st-stephens-guernsey.org https://st-stephens-guernsey.org:443 News for st-stephens-guernsey.org en-gb Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:45:01 +0000 Copyright: (C) St Stephen's Church 15 Bingo Afternoon Tea ststephens_53139 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:45:01 +0000 An afternoon of fun and enjoyment as we played Bingo in our Community Centre. Thank you to our sponsors for fantastic prizes and for the donations for our raffle. What joy to see people coming together to have fun and enjoy each other's company.

]]> https://st-stephens-guernsey.org:443/498/Bingo-Afternoon-Tea Wreath Making ststephens_50992 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:33:59 +0000 On Saturday 22nd November St Stephen's hosted an Advent and Christmas wreath making workshop. This was held in our Community Centre and was a great success. A special word of thanks to Lynne who ran the course and to the organisers for all their efforts. The proceeds from the workshop were given to the charity Motor Neuron Guernsey.

]]> https://st-stephens-guernsey.org:443/497/Wreath-Making Guernsey Choral Festival 3 ststephens_50144 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:06:00 +0100 What began as a conversation a few months ago, grew subsequently into an evening of such joy and wonder! Amadeus Chamber Choir from Liverpool thrilled audiences with their programme featuring The Best of Bach, Beatles and Bond... James Bond. Under the guidance of conductor, David Holroyd, we were amazed by the quality of these singers. Those who were present were delighted to hear the variation of sacred and popular music, not to mention the wonderful adaptations of famous songs. 

A very big thank you to all who have made this journey possible. Proceeds from the evening were donated to Headway Guernsey. This charity does exceptional work with people living with the effects of acquired brain injury. We thank everyone who gave so generously to this very worthy cause. 

]]> https://st-stephens-guernsey.org:443/496/Guernsey-Choral-Festival-3 Guernsey Choral Festival 2 ststephens_50143 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0100 Festival Voices, a collective of choir members from across the island, performed Tavener's Hymn to the Mother of God and Tallis's Spem in Alium as part of the Guernsey Choral Festival. Again, St Stephen's Church welcomed the performers as part of our 160th anniversary celebrations. It was such a privilege to hear these intricate pieces sung so beautifully in such an amazing venue. Well done to everyone who contributed.

]]> https://st-stephens-guernsey.org:443/495/Guernsey-Choral-Festival-2 Guernsey Choral Festival ststephens_49480 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:16:29 +0100 St Stephen's Church was delighted to host the start of the Guernsey Choral Festival 2025. 

The Festival began with an amazing performance from The Queen's Six, a group formed in 2008 in Windsor, England. All six members sing daily in St George's Chapel, Windsor, and are Lay Clerks in the Choir of St George's Chapel. They have performed on numerous occasions for royal services and state events, including weddings and funerals of British royalty. 

We thank Lissie, Tom, Nick, Dom, Andrew and Simon for sharing their passion for singing with us on Guernsey. It was truly an awesome experience to hear how their voices filled our beautiful church and drew those present closer to the heart of God with their singing.

A special word of thanks to the Festival Director, Joey Edwards, for making this event possible.

]]> https://st-stephens-guernsey.org:443/494/Guernsey-Choral-Festival Toddler's Group St Stephen's Church Guernsey ststephens_49424 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:38:43 +0100 Monthly Toddler's Group has started at St Stephen's Church Guernsey on the last Saturday of each month. This is a fun time where Toddlers can enjoy games, songs and friendships. The group takes place between 10.00am and 11.30am and everyone is welcome.

This is a very friendly group where you will be made most welcome. There is tea, coffee and homemade cake available. This is an exciting opportunity for you and your Toddler to make new friends and have fun in a safe space. 

Entrance is free but donations are always most welcome. All of our helpers have been DBS checked.

]]> https://st-stephens-guernsey.org:443/493/Toddlers-Group-St-Stephens-Church-Guernsey Mad Hatter's Tea Party Fundraiser ststephens_40914 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 14:25:00 +0100 https://st-stephens-guernsey.org:443/465/Mad-Hatters-Tea-Party-Fundraiser Cake Sale ststephens_45771 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:38:14 +0000 https://st-stephens-guernsey.org:443/492/Cake-Sale One Night Only ststephens_44448 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 17:10:40 +0000 What a fantastic evening we had listening to the Band and Drums of the Cheshire Constabulary, very ably led by bandmaster Paul Andrews. It is always wonderful to hear how the building responds to the sounds of the performers and creates such a magical space - an absolute treat!

]]> https://st-stephens-guernsey.org:443/488/One-Night-Only Faure's Requiem ststephens_44449 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 17:20:00 +0100 An absolutely amazing choral event, all to support the worthy Guernsey Multiple Sclerosis Society. Under the amazingly talented Helen Grand, a group of individuals from many different choirs, were brought together for this rendition of Gabriel Faure's Requiem. Exquisite music in a most beautiful setting that simply transports one to the heavens in its majesty. Well done to all involved - a fantastic event!

]]> https://st-stephens-guernsey.org:443/489/Faures-Requiem John Ireland revisited ststephens_43330 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0100 St Stephen's Church was the venue for a delightful performance of John Ireland's Sarnia, played superbly by Megan Rushbrook

]]> https://st-stephens-guernsey.org:443/481/John-Ireland-revisited New Curate ststephens_42450 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:31:11 +0100 St Stephen's Church, Guernsey, welcomes the Reverend William Mason as our new Curate.  William was ordained as a Deacon at Salisbury Cathedral on June 30th 2024, by Bishop Stephen Lake. We look forward to journeying alongside William as he continues to explore his ministry among us.

William was welcomed into the Parish by Stephen, our mascot...

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