St Bride's Church, Fleet Street
@stbrides.com
A magnificent Wren Church open for all 7 days a week to visit, listen, worship or pray. We are a warm & welcoming community, renowned for its world-class choir and music, and as the #Journalists_Church. www.stbrides.com
We remember Rachel Cooke – journalist, food writer and so much more – who died recently aged 56.
We pray for her, her family, her friends and colleagues, and all whose lives she touched. May she rest in peace.
#Journalists_Altar #Journalists_Church
We pray for her, her family, her friends and colleagues, and all whose lives she touched. May she rest in peace.
#Journalists_Altar #Journalists_Church
November 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We remember Rachel Cooke – journalist, food writer and so much more – who died recently aged 56.
We pray for her, her family, her friends and colleagues, and all whose lives she touched. May she rest in peace.
#Journalists_Altar #Journalists_Church
We pray for her, her family, her friends and colleagues, and all whose lives she touched. May she rest in peace.
#Journalists_Altar #Journalists_Church
Celebrating the feast of #ChristtheKing at our two Sunday services. Wonderful music to round off the church's year from
#StBridesChoir
#StBridesChoir
November 19, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Celebrating the feast of #ChristtheKing at our two Sunday services. Wonderful music to round off the church's year from
#StBridesChoir
#StBridesChoir
Next month we mark 350 years since #StBrides reopened in Advent 1675 – after its destruction in the Great Fire of London – revealing Wren's magnificent new design for the church.
Join us at a special service to celebrate. www.stbrides.com/events/secon...
Join us at a special service to celebrate. www.stbrides.com/events/secon...
November 19, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Next month we mark 350 years since #StBrides reopened in Advent 1675 – after its destruction in the Great Fire of London – revealing Wren's magnificent new design for the church.
Join us at a special service to celebrate. www.stbrides.com/events/secon...
Join us at a special service to celebrate. www.stbrides.com/events/secon...
Marie Colvin gave the first #Journalists_Service address in 2010. We are delighted James Waterhouse #bbcnews Ukraine Correspondent gives this year's.
Past speakers include @roulak.bsky.social, Sophie Raworth, @carolinewyatt.bsky.social, @reflextv.bsky.social @lindseyhilsum.bsky.social
All welcome.
Past speakers include @roulak.bsky.social, Sophie Raworth, @carolinewyatt.bsky.social, @reflextv.bsky.social @lindseyhilsum.bsky.social
All welcome.
November 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Marie Colvin gave the first #Journalists_Service address in 2010. We are delighted James Waterhouse #bbcnews Ukraine Correspondent gives this year's.
Past speakers include @roulak.bsky.social, Sophie Raworth, @carolinewyatt.bsky.social, @reflextv.bsky.social @lindseyhilsum.bsky.social
All welcome.
Past speakers include @roulak.bsky.social, Sophie Raworth, @carolinewyatt.bsky.social, @reflextv.bsky.social @lindseyhilsum.bsky.social
All welcome.
Honoured that Fiona O'Brien (UK Director of @rsf.org) will be reading at this year’s #Journalists_Service – a moment to reflect, honour courage, and remember those journalists and staff we've lost.
Tue 11 Nov, 6:30pm → www.stbrides.com/events/journ...
#JournalistMatters #Journalismisnotacrime
Tue 11 Nov, 6:30pm → www.stbrides.com/events/journ...
#JournalistMatters #Journalismisnotacrime
November 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Honoured that Fiona O'Brien (UK Director of @rsf.org) will be reading at this year’s #Journalists_Service – a moment to reflect, honour courage, and remember those journalists and staff we've lost.
Tue 11 Nov, 6:30pm → www.stbrides.com/events/journ...
#JournalistMatters #Journalismisnotacrime
Tue 11 Nov, 6:30pm → www.stbrides.com/events/journ...
