here:
SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER: FREE LUNCHTIME OPERA PERFORMANCE
One for the diaries! On Sunday 3 November there will be a free lunchtime opera performance by Daria Papysheva and Yulia Vershinina. L’Art Eternal will start soon after Mass, around 12.30pm. Everyone welcome. Please use the link below to book free tickets (or advance donation tickets) for this exciting free Lunchtime Concert:
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER: EQUINOX SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE
Equinox Saxophone Ensemble will present an evening of music through the ages, creating a unique soundscape from this innovative saxophone ensemble. Friday 22nd November at 7.30pm. Tickets available here: www.eventbrite.com/e/equinox-saxophone-ensemble-tickets-1012575639997
TODDLER MUSIC ACADEMY – MUSIC 360 EDUCATION
Toddler Music Academy is planning to launch a new event here in church. Their program is designed to foster early childhood musical development in a nurturing and faith-filled environment. It includes:
Exclusive Weekly Instrument Exploration: Each week, children will have the opportunity to explore a new instrument, guided by expert musicians.
Engaging, Hands-On Learning: Through interactive activities, your child will experience the joy of music, creativity, and discovery.
Guest Performances by World-Class Musicians: The sessions will feature inspiring performances by renowned guest musicians, enriching the overall experience.
Tailored for Ages 1-4: These sessions are carefully crafted to nurture and inspire young minds, fostering a lifelong love of music.
Enrolment is limited, so everyone is encouraged register their interest today. This is a wonderful opportunity to cultivate both skill and creativity within a supportive, faith-based community.
Please register your interest on their website music-360.orgor direct via this link:
https://form.jotform.com/242322137887359
FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER: AFTERNOON OF OPERAOne for the diaries! We are hosting an afternoon of opera on Friday 20 December.Enjoy a carefully curated program that showcases a harmonious blend of cherished Christmas classics and exquisite arias from Italian, German, and Russian traditions, including beloved holiday favorites such as “O Holy Night” and “Silent Night,” seamlessly interwoven with the passionate compositions of Verdi and Puccini, and the evocative melodies of renowned Russian composers. Friday 20 December, 4pm. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/afternoon-of-opera-christmas-edition-tickets-1042475762067
GENEROUS GIVING
The Annunciation is a self-standing charity, with no historic trusts or legacies, and we receive no external funding beyond that which we can raise for ourselves. If you can commit to regular giving, please make use of the “Parish Giving Scheme” to support the work of our church, as this scheme enables us to receive Gift Aid payments straight away.
https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/marble-arch-the-annunciation-marble-arch/
UPCOMING EVENTS IN NOVEMBER
There’s lots of things happening in church during October. Alongside our religious services and art exhibition, we will welcome:
Sunday 3 November: Music 360 Free Lunchtime Opera
Saturday 9 November: Rachmaninoff Music Concert
Sunday 10 November: Remembrance Sunday
Friday 15 November: Deaf Church: BSL Fellowship and Workshop
Friday 22 November: Equinox Saxophone Ensemble
Tuesday 26 – Saturday 30 November: Landor Conducting Academy Masterclass with the Salomon Orchestra
Sunday 1 December: Maria Vraka School of Music
Please pray for:
Prayers of Intercession – Constance, Joyce, Lawrence, Ian, Rodney, Sarah-Jane
Year’s mind – Stephen Halsey, Domenica Perotti, Cyril Parkinson Shaw (Vicar of this Church, 1937-39), Margaret Deanesly, Nellie Beatty, Leslie Taylor, Alan Burley, Digby Mallaby, Cynthia Power, Rice Harris, Edward Edwards, Julia Waddell.
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Thursday 3rd October 2024Weekly Newsletter
Sunday 6th October…
is our Harvest Thanksgiving. Sung Mass, with Sunday School, starts at 10.30am. Do remember to bring along your harvest offering!
We’re collecting for The Marylebone Project again this year. The Project is the largest women-only hostel in London, providing 112 long-term and short-term beds, as well as a range of services (including a drop-in centre). They need anything in cans or tins or dried food (such as pasta), but it must be non-perishable. And they also need toiletries and new towels. Please remember this when you’re doing your shopping over the coming days.
Let’s celebrate God’s blessings upon us by sharing our good fortune.
Fr Lincoln
p.s. Look out for one of our Hymns on Sunday morning, written by one John Hampden Gurney whose faithful ministry as a local priest inspired the naming of our school!
THIS SUNDAY: FREE CONCERT AT 5PM
Pegasus Choir will be performing a free concert at the Annunciation on this Sunday, 6 October. No less than a world premiere of Colin Riley's It Speaks without Answers! A wonderful evening is in store. Free entry. Full programme and how to book you seat can be found here.
https://pegasuschoir.org.uk/world-premiere-of-colin-rileys-it-speaks-without-answer/
NEW CHURCH OPENING TIMES
Mass will be said Monday-Friday next week, as usual, but we are delighted that the church will now usually be open for private prayer and visitors each day from 10am-6pm. Do pop in for a moment of calm in our oasis of peace!
TODDLER MUSIC ACADEMY – MUSIC 360 EDUCATION
Good news. The Toddler Music Academy is planning to launch a new event here in church. Their program is designed to foster early childhood musical development in a nurturing and faith-filled environment. It includes:
Exclusive Weekly Instrument Exploration: Each week, children will have the opportunity to explore a new instrument, guided by expert musicians.
Engaging, Hands-On Learning: Through interactive activities, your child will experience the joy of music, creativity, and discovery.
