Gluten-free Communion Wafers
Gluten free wafers are available for those who suffer from a gluten allergy. Please speak to a priest before the service if you would like to receive one at communion.
Morning Anthem
English composer Mark Blatchly (born 1960) was organ scholar at St Paul’s Cathedral, organist at Gloucester and St Edmundsbury Cathedrals and a teacher at Charterhouse until his retirement in 2018. For the Fallen is his best-known composition, setting Laurence Binyon’s famous words which we will hear at the War Memorial shortly and which are read every evening at the Menin Gate. Blatchly’s setting is originally for organ, trumpet and three-part treble voices, which Nick has adapted for full choir.
Sunday, 10th November 2024
Remembrance Sunday
This morning we observe Remembrance Sunday. We have shortened the service in order to be outside at the War Memorial at 11am. At the end of the service the choir will lead us to the War Memorial in the north garden for a short Act of Remembrance, the laying of wreaths and a two minutes’ silence.
Jenny Clark Concert
This year’s Jenny Clark Concert takes place immediately following the 10am service. This year the concert marks 20 years since the purchase of our Yamaha C7 concert grand piano and features both it, our choral scholars and cellist Hannah Lewis. We are very much looking forward to their programme. Make sure you get a hot drink or a glass of fizz, then get a good seat. The concert will last 35-40 minutes and is open to all.
Compline
10th November, 6.00pm
This ancient monastic service, in a candlelit church, is stunning in its simplicity. The service is sung and the anthem is Evening Prayers (Three Prayers of Dietrich Bonhoeffer) by Philip Moore. Sign up if you wish to join us for supper beforehand in the hall at 5pm.
St John’s Late
Returning in November, St John’s Late services offer a friendly but contemplative space for those who’ve missed the morning, want to try something different or need space for reflection. Future Lates are:
Choral Evensong
17th November, 6.00pm
This service is the foundation of English tradition, a gem in the crown of the prayer book. The setting for the responses is by Bernard Rose with the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by C.V Stanford in A. The anthem will be John Rutter’s Gaelic Blessing.
Jazz Mass
24th November, 6.00pm
The atmosphere of a jazz club, great music and the beauty of the eucharist meet in this fantastic service with wine and nibbles available throughout. The setting is Chilcott’s A Little Jazz Mass and the anthem is Acclamation (Gospel Mass) by R.Ray
Autumn Education Courses
Advent Course
Heaven and Earth Collide
The Advent Course will take place on Wednesdays, 11th and 18th December, at 7.30pm. In these two sessions we will be expanding on the theme of our Advent Carol Service, ‘Heaven and Earth Collide: An Advent Odyssey’. For further information and to book please contact: parishadmin@stjohns-hydepark.com. All events are free to attend.
Purcell Club Tour - Westminster Abbey
6.45pm - 9.15pm on Saturday 16th November
The Purcell Club is named after Henry Purcell, the famous composer, who was organist of Westminster Abbey from 1679-1695. It is a male voice choir formed predominantly from members of the Westminster Abbey Old Choristers’ Association, though guest singers join from time to time. The singers give their services in order to put on these tours and all the profits from ticket sales go to support the Abbey and a range of small charities.
Visitors assemble at 6.45pm in the Cloisters for a welcome by a member of the Purcell Club or Abbey clergy. They then move into the Abbey and take seats in the Nave for the commencement of the tour at 7.00pm, when the first piece of sacred music is sung. Our guide describes the history and architecture of the Abbey in some detail, moving from one location of interest to the next, including the Quire, Sacrarium, High Altar, the Cosmati Pavement (unique in this country), St Edward the Confessor’s Shrine, Henry VII Chapel and Poets’ Corner. At various points there is a pause for members of the Purcell Club to sing suitable musical items ranging from the 16th to 21st centuries. On returning to the Nave for the final part of the tour, a short piece is played by one of the Abbey organists to demonstrate the Abbey’s magnificent organ. The tour ends with the choir singing a piece of suitable solemnity, such as ‘The Kontakion for the Departed’, around the Unknown Warrior’s Grave as the lights dim. The evening concludes at approximately 9.15pm. We will look to have a meal beforehand (payable separately) ensuring we are in the Cathedral for 6.45pm.
