Ex Cathedra Christmas Music by Candlelight

for 2 hours, 30 mins
St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton
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!  

Please note - Church is CLOSED on Bank Holiday Monday 25th May.    Reopens at 11am on Tuesday 26th May. 

Chancel Window Repairs

We are delighted to announce that following completion of the Chancel Stained Glass Window Restoration, the scaffolding has now been removed and the Chancel is once again accessible for services and viewing.

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).

Also a Said Lunchtime Eucharist on Thursdays at 12.30pm in the Memorial Chapel and a weekly Lunchtime Live 45 mins free musical performance at 1.15pm on Fridays 

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Parish Administrator

St Peter's House
4 Exchange Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1TS

WV1 1TS
(01902) 422642
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Ex Cathedra Christmas Music by Candlelight

for 2 hours, 30 mins
St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton
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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