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[13 Jan 2020 | Leave a Comment | ]
New 9.30 Communion Musical Setting

To help with the new musical setting for the 9:30 Sunday Service, the choir has recorded these versions of the Gloria and Agnus Dei.

Archer Lincoln Setting: Gloria

Archer Lincoln Setting: Agnus Dei

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[7 Jun 2018 | Leave a Comment | ]
Summer Serenade! Sunday 24th June at 3.30pm

Strings, strawberries and song at St George’s church. 
Back by popular demand, this will be the eighth of these popular  summer afternoon concerts, with Pimms and strawberries served  during the interval.  The Harmony  choir, violinist Helen Page, together with guest artistes present a programme of well-loved music, both light and classical, with a ‘Last Night of the Proms’ finale. 
Where else could you find Pimms, strawberries and entertainment for only £8?
The perfect Sunday afternoon!
Further information and advance booking call 01635 45978 or pay at door.

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[8 Apr 2018 | Leave a Comment | ]
Patronal Festival 22nd April – Evensong at 6pm for St George’s Day

Celebrate our wonderfully mysterious, dragon-slaying patron saint, St George, at our Patronal Evensong on Sunday 22nd April.

The history of St George is shrouded in legend, but the story goes that the fiesty young knight was riding through Libya when he encountered a fearsome beast living in a swamp on the outskirts of a city.  The beast, having eaten all the livestock in the vicinity, was requiring regular meals in the form of one city-dweller per day.  In order to keep the hungry beast from rampaging and helping itself, the citizens would draw lots to determine who should be sacrificed.
St George rode into the city on the day that the King’s daughter was about to be fed …

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[29 Jun 2016 | Leave a Comment | ]
Pimms and Proms at the Summer Serenade!

Do  join us for a relaxing afternoon concert complete with Pimms, Strawberries and a ‘Proms’ finale!
At St George’s Church, Andover Road at 3.30pm Sunday 3rd July.
Featuring:
Helen Page (violin)
Claire Haines (cello)
Sophie Glenny (clarinet)
Clive Grant
and Harmony
Tickets are £8 and include refreshments.  Buy tickets on the door or reserve on 01635 45978.

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[22 Jun 2016 | 3 Comments | ]
Why not consider hiring St George’s?

Is your community group looking for a meeting venue?  Then why not consider hiring St George’s?
St George’s has a carbon neutral heating system, future-proofed for generations to come.  We also have a beautiful new meeting room in the north transept.   The church is a light, bright, warm and welcoming space which lends itself to a host of community events.
If you are looking for a venue for your community group, look no further than St George’s!

The church seats up to 300 and is ideal for concerts, rehearsals, seminars, exhibitions or as a meeting venue.  The glazed transept room can accommodate up to 30 and is perfect for smaller groups and meetings.
We would love to see …

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[13 Jun 2016 | Leave a Comment | ]
Summer Club for Adults

Calling all adults: Creation is coming your way!
Why not join us throughout August for 5 afternoons of activities?
On the afternoons of 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st August from 2-4pm at St George’s Church, Newbury
We hope to offer some of the following crafts and activities:  
Singing, hand-bell ringing, easy hand sewing, picture journaling, flower arranging, circle dancing, beginners yoga, poetry, play readings, no hassle cookery, jigsaw puzzles, mindfulness colouring, beer tasting  – to name but a few!
Cream teas will be served at the end of each afternoon 
You might simply like to join us for a chat and some company – please feel very welcome.
If you are interested in joining in, please contact us for more information:
church.office@newbury.org.uk or …

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[13 Nov 2012 | Leave a Comment | ]
Holy Week & Easter Services

 
 
 
Main Holy Week & Easter
Services
Come and rejoice with us
 
 
      Palm Sunday, 24th March
       9.30am    Procession from Falkland Memorial,
followed by Holy Communion
 Maundy Thursday, 28th March
8.00pm Institution of the Lord’s Supper (full ritual)
9.30pm Watch to midnight

Good Friday, 29th March
10.00am All Age Easter Garden Service
2.00pm Good Friday Walk of Witness
From the Common (by the Battery End    mounds), to St George’s Church,
followed by,
2.30pm Traditional Good Friday Service
 Easter Day, 31st March
5.45am Easter Vigil leading into,
6.00am First Mass of Easter (full ritual)
8.30am Book of Common Prayer Communion
10.00am All Age Easter Service