Tickets are £50 each and we are strictly limited to 25 places. There are still tickets available so if you wish to ensure yourself a place, please book it NOW. Please email the office for further info and to book either of these two events. This is a unique event and shouldn’t be missed.
St John’s Sunday Lunch Club
24th November 2024
The next outing of the lunch club will be following the 10am service on Sunday, 24th November to the Victoria Public House, Paddington where we have agreed a special menu of a roast (chicken, beef or pork), pudding (Sticky toffee pudding / Apple & blackberry crumble / Warm chocolate brownie) and a soft drink for £27 per head including service.
If you would like to attend please contact Alex in the office. As we have done previously we will be paying for the meal in advance and then alcoholic beverages can be purchased on the day directly at the bar.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Book Club
Book Club selected as their next book The Blood of Others (Le Sang des Autres), a 1945 novel by the French existentialist Simone de Beauvoir that depicts the lives of several characters in Paris leading up to and during the Second World War. The novel explores themes of freedom and responsibility. Book Club meets on 13th January to discuss it. For further information on Book Club, please speak to Irwin Nazareth.
Marcus’ Mission trip to Uganda 28th November-December 10th 2024
Marcus Walters-Pearce, our children’s worker, will be going to Uganda for two weeks to participate in a mission trip with ARC Global. During these two weeks, he will be involved in different community projects and outreach services and sharing the Gospel in different church projects across Uganda. The mission trip will also include the distribution of reusable women’s hygiene products and vital medication and first aid equipment for the local community.
Marcus is currently fundraising for his trip. The trip in total costs £1500 and this covers costs of flights, accommodation, meals, travel and the products and equipment that will be taken. There is a fundraising page where you can donate towards the trip: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/marcusxuganda. If you would like to donate in alternative means, please contact Marcus directly.
Gluten-free Communion Wafers
Gluten free wafers are available for those who suffer from a gluten allergy. Please speak to a priest before the service if you would like to receive one at communion.
Morning Anthem
English composer Mark Blatchly (born 1960) was organ scholar at St Paul’s Cathedral, organist at Gloucester and St Edmundsbury Cathedrals and a teacher at Charterhouse until his retirement in 2018. For the Fallen is his best-known composition, setting Laurence Binyon’s famous words which we will hear at the War Memorial shortly and which are read every evening at the Menin Gate. Blatchly’s setting is originally for organ, trumpet and three-part treble voices, which Nick has adapted for full choir.
Sunday, 10th November 2024
Remembrance Sunday
This morning we observe Remembrance Sunday. We have shortened the service in order to be outside at the War Memorial at 11am. At the end of the service the choir will lead us to the War Memorial in the north garden for a short Act of Remembrance, the laying of wreaths and a two minutes’ silence.
Jenny Clark Concert
This year’s Jenny Clark Concert takes place immediately following the 10am service. This year the concert marks 20 years since the purchase of our Yamaha C7 concert grand piano and features both it, our choral scholars and cellist Hannah Lewis. We are very much looking forward to their programme. Make sure you get a hot drink or a glass of fizz, then get a good seat. The concert will last 35-40 minutes and is open to all.
Compline
10th November, 6.00pm
This ancient monastic service, in a candlelit church, is stunning in its simplicity. The service is sung and the anthem is Evening Prayers (Three Prayers of Dietrich Bonhoeffer) by Philip Moore. Sign up if you wish to join us for supper beforehand in the hall at 5pm.
St John’s Late
Returning in November, St John’s Late services offer a friendly but contemplative space for those who’ve missed the morning, want to try something different or need space for reflection. Future Lates are:
Choral Evensong
17th November, 6.00pm
This service is the foundation of English tradition, a gem in the crown of the prayer book. The setting for the responses is by Bernard Rose with the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by C.V Stanford in A. The anthem will be John Rutter’s Gaelic Blessing.
