What's On

followed by Vigil until 22.00

'Christ in the Centre', starting from St Peter's Square, Highcross Centre

Readings and Music for Good Friday Evening

Anniversary Concert

The Leicester Phoenix Youth Chorale is the present-day version of the Leicester Philharmonic Youth Choir, which was founded 20 years ago.

Robert Howes was the founding conductor (he inaugurated the various BBC carol and choir competitions) and he’s returning to conduct most of this spring’s concert. Willard Welsford is the current conductor.

Tickets are £8 for adults, £6 for concessions and children under 12 get in free, available from 0116 270 4692 or 0116 278 6887.

... following the 10.30 service

BBC RADIO LEICESTER CHARITY CONCERT - APPLAUSE CLASSICS
Oliver Parker, our Director of Music, and our Choir will be participating in this concert, which is one of a series arranged and broadcast by BBC Radio Leicester to raise funds for local charities. Tickets £8. Seating unreserved. Further details at the back of the Church. The Church Administrator is willing to forward bookings to the BBC.

5.30pm - 6pm (followed by tea before Choral Evensong at 6.30pm)

Mark Batten (Organist, St James the Greater)

5.30pm - 6pm (followed by tea before Choral Evensong at 6.30pm)

Peter Holder (Organ Scholar, Southwell Minster)

A programme of English songs with the Leicester Phoenix Youth Chorale

5.30pm - 6pm (followed by tea before Choral Evensong at 6.30pm)

Mark Pescott (Wellingborough School)

Church meeting on Faith in our Time

5.30pm - 6pm (followed by tea before Choral Evensong at 6.30pm)

Nicholas Wilshere (Organ Scholar, St James the Greater)

Early Music Vocal Ensemble
Desire of Heavenly Harmonies
Byrd's Catholic motets interspersed with Tallis' Protestant psalm tunes

5.30pm - 6pm (followed by tea before Choral Evensong at 6.30pm)

Alex Binns (Organ Scholar Elect, St Georges Windsor Castle)

5.30pm - 6pm (followed by tea before Choral Evensong at 6.30pm)

Martyn Noble (Organ Scholar, St Thomas South Wigston)

5.30pm - 6pm (followed by tea before Choral Evensong at 6.30pm)

Michael Rule (Assistant Organist, St James the Greater)

Gifts received by the Vicar in the Church (1000-1400) or on the collection plate the next day

Opening Ceremony for the Access Pavilion

5.30pm - 6pm (followed by tea before Choral Evensong at 6.30pm)

Mark Batten (Request Programme)

Choir departs for Salisbury Cathedral until 2 August where, among other services, they sing Evensong daily at 17.30 (15.00 on Sunday)

This will be the first united act of worship since the inauguration of the Mission Partnership last May. Come and sing!

RIDE AND STRIDE AND CHURCHES OPEN DAY on Saturday 12 September from 10.00 to 18.00. About 400 churches of various denominations around the city and county will be participating. Cyclists, walkers and recorders can ALL be sponsored: proceeds will be shared equally between your chosen place of worship and the Leicestershire Historic Churches Trust.

Mike Bull speaks about receiving his MBE from the Queen earlier this year.

Members of our choirs will be taking part

The Edmondson / Richards Flute & Guitar Duo
Music Over Four Centuries

in aid of the Rainbows Children's Hospice

in the Ashman Music Room

Concert by the Enderby Blues and Royals Bands

A concert by the Bath Male Voice Choir and Chanterelles

by the Vicar and Mark Batten

perform the "Dream of Gerontius" by Edward Elgar

Note start time

Magnificat - John Rutter
Totus Tuus – Gorecki
Messa de Gloria – Puccini

Choir & Baroque Orchestra
Handel and Purcell

Concert by The Leicester University Chamber Choir