Author: Jo Dawes

Appointment of new chaplain

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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Revd Matthew “Matt” Johnson to be the 48th chaplain of the “Englische Kirche” in Hamburg. Revd Matt hails from the US, where he was ordained into the Episcopal Church. He moved to Germany in 2021 and has most recently been serving as Priest-in-Residence at St Catherine’s Anglican Chaplaincy in Stuttgart. Alongside parish ministry, he has written and lectured on liturgy and theology and is an active church musician. He has also taught English and History. Revd Matt Johnson will commence his ministry on 1 August. 

Annual General Meeting

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Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on 31 May after the Sunday service — and there is still plenty of time to sign up for the Electoral Roll if you are not yet on it. You will need to be on the ER to be eligible to vote.

If you were on the Electoral Roll at our last AGM, or if you have signed up since then, you are already included. If you are unsure whether you are currently on the Roll, please feel free to email our Electoral Roll Officer, who will be happy to confirm for you.

The application form is available online HERE.

Advent Carol Service this Sunday evening

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Don’t miss one of our annual highlights! In what has become a traditional start to the Advent season at STB, our very own Anglican Consort will be singing an Advent Carol Service on Sunday, 30 November at 19.00. It is a meditative and reflective way to begin the journey towards Christmas, and the music – sung this year by upper voices only – will be a feast for the senses. And yes, there are carols for the congregation to sing, too!

Advent and Christmas at STB

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It’s that time of year again! We kick off the Advent season on 30 November with an Advent Carol Service sung by our very own Anglican Consort. Other favourites follow, such as Carols and Cakes on 6 December, the Nativity Play performed by Junior Church, and of course Nine Lessons and Carols sung by our Sunday Choir, both on 21 December. You can find details of all special services and events in our flyer – view or download here, We hope to see you.

Christmas is coming – time to order your cards

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We have been producing Christmas cards by recycling used cards in aid of the historic English Church of St Thomas à Becket for over 30 years. For several years now, we have offered online ordering alongside physical sales. The double cards, complete with envelopes, are 148 x 110 mm and have a Christmas and New Year greeting in English and German. They cost €15 for 10 cards and can be ordered online using this form or bought at various events, including the Church Bazaar, giving you the opportunity to choose your motifs personally.

Holy Week and Easter services at STB

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Join us as we journey from Palm Sunday to Easter Day:

SUNDAY 13 April
10.30 Palm Sunday; Liturgy of the Palms & Liturgy of the Passion; President & preacher: Revd Canon Colin Williams

MONDAY 14 April
18.00 Stations of the Cross

TUESDAY 15 April
20.00 Stations of the Cross

THURSDAY 17 April
19.00 Maundy Thursday; President & preacher: Revd Canon Colin Williams

FRIDAY 18 April
13.30 Good Friday; President & preacher: Revd Canon Colin Williams

SATURDAY 19 April
20.30 Easter Vigil

SUNDAY 20 April
10.30 Easter Day; President & preacher: Revd Canon Colin Williams

All services at Zeughausmarkt 22, 20459 Hamburg

You can download a PDF here