Choral Mass
of S Botolph, Patron Missa ‘Ego flos campi’ Padilla Sing joyfully Byrd Prelude in C, BWV 545(i) Bach Please click for the Service Booklet Please Click for the Music Sheet Please click here to join the service live via YouTube
Happy Easter
FROM THE RECTOR Easter is always a time of hope and renewal. This time of year is special not only for Christians around the world, but for everyone. It is a time which brings freshness and cheer as the winter months ebb away and spring comes into bud. I wish you all a very Happy Easter when it comes and the joy and hope of the season. The Maundy Thursday Mass is the last service I take at St Botolph’s before I
Ash Wednesday
Choral Mass and Imposition of Ashes at 1.10 pm Mass XVIII plainchant; Miserere mei and Emendemus in melius Byrd There will also be two short services of Imposition of Ashes at 8.10 am and 5.10 pm, and Fr David will be available for ashing outside service times on request.
Animal Blessing Service
Click the link below to see details of the upcoming service on 3 October 2025 St Francis 2025 poster
Health update on The Rector
Many of you will know that Fr David was admitted to St Thomas’s Hospital for a week at the start of December following a severe recurrence of a long-standing spinal injury - he was able with the help of strong pain medication to lead a few services later in the month, but was advised to rest at home after Christmas, so he has not been at church yet this year although he was able to do some work from home.
Advent and Christmas services and events at St Botolph’s
Our Advent theme this year is The Healing of the Nations, and our Advent and Christmas charities have been chosen to reflect this theme and our focus on mental health: collections and alms given during Advent and at carol services will be divided between The Refugee Council for its therapeutic work with refugees in London, and Beyond Conflict for a project supporting the mental health of children affected by the war in Ukraine. There will be an opportunity to hear
