Posts from 2023

Nine Lessons and Carols

Coming Sunday 17 December we are holding our Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols  at Holy Trinity. Starting with Once in Royal David’s City, we will journey through the Christmas story told in nine lessons and interspersed with carols by Ola Gjeilo, Boris Odd, Will Todd, John Rutter and others. Sunday 17 December 7.00 pm All Welcome! If you are in Zwolle, you can also go to Anglican Church Zwolle where a Festival of Nine Lessons…

Lichtjestocht

Next week Friday 15 December, the Lichtjestocht Utrecht-Oost will take place and it starts at Holy Trinity once more. Between 6.00 pm and 7.15 pm (18.00-19.15) you can begin your journey through the Christmas Story, sent on your way by the Emperor, supported by our choir, and with your path lit by 2000 candles. You will meet shepherds, wise men and many others on your way to the Stable in St Aloysius church. Do not…

Bishop’s Advent Appeal

With Advent just starting, our charitable giving goes to the Bishop’s Advent Appeal.This year the appeal supports the Anglican Communion Fund of the Archbishop of Canterbury, which makes small donations across the church which can make a real difference. The focus for Advent is on South Asia. You can find the full story on this page on our Diocesan website.

Advent: Follow the Star and join the song

For Advent you can join the Church of England in following the Star and joining the song.This includes daily reflections for Advent and the 12 days of Christmas and an Advent Calendar. You can find information on how to follow the daily reflections and a link to the Advent calendar on the Church of England website.

Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday this year will be marked by two services: Choral Holy Communion at 10.30 am in the morning, and Choral Evensong at 5.00 pm in the afternoon.The music will include pieces by Rutter, Irving, Ayleword and Marchant.All are very welcome to join us for one or both of these services.

This Sunday 29 October

This Sunday is perhaps a little more special than other Sundays. In the morning we have a Solemn Choral Communion, a service in traditional language with incense and bells.In the afternoon we will meet with our brothers and sisters of the Old Catholic community in Utrecht. From 2.30 pm onwards we are welcome to meet each other, and Choral Evensong follows at 5.00 pm. Music list: Introit: O Lux Beata – Emma BrownPreces and Responses:…

Midweek Praise and Prayer

Our monthly Praise and Prayer takes place next week Wednesday 18 October in the evening.Music, praise and prayers (of course!) and an opportunity for fellowship. A very contemporary and different way of worship to our Sunday services. Why not join us and see what it offers you? The songs include Jesus Victorious, Abba Father and Potter’s Hand. 8.00 pm Wednesday 18 October

2 services this weekend

We start this Sunday with Choral Holy Communion, with Prayers for Healing and Wholeness as part of the service. And after the service enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in the parsonage, maybe even in the garden. In the afternoon you can join us in worship in a beautiful traditional Choral Evensong. Preces and Responses by Houghton, canticles by Walmisley along with hymns, anthem and an introit.

Harvest Sunday this weekend

Our service of All Age Holy Communion this weekend celebrates the harvest. Join us for worship with songs by our Worship Band, followed by a Bring-and-share lunch. And this might well take place in the garden, our oasis of peace in the busy city of Utrecht.