#JournalistMatters #Journalismisnotacrime
Three Remembrance anthems for #choralevensong including Guest's setting of "For the fallen", the famous poem by Binyon:
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
November 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Three Remembrance anthems for #choralevensong including Guest's setting of "For the fallen", the famous poem by Binyon:
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
November 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
We are delighted to announce that James Waterhouse
– BBC Ukraine correspondent – will be giving the address at this year's #Journalists_Service "Conflict & Calling" next Tue 11 Nov.
www.stbrides.com/events/journ...
– BBC Ukraine correspondent – will be giving the address at this year's #Journalists_Service "Conflict & Calling" next Tue 11 Nov.
www.stbrides.com/events/journ...
November 5, 2025 at 7:29 AM
We are delighted to announce that James Waterhouse
– BBC Ukraine correspondent – will be giving the address at this year's #Journalists_Service "Conflict & Calling" next Tue 11 Nov.
www.stbrides.com/events/journ...
– BBC Ukraine correspondent – will be giving the address at this year's #Journalists_Service "Conflict & Calling" next Tue 11 Nov.
www.stbrides.com/events/journ...
As the names of loved ones who have died are read aloud, candles are lit on the altar, then #stbrideschoir sings Allegri's sublime "Miserere".
#allsouls #allsoulsservice
#allsouls #allsoulsservice
October 31, 2025 at 11:34 AM
As the names of loved ones who have died are read aloud, candles are lit on the altar, then #stbrideschoir sings Allegri's sublime "Miserere".
#allsouls #allsoulsservice
#allsouls #allsoulsservice
Remembering Martin Townsend – journalist and editor at The Sunday Express – on our #Journalists_Altar.
May he rest in peace.
May he rest in peace.
October 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Remembering Martin Townsend – journalist and editor at The Sunday Express – on our #Journalists_Altar.
May he rest in peace.
May he rest in peace.
Calling all TENORS and ALTOS – #stbrideschoir are recruiting!
A chance to sign up with one of the busiest professional church choirs in London and join a friendly, supportive team of musicians.
Find out more → www.stbrides.com/st-brides-ch...
A chance to sign up with one of the busiest professional church choirs in London and join a friendly, supportive team of musicians.
Find out more → www.stbrides.com/st-brides-ch...
September 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Calling all TENORS and ALTOS – #stbrideschoir are recruiting!
A chance to sign up with one of the busiest professional church choirs in London and join a friendly, supportive team of musicians.
Find out more → www.stbrides.com/st-brides-ch...
A chance to sign up with one of the busiest professional church choirs in London and join a friendly, supportive team of musicians.
Find out more → www.stbrides.com/st-brides-ch...
A candle burns for John Stapleton – journalist & presenter – on our #Journalists_Altar.
We pray for him, his family and friends and give thanks for all his work. May he rest in peace.
We pray for him, his family and friends and give thanks for all his work. May he rest in peace.
September 23, 2025 at 11:25 AM
A candle burns for John Stapleton – journalist & presenter – on our #Journalists_Altar.
We pray for him, his family and friends and give thanks for all his work. May he rest in peace.
We pray for him, his family and friends and give thanks for all his work. May he rest in peace.
#stbrideschoir sings Victoria's resplendent anthem to all the saints – "O quam gloriosum" – at #choralevensong to mark the feast of St Matthew. All welcome to stay after for drinks & nibbles and the chance to catch-up. #FleetStSocial
September 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
#stbrideschoir sings Victoria's resplendent anthem to all the saints – "O quam gloriosum" – at #choralevensong to mark the feast of St Matthew. All welcome to stay after for drinks & nibbles and the chance to catch-up. #FleetStSocial
This Sunday we mark the feast of the #HolyCross and reflect on the transformative power of the cross, turning an instrument of death into the tree of life and reconciliation.
#stbrideschoir
#stbrideschoir
September 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
This Sunday we mark the feast of the #HolyCross and reflect on the transformative power of the cross, turning an instrument of death into the tree of life and reconciliation.
