St. Ann'S Church

Come and join our Advent celebrations starting today. Call in to the church and pick up a Christmas programme and take a moment to think about the real meaning of Christmas.

Christmas Day Eucharist
A joyful celebration of the coming of the Saviour! With the choir of St Ann’s Featuring Haydn’s ‘Little Organ Mass’ and Sir Christémas by William Matthias

Christmas Eve: Carols by Candlelight - 3pm The shops and markets are closed – now the true start of Christmas. A service suitable for all the family with popular carols and readings. Free entry with a collection. Please note: this is a very popular service, please arrive early to ensure you get a seat and entry.

A traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols. With the choir of St Ann’s. Featuring the following choral items: Adam lay Ybounden – Warlock Coventry Carol - trad. O magnum mysterium – Palestrina... Puer Nobis - Richard Rodney Bennett Magnificat from the Second Service – Leighton In the bleak midwinter – Darke Here is the Little Door – Howells Love came down at Christmas - Lloyd The service will begin and end with an opportunity to listen to our Director of Music play selections from Messiaen's La Nativité du Seignueur. Free, with a collection for the work of the church.
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Simon Passmore gives this year’s hour-long Christmas organ recital. Free Entry, Retiring Collection.

Come along and enjoy our homemade cakes, coffee and tea at reasonable prices while buying your cards and crafts for Christmas. You can also take a moment in the sanctuary of St Ann's beautiful church away from the hustle and bustle of Manchester City Centre.

A feast of carols, choral music and readings with the Choir of St Ann’s to begin the Advent season. Featuring the following choral items: Adam lay Ybounden – Ord Remember not, Lord, our offences – Purcell Tomorrow shall be my dancing day – Willcocks... Hymn to the Virgin – Britten Exsultate Deo - Palestrina Please note the time of the service. Free, with collection for the work of the church.
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On Sunday 15 July our service of choral evensong will, as a one off, take place at the earlier time of 3pm (rather than 5pm). All welcome. #ChurchofEngland

Final day of The Spirit of Manchester Flower Festival: drop in until the church closes at 10. We've got a concert this evening given by the gospel choir Manchester Inspirational Voices. It's at 7pm. Thank you to LJ Real Estate in the Isle of Man who are sponsoring tonight’s concert. https://www.stannsmanchester.com/…/the- spirit-of-mancheste…/

The flower festival is open tonight and tomorrow (10 - 10 on each day)

the sculpture of "homeless Jesus" was installed today. Come and see it outside church.

St Ann’s Remembers: The Spirit of Manchester Flower Festival at St Ann’s church
On Monday 21st May to Wednesday 23rd May, we will be hosting ‘The Spirit of Manchester’ Flower Festival to commemorate the 12-month anniversary of the Manchester Arena bombing, in partnership with ‘Flowers North West’.
... Following this heart-breaking event, St Ann’s Square became a shrine to those who were killed in the attack, with mourners flocking to the city to pay their respects, leave floral tributes and to show solidarity with one another. The Square became a sea of flowers. St Ann’s Church also became a focal point, for people seeking solace, comfort and support.
The flowers laid in the Square were an astonishing expression of our city’s response to the tragedy. It is estimated that around 250,000 – 300,000 tributes were laid in the three weeks after the bombing. It was our privilege to meet so many people.
It is hoped that the various events being held in our city around the 12-month anniversary will allow us to remember all those affected and strengthen relationships and solidarity for all Mancunians, whatever their religion, their background or politics.
The Festival will also feature an Art Exhibition, ‘Embracing Manchester’ by artist, Ghislaine Howard.
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Holy Week and Easter Services (including music)
Sunday 25 March: Palm Sunday
9am Holy Communion (said)
... 10.45am Sung Eucharist with palm processionn Langlais, Messe Solenelle (omit Agnus dei) Gradual: Weelkes, Hosanna Communion: Bruckner, Christus factus est
5pm Choral Evensong Howells, Chichester Service Leighton Responses Psalm 69 Anthem: Cecilia McDowall, Ave Maria*
Tuesday 27 March: Holy Tuesday
12.15pm Holy Communion (said) 1pm Organ Recital (Simon Passmore)
Thursday 28 March: Maundy Thursday
12.15pm Holy Communion (said)
7.30pm Choral Eucharist with the Washing of Feet Introit: Poulenc, Tristis est anima mea Walton, Missa Brevis Washing of Feet: Duruflé, Ubi Caritas Psalm 22
Friday 29 March: Good Friday
12 noon Seven Last Words A service of readings and music Hear my prayer – Purcell (Psalm 102, v.1) Crucifixus – Lotti (from the Credo of the Missa Ordinary) Civitas sancti – Byrd (Isaiah 64 v.10) A Litany – Walton (Drop, drop slow tears – Fletcher) Kyrie – Byrd (from the Missa Ordinary) Bach – O Mensch, bewein (organ) and congregational hymns
Sunday 1 April: Easter Day
9am Holy Communion (said)
10.45am Sung Eucharist Introit: Byrd, Haec Dies Vierne, Messe Solenelle Communion: (i) Vierne, Benedictus (ii) Eric Whitacre, I thank You God for most this amazing day
5pm Choral Evensong Dyson in D Rose Responses Anthem: Wood, Hail, gladdening light
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Concert on Saturday at church:

If you have missed it, Northwest tonight came from St. Ann's Church North West Tonight, Evening News: 22/12/2017: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b09jg6px via @bbciplayer

Out tree has arrived thanks to Anthony @flourishMcr Why not check it out during the next days or join us for our services. https://www.stannsmanchester.com/christma s/

This will be my second wedding at little church and I am sure that this union will be just as memorable and happy as the last one

This church is beautiful and peaceful. The choir where practising it sounded lovely x

The stained glass Windows are beautiful. There is a feeling of peace inside . After the bustle of the Square it it truly wonderful.

Lovely service - Carols by Candlelight - yesterday. Beautifully delivered & well organised thank you

I got married here 21 years ago it's a beautiful place x

Gorgeous church lovely calming friendly church welcomes everyone x

Fantastic flower festival for the spirit of Manchester. Thank you and well done everybody.

Beautiful, clean, well preserved, not too big nor too small. The acoustics is great.

Beautiful gem in the middle of Manchester, was on a Xmas shopping trip and nipped inside to discover a choir singing, just wonderful x

Beautiful church went to write condolences in the book for the 22 that died in Manchester and light a candle, so sad 😭 and seeing all the flowers and balloons growing by the day in the square outside.

Beautiful church right in the middle of Manchester. I have family connections to this church and visit every time I am in Manchester x

Beautiful church great flower and great people to welcome you

Absolutely superb Christmas Eve service :-)

Uplifting and fun "surprise"!! 🙏

A stunning church with lovely architechture, they were setting up a concert and had the lights shining on the big window and roof setting off the colours.

A jewel in the Anglican crown. Superb choir, warm and welcoming clergy and congregation. I look forward to attending whenever I’m in Manchester.

Lovely place of calm to contemplate and prayers. Lit a candle for all those murdered in the name of godless causes in this sad world