Church of the Annunciation, Marble Arch, London
During the interregnum there will only be one mass per week: Parish Mass is on Sundays at 10.30am.
Please note that social distancing is in place and face coverings are now mandatory in church.
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak, unfortunately there will be no live Sunday School until further notice. Children are welcome to stay in the main church service.
Weekly Sunday School for over 8s is online https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCx8zCIRC11ELqLP8ACZwgQ
Our weekly virtual prayer group runs on Zoom every Wednesday at 7pm. Please join our mailing list to receive the link.
God bless you.
Steve Phillips | Helen White
Services
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Sunday 27 September 2020
Liturgy Details Introit: Introit: Cantate Domino - William Byrd First Lesson: Philippians 2. 1-13 Gospel: Matthew 21. 23-32 Mass Setting: Missa "Ecce quam Bonum" - Hans Leo Hassler Motet: Factum est silentium - Peter Philips, Ave verum corpus - W.A. Mozart Voluntary: Sonata no. 1 in E flat (3rd movt) - J.S. Bach
Role People Clergy The Ven Adam Atkinson Sidesman Michael Mohammed
Reader Michael Mohammed
Server Joshua Chua
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance Gavin Monk
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder Gavin Monk
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Sunday 4 October 2020
Liturgy Details First Lesson: Philippians 3. 4b-14 Gospel: Matthew 21. 33-46
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
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Sunday 11 October 2020
Liturgy Details First Lesson: Deuteronomy 8. 7-18 Gospel: Luke 12. 16-30
Role People Clergy Sidesman 8+ Group
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
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Sunday 18 October 2020
Liturgy Details First Lesson: 2 Timothy 4. 5-17 Gospel: Luke 10. 1-9
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
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Sunday 25 October 2020
Liturgy Details First Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 2. 1-8 Gospel: Matthew 22. 34-46
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
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Friday 25th September 2020Weekly Newsletter
Sunday (27 September)…
is the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity. We welcome back the Ven Adam Atkinson, who since his last visit has become the Archdeacon of Charing Cross, to lead us in worship.
This week marked the sixth month since the start of lockdown, and many of you, like myself, might be losing the will to continue under restrictions, or the will to work from home, especially if you have only just recently been given back the freedom to return to the office! In this week’s reading from Philippians, Paul reminds us that “it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure”. Therefore let us not rely on ourselves but instead continue to trust and rely on God. As He has got us through the last six months, keeping our community safe and connected despite being apart, it is He who will also get us through the next six months ahead, whatever they may bring.
WORSHIP
Virtual prayer group: Wednesday 30 September 7pm
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Registration of church attendance will be taken on Sunday, but unfortunately there will be no live Sunday School until further notice, due to the numbers involved and COVID restrictions. If you have questions concerning Hampden Gurney School admissions, please contact the school directly as the decision on criteria for this year rests with them.
Sunday School for 8+ young people will continue to be broadcast on our Facebook and YouTube pages. There is also a dedicated youth website https://annunciationyouth.wixsite.com/annunication
Sharing Jesus: free webinar led by Olly Goldenberg, from Children Can, aimed at 7-11 year olds https://www.childrencan.co.uk/event-details/sharing-jesus-webinar
EVENTS
Lothbury Conversations: a new series of talks organised by St Margaret’s Lothbury, hearing from people from across public life including James Landsale, the BBC’s Diplomatic Correspondent, and former Cabinet Minister Sir David Lidington CBE KCMG http://stml.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Lothbury-Conv-website-poster.jpg
I’m not sure how many people we will be able to see this Christmas, but I’m sure we will still be able to send and receive cards at least! Do consider buying yours from Christian charities such as these:
https://www.brfonline.org.uk/collections/brf-christmas-cards
Take care, God bless,
Jasmine
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCx8zCIRC11ELqLP8ACZwgQ
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAnnunciation/
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Friday 18th September 2020Weekly Newsletter
Sunday (20 September)…
is the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity. We welcome back the Reverend Clare Dowding, Rector of St Paul’s, Marylebone, and Acting Area Dean of Marylebone, who will be leading us on Sunday. In this week’s reading, Paul writes of the Philippians’ ‘“joy in faith” and indeed Steve tells me that as he announced, “We are back!” at Sunday’s first Mass since lockdown, there was a resounding cheer! Yet the road ahead continues to be full of uncertainties, with the virus still among us, the colder season approaching and the possible threat of future restrictions. But let us persist in holding on to our faithful God. Paul reminds us that faith is a privilege that God “has graciously granted you”. It keeps us strong and hopeful during tough times. With the words of the Collect, I pray that as we have done over the past few difficult months, we may continue to “be found steadfast in faith”.
WORSHIP
Virtual prayer group: Wednesday 23 September 7pm
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Registration of church attendance will be taken on Sunday, but unfortunately there will be no live Sunday School until further notice, due to the numbers involved and COVID restrictions. If you have questions concerning Hampden Gurney School admissions, please contact the school directly as the decision on criteria for this year rests with them.
