I always find it exciting when preparing for our Annual St Stephen’s Week.  Not only due to the pride I feel in our own wonderful community, but because it feels like a true celebration and opportunity to showcase and join in with the community of which we form part.
 
This year, after the difficult times we’ve been through, after clapping together, mourning together and pulling together as a community, it is with great delight that I can announce that our St Stephen’s Week this year will run in conjunction with The South West Fest, which is happening for the first time in over two years!
 
The South West Fest’s theme this year is ‘Breathe’.  What better way than to take a moment to ourselves and breathe in the atmosphere during one of our varied and wonderful events.  From moving music, to energetic Zumba, to joining us for a relaxing cup of tea at one of our many events, there is bound to be something for everyone.
 
We look forward to celebrating our community in all the activities we are hosting and hope very much that you will join us and even bring a friend!
 
 
Revd Graham Buckle, Vicar
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Sunday 19th June
  • 10am - Choral Eucharist

Wednesday 22nd June
  •  1:15pm - Lunchtime Recital: Jason Richards, organ
  • 7:00pm - Zumbathon – join us for a fun 90 minute session in aid of St Stephen’s Week!  No experience required, entry fee £6, which goes to support St Stephen’s!
 
Thursday 23rd June
  • 6:45-7:45pm - St Stephen's Community Music "Review"
  • 8:30pm - Choral Compline on the Eve of the Nativity of St John the Baptist (in association with St Barnabas, Pimlico) 

Friday 24th June
  •  1:15pm - Lunchtime Recital: Annabel Gordon, cello; Matthew Blaiden, piano

Saturday 25th June
  • 12pm - South West Fest Festival Day at St George's Square. Stop by our stall to ‘Catch a bubble’ and support us!
 
Sunday 26th June
  •  6pm - Dedication Festival Choral Evensong
 
Monday 27th June 
  • 3pm - 'Fresh Air Tea@3’: St Stephen's Rochester Row. Join us for tea, cakes and conversation outside (weather permitting) 

Tuesday 28th June 
  •  2pm - Floreat Open Rehearsal  St Stephen's Rochester Row. An opportunity to pause and listen to the beautiful voices of this vocal ensemble
 
Wednesday 29th June 
  • 1:15pm - "The Breathing Instrument: Organ Recital" by Matthew Blaiden, Director of Music at St Stephen's. 
  • 7pm - Breathe Deep - Zumba Session" St Stephen's Rochester Row. Please register your attendance by calling Amanda on 07932627394 

Thursday 30th June 
  • 5:15pm rehearsal for 6.30pm service - "Breath and Song: Join In and Sing Evensong" directed by Matthew Blaiden, Director of Music at St Stephen's. Please sign up at music@sswsj.org

Wednesday 6th July 
  • 4:30 rehearsal for 6.00pm - "Breath and Song: Join In and Sing Evensong for Children" directed by Matthew Blaiden, Director of Music at St Stephen's. Please sign up at music@sswsj.org