#stbrideschoir
#stbrideschoir
The Guild of St Bride begins its celebrations of 650 years since foundation this Sunday with a newly commissioned anthem in praise of St Bride – "A Voice for our Age" – from Helen Neeves (formerly #StBridesChoir, now BBC Singer).
September 5, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The Guild of St Bride begins its celebrations of 650 years since foundation this Sunday with a newly commissioned anthem in praise of St Bride – "A Voice for our Age" – from Helen Neeves (formerly #StBridesChoir, now BBC Singer).
We remember veteran journalist & broadcaster Fred Emery on our #Journalists_Altar.
In his 24 years @thetimes.com, Emery scooped the Watergate scandal and reported the Vietnam War as a foreign correspondent and sparred with PM Thatcher as political editor.
May he rest in peace.
In his 24 years @thetimes.com, Emery scooped the Watergate scandal and reported the Vietnam War as a foreign correspondent and sparred with PM Thatcher as political editor.
May he rest in peace.
August 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We remember veteran journalist & broadcaster Fred Emery on our #Journalists_Altar.
In his 24 years @thetimes.com, Emery scooped the Watergate scandal and reported the Vietnam War as a foreign correspondent and sparred with PM Thatcher as political editor.
May he rest in peace.
In his 24 years @thetimes.com, Emery scooped the Watergate scandal and reported the Vietnam War as a foreign correspondent and sparred with PM Thatcher as political editor.
May he rest in peace.
We remember on our #Journalists_Altar 6 journalists killed today in Gaza, including Anas Al Sharif & 4 @aljazeera.com colleagues.
We pray for them, their families & for the safety of all reporting in Gaza. #journalismisnotacrime
We continue to pray for peace & a lasting resolution to the conflict.
We pray for them, their families & for the safety of all reporting in Gaza. #journalismisnotacrime
We continue to pray for peace & a lasting resolution to the conflict.
August 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We remember on our #Journalists_Altar 6 journalists killed today in Gaza, including Anas Al Sharif & 4 @aljazeera.com colleagues.
We pray for them, their families & for the safety of all reporting in Gaza. #journalismisnotacrime
We continue to pray for peace & a lasting resolution to the conflict.
We pray for them, their families & for the safety of all reporting in Gaza. #journalismisnotacrime
We continue to pray for peace & a lasting resolution to the conflict.
Vaughan Williams's beautiful 'Serenade to Music' telling of lovers sitting under the stars, enchanted by the music of the spheres at #ChoralEvensong. Plus a chance to bid adieu to #StBridesChoir member, Bob Bryan.
July 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Vaughan Williams's beautiful 'Serenade to Music' telling of lovers sitting under the stars, enchanted by the music of the spheres at #ChoralEvensong. Plus a chance to bid adieu to #StBridesChoir member, Bob Bryan.
Delightfully surprising Gloria at #ChoralEvensong in Mathias's @jesuscollegecam.bsky.social service setting.
Plus Wood's classic anthem "Hail, gladdening Light" making full use of Wren's double-choir collegiate layout in the nave.
All welcome. As ever!
Sunday at 5:30pm.
Plus Wood's classic anthem "Hail, gladdening Light" making full use of Wren's double-choir collegiate layout in the nave.
All welcome. As ever!
Sunday at 5:30pm.
July 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Delightfully surprising Gloria at #ChoralEvensong in Mathias's @jesuscollegecam.bsky.social service setting.
Plus Wood's classic anthem "Hail, gladdening Light" making full use of Wren's double-choir collegiate layout in the nave.
All welcome. As ever!
Sunday at 5:30pm.
Plus Wood's classic anthem "Hail, gladdening Light" making full use of Wren's double-choir collegiate layout in the nave.
All welcome. As ever!
Sunday at 5:30pm.
#Journalists_Altar A candle burns for two veteran journalists:
Michael Toner – chief leader writer @dailymail.co.uk who wrote their historic 'Murderers' front page.
