Advent Carols – Sunday 30th November at 6.30pm

for 1 hour
St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton
Lich Gate, Queen Square Wolverhampton, WV1 1TS, United Kingdom

Replacing our service of Choral Evensong we have a traditional candlelit service of Advent Carols sung by our Boys, Girls, Clerks and Scholars.
Our service combines the great O Antiphons with a journey from darkness into light. The antiphons, or introductory sentences, are traditionally sung before the Magnificat at Evening Prayer from December 17th to 23rd. They contain a rich source of devotional imagery, filled with the Advent hope.
During the service, lights will be lit on the nave altar as the antiphons are sung. The candlelight reminds us that the Jesus to whom we look is the light of the world—a light that shines out of and into the darkness. As we move gradually towards the High Altar, where our final light is lit, our gaze is drawn to the east as we look for the sunrise.
This service is part of the long tradition in the English church of vivid Advent services, whose purpose is to help us as we prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, and for that day when he will come again. Advent is a time of watching and waiting.

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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! 

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.

Licensing Service for Rev Jeremy Dussek – Monday 13th April – 7.00pm      We are pleased to confirm that Bishop Michael will be licensing the Rev Jeremy Dussek to his new role of Priest in Charge of Central Wolverhampton and Rector Designate of the Parish of the Collegiate Church of St Peter and St John-in-the-Square, Wolverhampton, on Monday 13th April at 7.00pm, at St Peter’s Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton. Everyone is welcome.

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Parish Administrator

St Peter's House
4 Exchange Street
Wolverhampton
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(01902) 422642
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Advent Carols – Sunday 30th November at 6.30pm

for 1 hour
St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton
Lich Gate, Queen Square Wolverhampton, WV1 1TS, United Kingdom

Replacing our service of Choral Evensong we have a traditional candlelit service of Advent Carols sung by our Boys, Girls, Clerks and Scholars.
Our service combines the great O Antiphons with a journey from darkness into light. The antiphons, or introductory sentences, are traditionally sung before the Magnificat at Evening Prayer from December 17th to 23rd. They contain a rich source of devotional imagery, filled with the Advent hope.
During the service, lights will be lit on the nave altar as the antiphons are sung. The candlelight reminds us that the Jesus to whom we look is the light of the world—a light that shines out of and into the darkness. As we move gradually towards the High Altar, where our final light is lit, our gaze is drawn to the east as we look for the sunrise.
This service is part of the long tradition in the English church of vivid Advent services, whose purpose is to help us as we prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, and for that day when he will come again. Advent is a time of watching and waiting.

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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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