There are lots of significant events and services happening in the coming weeks either at St Martin-in-the-Fields or where we are playing a part. These include:
Confirmation
Wednesday 29 May, 6.30pm
We are delighted that the Bishop of London, Rt Revd and Rt Hon Sarah Mullally, will be with us to confirm members of our English-speaking and Chinese-speaking congregations.
BBC Radio 4 Ascension Day Eucharist
Thursday 30 May, 8pm, BBC Radio 4
We are delighted to welcome as our preacher the Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford. The music includes the premiere of Bob Chilcott's Samba Mass, and is sung by the BBC Radio 4 Daily Service Singers and St Martin's Voices, directed by Bob Chilcott. The service will be led by Revd Dr Sam Wells. Congregational admission is by ticket available from the vergers after services or from the Box Office. Please arrive in plenty of time for the service (doors open 7.00pm) and be seated in church by 7.40pm or tune into BBC Radio 4 at 8pm.
Pots and thrones: ritual bronze vessels of the Shang and Zhou dynasties
Thursday 6 June 2019 6.30pm
St Martin’s Hall, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 4JH
Talk (in English) followed by drinks reception. Yi Chen will speak on ‘Pots and thrones: ritual bronze vessels of the Shang and Zhou dynasties’. Free tickets here or phone Jonathan Evens on 020-7766-1127 and leave your name and phone number.
This is the fourth lecture in our occasional series of art talks focusing on aspects of Chinese Art. Yi Chen is Curator: Early Chinese Collections at the British Museum.
Thy Kingdom Come
Sunday 9 June, Trafalgar Square
After the very first Ascension Day the disciples gathered with Mary, constantly devoting themselves to prayer while they waited for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. During the 11 days of Thy Kingdom Come.Through events including 24-7 prayer rooms, prayer days, prayer walks and half nights of prayer it is hoped that everyone who takes part will deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, pray for God’s spirit to work in the lives of those they know and come to realise that every aspect of their life is the stuff of prayer. Thy Kingdom Come will culminate in a special Beacon Event in Trafalgar Square on Pentecost Sunday. This free, fun, family festival and Service is an event for Christians of all denominations. Be sure to register your interest now.
The Time Is Now
26th June, Westminster
In Westminster on 26th June, as part of TCC (The Climate Coalition), Christian Aid is organising The Time Is Now, a huge event where we can celebrate our faith in action, lobby our political representatives, pray together and energise one another for the challenges to come. It’s an opportunity to tell MPs that it’s time to act on climate change and to put a net zero greenhouse gases target by 2045 into law, now.
To take part you need to sign up at www.thetimeisnowfaithevents.eventbrite.com for workshops held at St Martin’s and a speaker event at Church House, plus sign up for the lobby at https://www.thetimeisnowmap.co.uk. There is a lobby guide available which includes FAQs. When you sign up your MP will be e-mailed directly inviting her/him to meet you on the day. The MP may give a specific time but expect to be waiting around as the lobby is between 1-4pm.
London Festival of Architecture panel and building tour
St Martin’s Hall on 26th June, 6.30- 8.00pm
Today the more transient nature of cities and how we are now occupying public space and buildings, is allowing places to be inhabited more fluidly, creatively and imaginatively – the boundary between spaces and places is being released. How are public places evolving and responding to the changing nature of how people are inhabiting them?
Thy Kingdom Come
Sunday 9 June, Trafalgar Square
After the very first Ascension Day the disciples gathered with Mary, constantly devoting themselves to prayer while they waited for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. During the 11 days of Thy Kingdom Come.Through events including 24-7 prayer rooms, prayer days, prayer walks and half nights of prayer it is hoped that everyone who takes part will deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, pray for God’s spirit to work in the lives of those they know and come to realise that every aspect of their life is the stuff of prayer. Thy Kingdom Come will culminate in a special Beacon Event in Trafalgar Square on Pentecost Sunday. This free, fun, family festival and Service is an event for Christians of all denominations. Be sure to register your interest now.
- 12noon to 3.30pm: At the top of the square there will be marquees in which different groups will be offering a rolling programme of prayer. In the main square there will be a gospel choir, an escapologist, a dance troop, steel band, Salvation Army band and other activities to join in with from jugglers, face painters, magicians and artists. Can I encourage you to come along to celebrate the gift of prayer in the joy of the Holy Spirit.
- 3.30pm to 4.00pm: The Kingdom Choir will take to the stage.
- 4.00pm to 6.00pm: The Pentecost Service will be hosted by Dan Walker and Lady T. Matt Redman is leading worship and there will be contributors including Pastor Agu, Archbishop Angaelos, Cardinal Nichols, Jonathan Bryan, Bishop Sarah Mullally and Archbishop Justin will be preaching.
The Time Is Now
26th June, Westminster
In Westminster on 26th June, as part of TCC (The Climate Coalition), Christian Aid is organising The Time Is Now, a huge event where we can celebrate our faith in action, lobby our political representatives, pray together and energise one another for the challenges to come. It’s an opportunity to tell MPs that it’s time to act on climate change and to put a net zero greenhouse gases target by 2045 into law, now.
To take part you need to sign up at www.thetimeisnowfaithevents.eventbrite.com for workshops held at St Martin’s and a speaker event at Church House, plus sign up for the lobby at https://www.thetimeisnowmap.co.uk. There is a lobby guide available which includes FAQs. When you sign up your MP will be e-mailed directly inviting her/him to meet you on the day. The MP may give a specific time but expect to be waiting around as the lobby is between 1-4pm.
London Festival of Architecture panel and building tour
St Martin’s Hall on 26th June, 6.30- 8.00pm
Today the more transient nature of cities and how we are now occupying public space and buildings, is allowing places to be inhabited more fluidly, creatively and imaginatively – the boundary between spaces and places is being released. How are public places evolving and responding to the changing nature of how people are inhabiting them?
A talk and panel discussion in St Martin’s Hall on 26th June, 6.30- 8.00pm, around the important of releasing these boundaries through considered, creative and imaginative design will be presented with the following participants:
- Revd Jonathan Evens (SMITF)
- Christopher Burton and Robert Kennett (EPA)
- Kathryn Harris (PCC)
- Vicky Wagner (Publica)
- Ruchi Chakravarty (Westminster)
- Chair – Andrew Caspari
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