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Thu, 17/01/2019 - 16:08
is the Second Sunday after the Epiphany. Stellae Cantores will sing pieces from Rutter. Please come and join us in our worship and stay behind for a little glass of something: it's the theme of the sermon!
Wed, 16/01/2019 - 12:16
One of the things we are most grateful for at St James is our set of Royal Jubilee Bells.Unfortunately, a gudgeon has broken and needs to be replaced. Until then, the bells will not be ringing out over the parish. Hopefully the corrective work will not take long.Also, whilst work is being carried out on the new sound attenuation system, the clock bells will also not be ringing. It should be...
Sat, 05/01/2019 - 10:50
or, The Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles, is tomorrow and our Sung Eucharist will be at 1030. There will also be the traditional Blessing of Chalk. Worshippers are encouraged to take it home and make the following mark above their front door20 + C + M + B + 19C+M+B stands for the names of the Three Magi - Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar - but also stands for Christus Mansionem Benedicat, or...
Sat, 22/12/2018 - 13:35
Here are the times of services over the next few days: Sunday, December 23rd - Advent 41030 a.m. Sung EucharistMonday, December 24th4pm Vigil Eucharist (this fulfills the Holy Day obligation)Tuesday, December 25th - The Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, commonly called Christmas9a.m. Sung Matins 1030 a.m. Sung EucharistThere will no services in church on...
Mon, 17/12/2018 - 13:58
There is a Western custom of having a special commemoration of the Annunciation and Visitation in the run-up to Christmas. This began as the Advent Ember Days, but soon became a way of celebrating and meditating upon the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in God’s plan for salvation. The Rorate Mass is so-called because the Introit (or opening hymn) is what we know as the...
Thu, 13/12/2018 - 13:16
Dear FriendsThis Sunday is Advent 3, Gaudate Sunday. There will be a Said Eucharist at 9am and our Parish Festival of Lessons and Carols is at 1030. Please join us.
Wed, 12/12/2018 - 09:56
Many thanks to the Worshipful Company of Vintners for donating our wonderful Christmas tree.There are carol services every evening until the 21st, which means no Morning Prayer in church and Evensong will be at 3.30
Thu, 06/12/2018 - 11:23
As we approach the Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, it is right we approach him with a spiritual 'clean slate'. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is an important part of our spiritual armoury. The Prayer Book enjoins us to partake of this sacrament in the Rite of Visitation to the Sick and, most importantly, in the First Exhortation to Holy Communion. If you wish to...
Fri, 23/11/2018 - 16:36
We've run out of Sunday's after Trinity (it happens occasionally). But rather than returning to the Sunday's after Epiphany, we're going to celebrate Christ the King, along with most of the rest of the western churches. Please do come along at 1030 for our Sung Eucharist. The English Chamber Choir will sing for us, with music from Gibbons and Vaughan Williams. Please join us!
Sat, 17/11/2018 - 09:11
We're stirring things up early at St James Garlickhythe. Please join us tomorrow for our Sung Eucharist at 1030! Music from Stellae Cantores
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