Jazz Mass
24th November, 6.00pm
The atmosphere of a jazz club, great music and the beauty of the eucharist meet in this fantastic service with wine and nibbles available throughout. The setting is Chilcott’s A Little Jazz Mass and the anthem is Acclamation (Gospel Mass) by R.Ray
Autumn Education Courses
Advent Course
Heaven and Earth Collide
The Advent Course will take place on Wednesdays, 11th and 18th December, at 7.30pm. In these two sessions we will be expanding on the theme of our Advent Carol Service, ‘Heaven and Earth Collide: An Advent Odyssey’. For further information and to book please contact: parishadmin@stjohns-hydepark.com. All events are free to attend.
Purcell Club Tour - Westminster Abbey
6.45pm - 9.15pm on Saturday 16th November
The Purcell Club is named after Henry Purcell, the famous composer, who was organist of Westminster Abbey from 1679-1695. It is a male voice choir formed predominantly from members of the Westminster Abbey Old Choristers’ Association, though guest singers join from time to time. The singers give their services in order to put on these tours and all the profits from ticket sales go to support the Abbey and a range of small charities.
Visitors assemble at 6.45pm in the Cloisters for a welcome by a member of the Purcell Club or Abbey clergy. They then move into the Abbey and take seats in the Nave for the commencement of the tour at 7.00pm, when the first piece of sacred music is sung. Our guide describes the history and architecture of the Abbey in some detail, moving from one location of interest to the next, including the Quire, Sacrarium, High Altar, the Cosmati Pavement (unique in this country), St Edward the Confessor’s Shrine, Henry VII Chapel and Poets’ Corner. At various points there is a pause for members of the Purcell Club to sing suitable musical items ranging from the 16th to 21st centuries. On returning to the Nave for the final part of the tour, a short piece is played by one of the Abbey organists to demonstrate the Abbey’s magnificent organ. The tour ends with the choir singing a piece of suitable solemnity, such as ‘The Kontakion for the Departed’, around the Unknown Warrior’s Grave as the lights dim. The evening concludes at approximately 9.15pm. We will look to have a meal beforehand (payable separately) ensuring we are in the Cathedral for 6.45pm.
Tickets are £50 each and we are strictly limited to 25 places. There are still tickets available so if you wish to ensure yourself a place, please book it NOW. Please email the office for further info and to book either of these two events. This is a unique event and shouldn’t be missed.
St John’s Sunday Lunch Club
24th November 2024
The next outing of the lunch club will be following the 10am service on Sunday, 24th November to the Victoria Public House, Paddington where we have agreed a special menu of a roast (chicken, beef or pork), pudding (Sticky toffee pudding / Apple & blackberry crumble / Warm chocolate brownie) and a soft drink for £27 per head including service.
If you would like to attend please contact Alex in the office. As we have done previously we will be paying for the meal in advance and then alcoholic beverages can be purchased on the day directly at the bar.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Book Club
Book Club selected as their next book The Blood of Others (Le Sang des Autres), a 1945 novel by the French existentialist Simone de Beauvoir that depicts the lives of several characters in Paris leading up to and during the Second World War. The novel explores themes of freedom and responsibility. Book Club meets on 13th January to discuss it. For further information on Book Club, please speak to Irwin Nazareth.
Marcus’ Mission trip to Uganda 28th November-December 10th 2024
Marcus Walters-Pearce, our children’s worker, will be going to Uganda for two weeks to participate in a mission trip with ARC Global. During these two weeks, he will be involved in different community projects and outreach services and sharing the Gospel in different church projects across Uganda. The mission trip will also include the distribution of reusable women’s hygiene products and vital medication and first aid equipment for the local community.
Marcus is currently fundraising for his trip. The trip in total costs £1500 and this covers costs of flights, accommodation, meals, travel and the products and equipment that will be taken. There is a fundraising page where you can donate towards the trip: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/marcusxuganda. If you would like to donate in alternative means, please contact Marcus directly.
