Join us on Saturday 13th December at 5.00pm for our annual Christingle Service at Sherborne Abbey. This much-loved celebration brings together people of all ages for a joyful and meaningful start to the Christmas season. With candlelight, carols and the making of Christingles, it is a beautiful service for children, families and the whole community....
Eucharist, sung by the Abbey Choir Setting Missa Brevis Matthew O’Donovan Carols In the bleak midwinter Holst Adam lay ybounden Warlock Nativity Carol Rutter Hymns 5, 15, 11, 490 Organ Toccata on Veni Emmanuel Andrew Carter
Choral Evensong, sung by the Abbey Choir Introit: Adam lay ybounden, Warlock Responses: Shephard Psalm 73 vv 1–12 Canticles: Stanford in G Anthem: Ding Dong! Merrily on high, arr Stuart Nicholson Hymns 7, 10 Organ: Rorate Caeli, Melissa Dunphy
Amid the busyness of December, A Quieter Christmas offers a gentle, reflective service for anyone who would value a calmer space before the celebrations begin. You may be remembering a loved one, feeling the pace of the season, or simply wishing for a little stillness. Whatever your reason, this peaceful time provides a chance to pause,...