Sunday School for 8+ young people will continue to be broadcast on our Facebook and YouTube pages. There is also a dedicated youth website https://annunciationyouth.wixsite.com/annunication
Take care, God bless,
Jasmine
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCx8zCIRC11ELqLP8ACZwgQ
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAnnunciation/
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Friday 11th September 2020Weekly Newsletter
Sunday (13 September)…
is the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity. In this week’s reading of Romans, Paul states, ‘For it is written, "As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God”’. Many of you have no doubt been doing this at home over the past few months, but I’m sure you have all been looking forward to the day when you can do this communally again (and with kneelers!). Our post communion prayer asks that we may be ‘united in prayer and the breaking of bread’ and finally I have the news that I’m sure you’ve all been waiting to hear… We are ready for public worship once again from this Sunday! We are very grateful that Fr Luke Miller, Archdeacon of London, will be leading us for our first Mass in almost six months. It will unfortunately be some time before we can resume ‘business as normal’ - alas there will be no Sunday School and everyone will need to wear masks and socially distance - but we thank all those who have agreed to come in at short notice to keep it as recognisable as possible: the servers and the musicians will all be on duty, as well as Gavin taking children’s attendance at the door :)
WORSHIP
Parish Mass: Sunday 13th September 10.30am. Social distancing will be in place and please note that face coverings are now mandatory in church. Please follow the new guidance of the sidespeople.
Our virtual prayer group will continue to meet online: Wednesday 16 September 7pm. An e-mail will be sent with the Zoom details and anyone is welcome to join in any week.
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Registration of church attendance will be taken from this Sunday, and indeed children are very welcome to come to Parish Mass, but unfortunately there will be no live Sunday School until further notice, due to the numbers involved and COVID restrictions.
Sunday School for 8+ young people will continue to be broadcast on our Facebook and YouTube pages. There is also a dedicated youth website https://annunciationyouth.wixsite.com/annunication
Headstrong: a new website for young people with a focus on promoting positive mental wellbeing. An online space to direct teenagers to to get help that is clearly grounded in Christian faith and practice https://www.beheadstrong.uk
Parenting for Faith: a podcast which shares ideas for equipping kids who are returning to school, answers a question about a child who is struggling to pray, and discusses family devotions https://soundcloud.com/parentingforfaith-brf/78-equipping-kids-to-go-back-to-school-struggling-with-prayer-and-gail-adcock-on-family-devotions
EVENTS
Festival of Pilgrimage: a free one day festival online organised by Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford. Monday 14 September https://pilgrimage.hymnsam.co.uk
PRAYERS
Living with cancer: Anna, Melissa, Winston, Norman, Chrisanthy, Brian
Other medical issues: Michael, Helena (and Katherine & Anna, her carers), Rodney, Alan
Older age: Robert & Nita, Goli, Eleni, Jeff, Albertina, Jaqueline, Mary
If there is anyone you would like added to the prayer list, please let me know.
Take care, God bless,
Jasmine
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCx8zCIRC11ELqLP8ACZwgQ
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAnnunciation/
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Friday 4th September 2020Weekly Newsletter
Sunday (6 September)…
is the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity. Autumn is upon us already, which is usually preceded by a sigh as we say goodbye to summer and usher in shorter days and cooler weather. Yet this year, September is starting with a renewed sense of hope, with schools back and businesses reopening their shutters. Indeed our church wardens, Helen and Steve, have been very busy behind the scenes, paving the way to reopen for mass (watch this space!), and we actually have a small wedding taking place this week - always a joyous occasion to fill one with optimism! Until we are ready for public worship, do join us for virtual prayers on Wednesdays at 7pm which are restarting this week, and/or private prayer in church on Sundays 11am-12pm. For as Christ says in this week’s Gospel reading, “where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them”. Come and feel Jesus’ powerful presence (and practise your Sunday routine again before it starts in earnest…!).
WORSHIP
The text of the readings is available on our website for each Sunday.
We are open for private prayer on Sundays 11am-12pm. Please note that face coverings are mandatory in church.
Our virtual prayer group is back after its summer break. It is led by Ramond Mitchell with Steve Phillips on guitar and next meets on Wednesday 9 September 7pm. An e-mail will be sent with the Zoom details and anyone is welcome to join in any week.
All Saints Margaret Street is open daily 11am-1.30pm with Mass every day at noon, including a Sung Mass on Sundays, and worshippers can receive communion in one kind. These services will continue to be live-streamed to those unable to attend in person https://asms.uk https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz5geWECwF4qOnv2IGFd7vQ
St Cyprian’s Clarence Gate has Sunday Parish Mass in church at 10.30am (also streamed on Zoom for those unable to attend) plus Low Mass in church on Wednesdays at 12pm. Other services will continue on Zoom: Morning Prayer 8am Monday-Friday, Evening Prayer 6pm Monday-Saturday. If you wish to join, please contact Fr Michael 07495 726 006 michaelfuller1946@gmail.com The church is also collecting for the North Paddington Food Bank, with a box at the entrance for donations.
Upper Room Writing Competition: new writers sought to write a short meditation on a Bible verse, rooted in their own experience https://www.brfonline.org.uk/pages/the-upper-room-writing-competition
CHILDREN & YOUTH
There is no Sunday School for children under 8 this week.
Sunday School for 8+ young people is available on our Facebook and YouTube pages and there is also a dedicated youth website https://annunciationyouth.wixsite.com/annunication
PRAYERS
Living with cancer: Anna, Melissa, Winston, Norman, Chrisanthy, Brian
Other medical issues: Michael, Helena (and Katherine & Anna, her carers), Rodney, Alan Wong
Older age: Robert & Nita, Goli, Eleni, Jeff, Albertina, Jaqueline, Mary
Please pray for Iris and Adriaan, who are to be married this week
If there is anyone you would like added to the prayer list, please let me know.
Take care, God bless,
Jasmine
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCx8zCIRC11ELqLP8ACZwgQ
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAnnunciation/
Events
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Sunday 27th September 2020 at 10:30am
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Tuesday 10th November 2020 at 7:30pm
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 Niel Pama 07843 663 431
You can also obtain more information from Childline: 0800 1111
and Westminster City Council (Safeguarding children & Safeguarding vulnerable individuals)
