THE TEMPLE CHURCH. THE REVD ROBIN GRIFFITH-JONES, M.A. Master. THE REVD HUGH MEAD, M.A., B.LITT. Reader

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1 THE TEMPLE CHURCH Regular Services and Special Events May 2013 THE REVD ROBIN GRIFFITH-JONES, M.A. Master THE REVD HUGH MEAD, M.A., B.LITT. Reader MR JAMES VIVIAN, M.A., F.R.C.O. Director of Music and Organist MR GREG MORRIS, M.A., F.R.C.O. Associate Organist 1

2 FORTHCOMING SPECIAL SERVICES Thursday 9 May, 5.45 p.m. with St Bride s Fleet Street and St Dunstan-in-the-West THREE CHURCHES EVENSONG FOR ASCENSION DAY Music to include: Prière du Christ montant vers son Père (L Ascension) (Messiaen) Alleluia, ascendit Deus (Thalben-Ball) Canticles in D (Dyson) God is gone up (Finzi) We are delighted to welcome members of the Edmund Plowden Trust to this service. Followed by drinks in the Round or the Master s Garden. Suggested donation for drinks 5. 2

3 FORTHCOMING SPECIAL SERVICES Sunday 19 May, a.m. CHORAL MATTINS as part of the London Festival of Contemporary Church Music Music to include: Mother of God (The Veil of the Temple) (Tavener) Canticles in B flat (Stanford) But let my due Feet never fail (Jackson) Veni, Creator Spiritus (Rütti) ********** Sunday 9 June, a.m. CHORAL MATTINS Followed by a Congregational Drinks Reception in the Round. Further to the success of our Drinks Reception earlier this year, we have decided to hold a similar event in the Round (or in the Master s Garden if the weather permits). Do join us for drinks and sandwiches after Mattins. Cost for adults 12, teenagers 6.00 and the under 13 s are free. To book for the Reception, please contact Catherine de Satgé in the Church Office. catherine@templechurch.com or Tel: ALL WELCOME 3

4 REGULAR SERVICES AND EVENTS SUNDAY 8.30 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION (said) a.m. CHORAL MATTINS SUNDAY SCHOOL Children are most welcome to the Church s Sunday School, which meets in the Church Office, 2 King s Bench Walk. The Sunday School teachers are Geri Peterson, Sue Lindsey, Claire Sharples, Kate Langmuir and Melinda Traves. For more information please contact Liz Clarke, , liz@templechurch.com. TUESDAY TO FRIDAY 9.00 a.m a.m. MORNING PRAYER (said) WEDNESDAY 1.15 p.m p.m. ORGAN RECITAL Our series of Wednesday Organ Recitals is currently suspended due to the organ refurbishment. There will be three recitals in June and July to celebrate the organ s completion as part of the City of London Festival. Please see pages 3-4 and our website, for further information. THURSDAY 1.15 p.m. HOLY COMMUNION (said) CONFIRMATION On Sunday 28 July the Bishop of London is kindly returning to preside at a Service of Baptism and Confirmation and Choral Communion. The service will be followed by a family barbecue for the whole congregation. If you or any of your children or grand-children would like to consider confirmation this summer, do get in touch with me; we will be holding sessions to prepare candidates from Easter onwards. Robin Griffith-Jones, master@templechurch.com 4

