Ex Cathedra Christmas Music by Candlelight

Occurring
for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton
Address
Lich Gate, Queen Square Wolverhampton, WV1 1TS, United Kingdom

Escape the festive rush and immerse yourself in a concert of spellbinding seasonal music, performed by candlelight.

In the deep still darkness, comes the luminous sound of a choir in harmony. Expect some of your favourite carols, and discover a treasure trove of gorgeous new - and old - music and readings that explore the magic, humour and peace of Christmas. A concert with both familiar melodies and wondrous discoveries to make you smile as well as reflect.

Programme includes:
Away in a manger - WJ Kirkpatrick, arr. Willcocks
Bethlehem Down - Peter Warlock
Gentle Flame - Liz Dilnot Johnson
Hymn to the Virgin - Benjamin Britten
In the stillness - Sally Beamish
O Adonai - Roderick Williams
Once in royal David's city - HJ Gauntlett/C F Alexander
The Long Road - Ēriks Eŝenvalds
Thus Angels sung - Orlando Gibbons

Plus readings by George Herbert, Ben Okri, Gervase Phinn, and from the Gospel of Luke.

Ex Cathedra Consort
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor

Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment
Tickets --- click "More Info" button below for further information and to book tickets online:
£39 / £33 / £27 / £21 including https://excathedra.co.uk/booking-fees
£15 - aged 18-30, not in full-time education
£8 - under 18s and students in full-time education

Refreshments will be available to buy during the interval.

Access: Everyone is welcome at our concerts. You may like to note that each half of this concert is performed as an uninterrupted sequence and the atmosphere will be quiet and still for extended periods. Visit Ex Cathedra’s website for full access details.

Running time approx. 2 hours 10 minutes

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St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton

Welcome to St Peter's Collegiate Church in the heart of Wolverhampton.   We are normally open every weekday between 11am and 2pm for visits and private prayer and we'd love to see you! 

IMPORTANT – To ensure the safety of all our volunteers in the icy weather conditions, church will remain closed this week (i.e. closed  Thursday and Friday 8th & 9th January).

Chancel Window Repairs

Now that the scaffolding  has been installed and works have begun there will be no access to the Chancel until  completion ( now estimated July 2026).   However the rest of the church remains open as normal during this time. 

South Door Access

Great News!   The remedial work to remove the unsafe Pinnacle above the South Door has now been completed and the South Door and full disabled access are once again available. 

During Term time we have Choral Sung Eucharist at 11.15am every Sunday   (Sung Eucharist in School Holidays), Choral Evensong at 6.30pm (said in School Holidays) and weekday Choral Evensong at 5.15pm on Wednesdays (Term time only)

You will find our Music List for the current month and our weekly Music and Notice Booklet in PDF format under the Notice Sheets tab in the News and Notices section.

Message from the Archdeacon    “The Bishop of Lichfield and the Bishop of Wolverhampton are delighted to announce that the Reverend Jeremy Dussek, currently Priest in Charge, Maelor Mission Area, will be Priest in Charge, Rector Designate, of Parish of the Collegiate Church of St Peter and St John-in-the-Square, Wolverhampton subject to the necessary checks.

A date for licensing will be arranged and advised as soon as is possible.”

We look forward to welcoming Rev Jeremy Dussek to St Peter’s and St John’s in 2026.

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Parish Administrator

St Peter's House
4 Exchange Street
Wolverhampton
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Ex Cathedra Christmas Music by Candlelight

Occurring
for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton
Address
Lich Gate, Queen Square Wolverhampton, WV1 1TS, United Kingdom

Escape the festive rush and immerse yourself in a concert of spellbinding seasonal music, performed by candlelight.

In the deep still darkness, comes the luminous sound of a choir in harmony. Expect some of your favourite carols, and discover a treasure trove of gorgeous new - and old - music and readings that explore the magic, humour and peace of Christmas. A concert with both familiar melodies and wondrous discoveries to make you smile as well as reflect.

Programme includes:
Away in a manger - WJ Kirkpatrick, arr. Willcocks
Bethlehem Down - Peter Warlock
Gentle Flame - Liz Dilnot Johnson
Hymn to the Virgin - Benjamin Britten
In the stillness - Sally Beamish
O Adonai - Roderick Williams
Once in royal David's city - HJ Gauntlett/C F Alexander
The Long Road - Ēriks Eŝenvalds
Thus Angels sung - Orlando Gibbons

Plus readings by George Herbert, Ben Okri, Gervase Phinn, and from the Gospel of Luke.

Ex Cathedra Consort
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor

Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment
Tickets --- click "More Info" button below for further information and to book tickets online:
£39 / £33 / £27 / £21 including https://excathedra.co.uk/booking-fees
£15 - aged 18-30, not in full-time education
£8 - under 18s and students in full-time education

Refreshments will be available to buy during the interval.

Access: Everyone is welcome at our concerts. You may like to note that each half of this concert is performed as an uninterrupted sequence and the atmosphere will be quiet and still for extended periods. Visit Ex Cathedra’s website for full access details.

Running time approx. 2 hours 10 minutes

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Safeguarding

Our parish of Central Wolverhampton is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Lichfield’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Di Polowyj on 01902 764513 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisors, see button below . If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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