Vic Chapple – news editor @thetimes.com & @thesun.co.uk which he helped transform into a successful tabloid.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Toner – chief leader writer @dailymail.co.uk who wrote their historic 'Murderers' front page.
Vic Chapple – news editor @thetimes.com & @thesun.co.uk which he helped transform into a successful tabloid.
May they rest in peace.
July 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM
#Journalists_Altar A candle burns for two veteran journalists:
Michael Toner – chief leader writer @dailymail.co.uk who wrote their historic 'Murderers' front page.
Vic Chapple – news editor @thetimes.com & @thesun.co.uk which he helped transform into a successful tabloid.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Toner – chief leader writer @dailymail.co.uk who wrote their historic 'Murderers' front page.
Vic Chapple – news editor @thetimes.com & @thesun.co.uk which he helped transform into a successful tabloid.
May they rest in peace.
The #OlsenLecture has sparked fascinating, wide-ranging talks for over 30 years.
This year, Luke Johnson who believes entrepreneurs are our best chance for growth, questions if the UK is still a good place for business.
Thu 3 July. Free registration.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tom-olsen-...
This year, Luke Johnson who believes entrepreneurs are our best chance for growth, questions if the UK is still a good place for business.
Thu 3 July. Free registration.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tom-olsen-...
July 2, 2025 at 6:50 AM
The #OlsenLecture has sparked fascinating, wide-ranging talks for over 30 years.
This year, Luke Johnson who believes entrepreneurs are our best chance for growth, questions if the UK is still a good place for business.
Thu 3 July. Free registration.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tom-olsen-...
This year, Luke Johnson who believes entrepreneurs are our best chance for growth, questions if the UK is still a good place for business.
Thu 3 July. Free registration.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tom-olsen-...
"Greater love hath no man than this" was written by John Ireland in 1912 and soon gained a special national resonance as casualties from WW1 grew.
It sets text from both St Peter and St Paul so is the perfect anthem for their joint feast day.
#ChoralEvensong #StPeterStPaul
It sets text from both St Peter and St Paul so is the perfect anthem for their joint feast day.
#ChoralEvensong #StPeterStPaul
June 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
"Greater love hath no man than this" was written by John Ireland in 1912 and soon gained a special national resonance as casualties from WW1 grew.
It sets text from both St Peter and St Paul so is the perfect anthem for their joint feast day.
#ChoralEvensong #StPeterStPaul
It sets text from both St Peter and St Paul so is the perfect anthem for their joint feast day.
#ChoralEvensong #StPeterStPaul
2/2 Stephen Jessel – @thetimes.com and BBC, much-loved BBC Radio 4 From Our Own Correspondent #FOOC contributor who reported on many significant international events including Princess Diana's death and the return of Ayatollah Khomeini to Iran after the revolution.
May they rest in peace.
May they rest in peace.
June 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
2/2 Stephen Jessel – @thetimes.com and BBC, much-loved BBC Radio 4 From Our Own Correspondent #FOOC contributor who reported on many significant international events including Princess Diana's death and the return of Ayatollah Khomeini to Iran after the revolution.
May they rest in peace.
May they rest in peace.
Two veteran journalists recently commemorated on our #Journalists_Altar:
Roger Cooper – freelancer who reported Iranian human rights abuses and was arrested while living there, sentenced to imprisonment then death but abruptly released after 6 years.
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Roger Cooper – freelancer who reported Iranian human rights abuses and was arrested while living there, sentenced to imprisonment then death but abruptly released after 6 years.
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June 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Two veteran journalists recently commemorated on our #Journalists_Altar:
Roger Cooper – freelancer who reported Iranian human rights abuses and was arrested while living there, sentenced to imprisonment then death but abruptly released after 6 years.
1/2
Roger Cooper – freelancer who reported Iranian human rights abuses and was arrested while living there, sentenced to imprisonment then death but abruptly released after 6 years.
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