5 SPECIAL EVENTS TRINITY TERM MAY TUES 7 May, 5.45 p.m. THURS 9 MAY, 5.45 p.m. Ascension Day JUNE MON 3 JUNE, 6.00 p.m. SUN 9 JUNE, a.m. WED 12 JUNE, 5.45 p.m. MON 24 JUNE, 1.15 p.m. SPECIAL SERVICE for the many generous donors to the Temple Church Organ Fund. This is a ticketed service. CHORAL EVENSONG: with St Dunstan-in-the West and St Bride s Fleet Street. We extend a special welcome also to the members of the Edmund Plowden Trust. Followed by drinks in the Round or the Master s Garden. (Suggested donation for drinks 5.) BOOK LAUNCH: Islam and English Law, edited by Robin Griffith-Jones (Cambridge University Press, 2013). Based on the foundational public discussions in the Royal Courts of Justice and the Temple Church, Islam in English Law. Further details on back cover of this booklet. CHORAL MATTINS: followed by Congregational Drinks Reception in the Round or the Master s Garden. To book please contact Catherine de Satgé, or catherine@templechurch.com CHORAL EVENSONG: In Celebration of the Inns Amity and in Honour of Magna Carta (15 June 1215). Speaker: The Rt Hon. The Lord Judge of Draycote, Magna Carta. The Inns own Amity Dinner to follow in Middle Temple. ORGAN RECITAL: James Vivian (Temple Church). Part of the City of London Festival. 5

6 MON 24 JUNE, 5.45 p.m. WED 26 JUNE, 6.45 p.m. JULY MON 1 JULY, 1.15 p.m. MON 8 JULY, 1.15 p.m. TUES 9 JULY, 6.45 p.m. SUN 28 JULY, a.m. CHORAL EVENSONG: The Nativity of St John the Baptist. Followed by drinks in the Round or the Master s Garden. (Suggested donation for drinks 5.) CONCERT: THE HOLST SINGERS Stephen Layton, conductor. A wonderful programme for a summer s evening, including Fauré s glorious Requiem. Tickets: 20, 15, 10. For further information and to book, contact Alex Madgwick, or ORGAN RECITAL: Stephen Cleobury (King s College, Cambridge). Part of the City of London Festival. ORGAN RECITAL: Greg Morris (Temple Church). Part of the City of London Festival. CONCERT: Transports of Delight The Templars: Tom Williams, director. The Choirmen of the Temple Church directed by one of their own members, Tom Williams, present a musical and light-hearted voyage around transport and places, from Manhattan to Scarborough, in the company of Flanders and Swann, Thomas Weelkes, Lennon and McCartney and many more. Tickets: 20, 15, 10. For further information and to book, contact Alex Madgwick, or BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION AND CHORAL COMMUNION: Last Service of the Legal Year. President and Preacher: The Bishop of London. Followed by a family barbecue in Church Court. 6

7 THURSDAY 2 MAY MAY p.m. HOLY COMMUNION (said) SATURDAY 4 MAY 4.00 p.m. WEDDING Kevin Carmody and Katharine Eyre-Maunsell SUNDAY 5 MAY The Fifth Sunday after Easter 8.30 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION (said) a.m. BAPTISM Sophie André a.m. CHORAL MATTINS Organ Prelude Miniature Suite (Ireland) Introit I would find thee (Thalben-Ball) Responses (Radcliffe) Psalm 40 vv.1-9 1st Lesson Ezekiel Te Deum in F (Ireland) 2nd Lesson John end Jubilate (Plainsong) Anthem I was glad (Parry) Preacher The Master Organ Voluntary Sonata in G (4th mvt) (Elgar) TUESDAY 7 MAY 5.45 p.m. SPECIAL SERVICE - for the many generous donors to the Temple Church Organ Fund. This is a ticketed service. 7

8 THURSDAY 9 MAY 1.15 p.m. HOLY COMMUNION (said) 5.45 p.m. CHORAL EVENSONG Ascension Day Organ Prelude Prière du Christ montant vers son Père from L Ascension (Messiaen) Introit Alleluia, ascendit Deus (Thalben-Ball) Responses (Radcliffe) Psalm 122 1st Lesson Daniel Magnificat in D (Dyson) 2nd Lesson Acts Nunc Dimittis in D (Dyson) Anthem God is gone up (Finzi) Organ Voluntary Coronation March: Orb and Sceptre (Walton) SATURDAY 11 MAY 4.00 p.m. WEDDING Austin Stoton and Emily Button SUNDAY 12 MAY The Sunday after Ascension Day 8.30 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION (said) a.m. BAPTISM Olivia Poppy Turquet a.m. CHORAL MATTINS (Men s Voices) Organ Prelude Psalm-Prelude, Set 2, No.1 (Howells) Introit O Rex gloriae (Marenzio) Responses (Moore) Psalm 99 1st Lesson 2 Kings Te Deum (Victoria) 2nd Lesson Acts , 21-end Jubilate (Plainsong) Anthem Viri Gallilei (Palestrina) Preacher The Reader Organ Voluntary Allegro appassionato (Harwood) 8

