Reflection in words & music – Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

Join The Revd Canon Dr Alison Joyce, Rector of St Bride's, and St Bride's Choir for this week's reflection in words and music. This week we mark the feast day of St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, with our reading and in Alison's reflection. In church, it is also Inspire! Sunday, when we celebrate and give thanks for St Bride's Church and our community of fellowship. St Bride's Orchestra will be accompanying the choir in a liturgical performance of of Dvořák’s Mass in D. Dvořák was a devout man and he suggested the mass be subtitled “Faith, Hope and Love.” This reflection opens with our recording of the Kyries from the piece. We close with the rousing hymn "For all the saints", text by the priest William How, who was known for his work among the destitute in the London slums and among the factory workers in West Yorkshire. Information about our weekly Sunday services in St Bride's of Choral Eucharist at 11am (https://www.stbrides.com/worship-music/worship/regular-services/choral-eucharist/) and Choral Evensong at 5:30pm (https://www.stbrides.com/worship-music/worship/regular-services/choral-evensong/) can be found on the website. Find out what's happening at St Bride's at https://www.stbrides.com/whats-on If you enjoy listening, please leave a comment below or subscribe to our channel. It is great to get your feedback. SUPPORT ST BRIDE'S ================== We are hugely grateful for people's generosity which we wholly rely on to continue our work, maintain our wonderful architectural heritage and support world-class music-making. People are often surprised to learn that St Bride's receives no external funding. If you would like to make a donation, you can do so at https://www.justgiving.com/stbrideschurchfleetstreet