It’s getting near the time for the annual Carol Service at St Andrew’s Leytonstone, and rehearsals started last night. For the Carol Service we have a “Community Choir” — people from the community, and people from church who don’t usually … Continue reading
At St Andrew’s Leytonstone we’re hosting a hymnathon this weekend, to raise money for the repair of our pipe organ. Fundraising is going well, but there have been some questions. In this time of austerity, unemployment and recession, what are … Continue reading
I had a bit of a rant on Twitter this morning. I was upset by the government’s continued assault on the poor and vulnerable through the dismantling of the welfare state, and I was frustrated with churches for what seems … Continue reading
The historic nearly-100-year-old pipe organ at St Andrew’s Leytonstone will soon fall silent unless we can raise £25000 to repair the bellows. We’ll be hosting a sponsored hymnathon, singing all of the hymns in the New English Hymnal. Could you … Continue reading
The organ at St Andrew’s Leytonstone has been in need of repair for some time. Before I got there, a first stage of repairs was done; the second stage was deferred. Here’s a quote from our organ builder’s estimate on … Continue reading
This service will draw on a mix of Advent and Christmas repertoire, including the Advent Prose and Berlioz’s Shepherd’s Farewell, as well as a West Gallery carol and traditional hymns. There will also be a rehearsal at 3.30pm on 11th … Continue reading
I’m not in London at the moment, and where I am is perfectly safe. St Andrew’s Leytonstone will be open tomorrow from 11am to 3pm for prayer and for discussing concerns and responses to the London riots. I might do … Continue reading
This Saturday there will be a Big Hymn Sing at 1pm at St Andrew’s Leytonstone. The congregation have sponsored about 30 hymns and I will add some more that I think are worth singing, for a total of about 48. … Continue reading
David Sinden has a series of blog posts recording different stops on various organs, one at a time so that you can really hear the character of the stop. It seemed like a good project, so I decided to try … Continue reading
This badge from Miss Music Nerd pretty much sums up my feelings on the subject. Alleluia, I survived! Like her, I’m also left with a rather large “to do after Holy Week” list that needs tackling. I think mine starts … Continue reading