9 THURSDAY 16 MAY 1.15 p.m. HOLY COMMUNION (said) SUNDAY 19 MAY Whit Sunday 8.30 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION (said) a.m. CHORAL MATTINS as part of the London Festival of Contemporary Church Music. Organ Prelude Communion from Messe de la Pentecôte (Messiaen) Introit Mother of God, The Veil of the Temple (Tavener) Responses (Radcliffe) Psalm 150 1st Lesson From 1 Chronicles 15 and 16 Te Deum in B flat (Stanford) 2nd Lesson Acts Jubilate in B flat (Stanford) Anthem But let my due Feet never fail (Jackson) Preacher The Master Organ Voluntary Veni, Creator Spiritus (Rütti) THURSDAY 23 MAY 1.15 p.m. HOLY COMMUNION (said) 5.45p.m. MEMORIAL SERVICE Peter Harrison QC, Master of the Bench, Inner Temple FRIDAY 24 MAY 1.00 p.m. MEMORIAL SERVICE Roger Payton SATURDAY 25 MAY 3.00 p.m. WEDDING Stephen Keay and Sonal Sodha 9

10 SUNDAY 26 MAY Trinity Sunday 8.30 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION (said) a.m. BAPTISM Clara Delphie Griffin a.m. CHORAL COMMUNION Organ Prelude Allein Gott in der Höh sei ehr, BWV 676 (Bach) Introit Gloria tibi domine (Byrd) Mass Missa Brevis in F, K 192 (Mozart) Epistle Revelation Gradual Psalm 8 Gospel John Credo (Merbecke) Preacher The Master Communion Anthem Great Lord of Lords (Gibbons) Organ Voluntary Fugue in E flat major, BWV 552 (St Anne) (Bach) p.m. BAPTISM Nancy Cosima Walmsley THURSDAY 30 MAY 1.15 p.m. HOLY COMMUNION (said) 10

11 Address for all Correspondence CHURCH INFORMATION The Temple Church Office First Floor, 2 King s Bench Walk Temple EC4Y 7DE The Master The Revd Robin Griffith-Jones Tel: master@templechurch.com PA to the Master, Catherine de Satgé Tel: catherine@templechurch.com The Verger, John Shearer Tel: verger@templechurch.com The Choir Further information about the choir and scholarships for choristers is available from: The Director of Music, James Vivian The Associate Organist, Greg Morris Tel: Fax: Music Administrator, Liz Clarke Tel: liz@templechurch.com The choristers singing-teacher is Anita Morrison. Concerts and other Events Development Consultant: Rachel Pearson Tel: rachel@templechurch.com Finance and Box Office Manager: Carol Butler Tel: Events and Marketing Assistant: Alex Madgwick Tel: alex@templechurch.com 11

12 We would be delighted if you can join us at the launch of this book. The Temple Church Monday 3rd June, 6.00pm 7.30pm Based on the foundational series of public discussions at the Royal Courts of Justice and the Temple Church, launched with Archbishop Rowan Williams lecture on shari a law. Panel Discussion of the Book and its Themes. Chairman: Stephen Hockman, QC. Panellists: Lord Williams of Oystermouth (Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury), Prof Maleiha Malik (KCL) and others. 12 Followed by refreshments. The book will be on sale. CPD-accreditation applied for. Please let Catherine de Satgé know if you are able to join us , catherine@templechurch.com