A traditional service of music and readings marking the beginning of Advent and the journey towards the light and hope of Christ's birth on Sunday 27th November, 2022 at 5:30pm. The first and most dramatic of our Advent events.

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Advent is a time of preparation and our anthems, hymns and readings help us reflect on the needs of the world and recognise the true significance of the coming of Christ.

Anthems:

Advent Prose – Richard Lloyd

A spotless rose – Herbert Howells

The Angel Gabriel – Basque Carol arr. Jonathan Rathbone

Rejoice in the Lord alway – Anon 16th century

Alma redemptoris mater – Orlandus Lassus

There is no rose – Robin Hodson

Angelus ad virginem – arr. David Willcocks

Jesus Christ the apple tree – Elizabeth Poston

This service is sung by the professional St Bride's Choir.

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