Sing Choirs of Angels is a recent addition to our Advent calendar and has proved immensely popular. It is a mix of Christmas music, readings and poetry conjuring up a celebratory yet reflective atmosphere ahead of the big day.

The event takes place on Christmas Eve at 4:30pm for all those who cannot make it to Midnight Mass or who need a moment to draw breath and reflect in this busiest of times.

ADMISSION
The service is open to all, ticketless and free to attend.

Many of our Advent events are very busy; please reserve a spot for early admission to the church (30 minutes before the event) to avoid disappointment.

We will hold back 125 places on a first-come, first-served basis for admission 15 minutes before the service for those who arrive on the day without registration.

If you need assistance with this, please contact the office on 020 7427 0133 or email [email protected].

MUSIC
Music for Sing Choirs of Angels will contain a mixture of the old and the new.

Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe! by the 17th century German baroque composer Andreas Hammerschmidt sets the familiar words of the angels to the shepherds "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

When the song of the angels is stilled is a beautiful setting by the London-based musician Paul Ayres of a poem by the American preacher and theologian, Howard Thurman – one of the most influential religious figures of the 20th century.

The choir will also sing a choral arrangement of Peter Warlock's solo song The Frostbound Wood, which sets a poem by Bruce Blunt, the English poet and journalist.

SUPPORT ST BRIDE'S
There will be a retiring collection at the end of the service to support the work, ministry and music-making of St Bride's and help maintain our magnificent Wren church.

St Bride's is wholly reliant on and deeply grateful for the generous support of our visitors and congregation.

Donations can be made by cash or contactless at church or via JustGiving. A donation can also be made in advance via EventBrite if you choose to register for early admission to the service.

Do please Gift Aid your donation if you are eligible which generates an extra 25p in every £1 donated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Doors open at 4pm and the service lasts around 1 hour.

A special late night service sharing in the anticipation of the joy of Christmas and celebrating its message of good news.

By long-standing tradition, we begin our 11:30pm service of Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24th December, by singing the beautiful Austrian carol Silent Night. It sets the tone of the service perfectly: the stillness of the dark night, and the sense of expectation, as we prepare for the wonder and the mystery of the birth of Christ two thousand years ago.

ADMISSION
This service is open to all, ticketless and free to attend. Registration is NOT required. The service lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

MUSIC
The communion setting is Haydn’s seasonal "Missa Sancti Nicolai" which returns after a gap of several years.

The anthem after communion will be "Verbum caro factum" est by the early 17th century composer Hans Leo Hassler. This exultant motet in the Venetian style – with the choir dividing into answering groups then reuniting – sets the famous text from St John’s Gospel “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.”

SUPPORT ST BRIDE'S
There will be a retiring collection at the end of the service to support the work, ministry and music-making of St Bride's and help maintain our magnificent Wren church.

St Bride's is wholly reliant on and deeply grateful for the generous support of our visitors and congregation.

Donations can be made by cash or contactless at church or via JustGiving. A donation can also be made in advance via EventBrite if you choose to register for early admission to the service.

Do please Gift Aid your donation if you are eligible which generates an extra 25p in every £1 donated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Doors open at 11pm and the service lasts around 1 hour 15 minutes.

Amidst the whirl of excitement of Christmas morning, take time to reflect on the wonder and hope that the birth of Christ brings to us all.

Christmas morning with its stockings, presents, and the burgeoning aromas of a wonderful Christmas dinner can be the most exciting and hectic of the year, but it is so important that we take the time to reflect on what it is that we are celebrating.

Our Family Communion Service at 11:00am on Christmas Day is an integral part of the Christmas festivities for many of our congregation members and visitors, as we celebrate the coming of the Prince of Peace and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.

ADMISSION
The service is open to all and free to attend. Registration is not required.

MUSIC
As is customary, the Eucharist setting on Christmas morning will be one of Harold Darke’s English language settings.

The choir items during communion will be chosen from our extensive Christmas repertoire on the spur of the moment with possible scope for requests!

SUPPORT ST BRIDE'S
There will be a retiring collection at the end of the service to support the work, ministry and music-making of St Bride's and help maintain our magnificent Wren church.

St Bride's is wholly reliant on and deeply grateful for the generous support of our visitors and congregation.

Donations can be made by cash or contactless at church or via JustGiving. A donation can also be made in advance via EventBrite if you choose to register for early admission to the service.

Do please Gift Aid your donation if you are eligible which generates an extra 25p in every £1 donated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Doors open at 10:30am and the service lasts around 1 hour.