Guest Performances by World-Class Musicians: The sessions will feature inspiring performances by renowned guest musicians, enriching the overall experience.
Tailored for Ages 1-4: These sessions are carefully crafted to nurture and inspire young minds, fostering a lifelong love of music.
Enrolment is limited, so everyone is encouraged register their interest today. This is a wonderful opportunity to cultivate both skill and creativity within a supportive, faith-based community.
Please register your interest on their website music-360.orgor direct via this link:
https://form.jotform.com/242322137887359
FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER: BSL HERITAGE WORKSHOP
Our BSL poetry workshop on Friday 11 October is now fully booked. We look forward to working with Ismael Mansoor, the British Deaf Association's Poet Laureate for 2024, at this exciting event.
SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Everyone’s welcome at Westminster Abbey for the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor from 9:30am – 4:00pm on Saturday 19th October. You are welcome to attend for all or part of the day. Attendance is free and tickets are not required. Information can be found here:
SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER: FREE LUNCHTIME OPERA PERFORMANCE
One for the diaries! On Sunday 3 October there will be a free lunchtime opera performance by Daria Papysheva and Yulia Vershinina. It will start soon after Mass, around 12.30pm. Everyone welcome!
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER: EQUINOX SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE
Equinox Saxophone Ensemble will present an evening of music through the ages, creating a unique soundscape from this innovative saxophone ensemble. Friday 22nd November at 7.30pm. Tickets available here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/equinox-saxophone-ensemble-tickets-1012575639997
SUNDAY SCHOOL’S ARTS AND CRAFTS: HELP NEEDED!
We are ever so grateful to Nipha and Freya for all their work behind the scenes to ensure our children have materials for their arts and crafts each Sunday morning. Thank you! Sadly, Freya is now unable to help so we really need a new volunteer to join the team. Please contact Fr Lincoln or Jasmine if you think you can help or if you want to learn more about what’s involved.
SECONDARY SCHOOL FORMS
Applications for Secondary Schools are now being submitted. If you need a Clergy Form signing for a church school for entry into Year 7 in 2025, please contact Fr Lincoln to arrange the signing.
GENEROUS GIVINGThe Annunciation is a self-standing charity, with no historic trusts or legacies, and we receive no external funding beyond that which we can raise for ourselves. If you can commit to regular giving, please make use of the “Parish Giving Scheme” to support the work of our church, as this scheme enables us to receive Gift Aid payments straight away.
https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/marble-arch-the-annunciation-marble-arch/
UPCOMING EVENTS IN OCTOBER
There’s lots of things happening in church during October. Alongside our religious services and art exhibition, we will welcome:
Friday 4 October: Tongwynlais Temperance Brass Band rehearsal
Saturday 5 October: Pegasus Choir Rehearsals
Sunday 6 October: Pegasus Choir Rehearsals and Concert
Friday 11 October: BSL Poetry Workshop
Friday 18 October: Deaf Church TGIF
COMPLINE ONLINE: WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
A group of us gather online each Wednesday evening to pray the ancient liturgy of Compline and to pray for our church, our school, and the needs of the world. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Fr Lincoln for the Zoom link.
Please pray for:
Prayers of Intercession – Constance, Joyce, Lawrence, Ian, Rodney, Sarah-Jane
Year’s mind – Frances Stevens, Frederick Scrase, George Paterson, Marjorie George, Leonard Webster, Alice Barton, Sharon Jenkins
Events
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Friday 18th October 2024 6:30pm-8:45pmLondon Deaf Church - Fellowship and BSL WorkshopOur friends at London Deaf Church return for another TGIF evening.
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Sunday 3rd November 2024 at 12:30pmFree Lunchtime Opera PerformanceOne for the diaries! On Sunday 3rd November, a free lunchtime opera performance by Daria Papysheva and Yulia Vershinina. It will start soon after our parish Mass, around 12.30pm. Everyone is welcome!
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Monday 4th November 2024 12:00pm-3:00pmExhibition: You Cannot Pour from an Empty Cup (10th September - 4th November)An exhibition of portraits by Ruth Samuels which aim to highlight the beauty and humnaity of care work. Exhibited here at the Annunciation in partnership with Theos Think Tank. 12-3pm Monday to Friday 10.30am-12pm Sundays Free admission.
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Monday 4th November 2024 at 7:00pmAutumn Bible Study: Praying the PsalmsIf you are interested in joining this group, who meet at the vicarage to study and pray the Psalms, please contact Fr Lincoln for details.
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Friday 15th November 2024 6:30pm-8:45pmLondon Deaf Church - Fellowship and BSL WorkshopOur friends at London Deaf church are running the next TGIF BSL event in church on Friday 15th November.
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Friday 22nd November 2024 at 7:30pmEquinox Saxophone Ensemble - ConcertFriday 22nd November at 7.30pm. Equinox present an evening of music through the ages. Experience a unique soundscape from this innovative saxophone ensemble. Tickets available here: www.eventbrite.com/e/equinox-saxophone-ensembe-tickets-1012575639997
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Sunday 24th November 2024 at 6:00pmClassical Concert - London Town Chamber FestWe are delighted that the ever popular series of concerts by London Town Chamber Fest continues on Sunday 24 November at 6pm. Save the date. Ticketting details to follow.
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Monday 2nd December 2024 at 7:00pmAutumn Bible Study: Praying the PsalmsIf you are interested in joining this group (that meets at the vicarage), please contact Fr Lincoln for details.
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
