The Choir Of All Saints' Church, Hove

This Advent Sunday, we are very happy and excited to admit our youngest member, Nathan, as a full chorister into the choir. He will be presented with his surplice at the end of Mass by Fr Ryan and our Director of Music, Jon. Congratulations!

Join us this Sunday evening at 7pm for our Advent Carol Service here at All Saints Hove. Advent is a season of expectation as the Church prepares to celebrate the coming (adventus) of Christ in his incarnation, and also as judge and saviour at the end of time. The readings and liturgies not only direct us to Christ’s birth, they also challenge the modern reluctance to confront the theme of divine judgement. The characteristic note of Advent is therefore expectation, rather th...an penitence. Advent focuses on the key people who were prepared and chosen by God to make possible the incarnation of his Son; the Blessed Virgin Mary, John the Baptist, Elizabeth and Zechariah; and the Old Testament prophets who look towards the coming of the Kingdom of God. Advent, then, is the season of promise and hope. ‘O Rising Sun, you are the Splendour of eternal light and the sun of justice. O come and enlighten those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death.’ To include music by Judith Weir, Giovanni de Palestrina, and Paul Manz.
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Join us this final Sunday of the liturgical year as we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King at our 10am Choral Mass. Instituted in 1925 in the aftermath of World War I, Pope Pius XI noted that while there had been a cessation of hostilities, there was no true peace throughout the world. Deploring the rise of class divisions and unbridled nationalism, he maintained that true peace can only be found under the Kingship of Christ as the "Prince of Peace". Music includes works by Basil Harwood and John Rutter.

During these harsh and difficult winter months, we give thanks for the members of our choir, volunteers from All Saints Hove, and other churches throughout Hove who give their time freely to help feed and provide a bed in a safe space for the homeless of our city. We are proud to be an inclusive church which does not discriminate, on any level, on grounds of economic power, gender, mental health, physical ability, race or sexuality. - 'Be present, O merciful God, and protect... us through the silent hours of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and chances of this fleeting world, may repose upon thy eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen'
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'The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and the pain of death shall not touch them. To the eyes of the foolish, they seemed to perish, but they are in peace'. Join us this morning at 10am as we remember those who gave their lives for us, and who still fight for freedom, equality and peace today. Music includes Darke in Am and 'The souls of the Righteous' by Geraint Lewis.

Many congratulations and thanks to the choir from Eastbourne College for their fabulous Evensong this evening. We look forward to welcoming them back soon!

Our monthly Caritas meal, expertly(!?) being prepared by our musical director Jon Rawles and choir members Louise Andrews and Graham Harvey! A brilliant afternoon had by all - and if you fancy volunteering to help out, please contact our pastoral assistant Laura Darrall at pastoralassistant@allsaintshove.org 😊🥔🍗🍅🍲🍰🥧☕

We may be on our summer holiday, but after all our hard work we have received some incredible news today that we are very happy and proud of. We can't wait to share it with you all, but just a few details to finalise first and we'll let you know...!

Thank you Guildford Cathedral for an amazing opportunity to be a part of your wonderful musical life this weekend! An incredible experience to end our term! Time for a well earned rest until September...!

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On this fabulous Pride Weekend(!) 🌈 we are very excited and fortunate to be singing the weekend services at Guildford Cathedral. Evensong today at 5pm with Preces & Responses by Richard Shepherd, Canticles in F by John Ireland, and Hail, Gladdening Light by Charles Wood!

Come and join us this Sunday, 10am at All Saints Hove as we celebrate the Feast of Mary Magdalene, who was the first witness to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our music this week includes Bob Chilcott's 'A Little Jazz Mass', and Will Todd's 'Amazing Grace'. Gather, rejoice, and be inspired in our magnificent church with some stunning music.

Had an absolutely amazing time with the staff from All Saints Hove yesterday!
The choir were well respresented by our Director of Music, Jon Rawles, and our organ scholar, Jamie Andrews - who between them landed on their feet the most out of everyone! 😎😉👊🐒🌲🌳

This Sunday at our Eucharist, we will be singing hymns and anthems marking Sea Sunday, and 200 years of the Sailors' Society; who tirelessly work helping the change the lives of seafarers and their families. Join as at 10am for this wonderful service in our seaside parish at All Saints Hove.

The great organ which was built by the firm of William Hill & Son, London, was originally provided with 14 organ stops when installed in 1894, and then enlarged to 48 speaking stops (including the only full length 32 Open Wood stop between London and Winchester) in 1905; in 1915 it was then encased in a double fronted organ-case of magnificent proportions designed by Frank Loughborough Pearson.
The organ was restored in 1987 and was one of the first to be awarded a historic organ certificate by the British Institute of Organ Studies as being of international importance. It has informed the restoration of other large Hill organs, including those of Peterborough and Lichfield cathedrals and also Eton College.

Thoroughly enjoyed being a part of and supporting our All Saints Hove Messy Church with Laura Darrall, Ryan A D Green, Sarah Sutherland-Rowe, and Jon Rawles with some lovely singing and games leading to our Pentecost celebration, coming soon! 🎉 🔥 ⛪ 🎶 (though our Director of Music was sad he lost the paper prayer-aeroplane challenge...!) ✈

Today marks the 127th anniversary of the Nave and Side Aisles of our magnificent building being consecrated by the Bishop of Chichester, The Rt Revd Richard Durnford. Gather, worship and rejoice in this wonderful space every day, and hear our fabulous choir every Sunday at 10am!

As if you needed any more reasons to join and be a part of our wonderful choir...
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Did you know, the first stone of our stunning & beautiful church was laid on this day in 1889, and those same stones have been echoing with the music of God's people and praise ever since? Gather, listen and rejoice with us every Sunday at 10am

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Worshipping and singing with this lovely bunch of people gives me so much pleasure - the highlight of my weekends!

These peeps are wonderful, a joy to listen to.

I think they’re amazing, but I am the vicar!

Have loved singing with this choir over the last year, during my times off from university. A fun and friendly group of people and great musicians, whose talent and commitment really add to the worship of the Church.