Reflection in words & music - Sunday 15th March 2026

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. Brahms serene and simply beautiful anthem "Geistliches Leid", which calls on us to not worry about today, but be calm, steadfast and to trust in God, opens this week's reflection. Our reading is a short extract from St John's passion narrative and recounts two of Jesus's final utterances from the Cross: one to his mother, Mary, "Woman, behold, your son"; and the other to his disciple, "Behold, your mother!" In church, we celebrate Mothering Sunday, remembering the gift of life that our mothers gave us all and the nurturing gifts of faith our mother church provides. We close with a hymn on the same theme, hymn "For Mary, mother of our Lord." 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