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I'm Richard and I'm a tenor in the Anglican choir of St Ann's Church, Dawson Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Formerly of Christ Church Cathedral Dublin, Old Saint Paul's Edinburgh, and numerous other choirs. Choral music and liturgy nerd.
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Formerly of Christ Church Cathedral Dublin, Old Saint Paul's Edinburgh, and numerous other choirs. Choral music and liturgy nerd.
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I started singing as a boy treble in my local parish church of St John's Knaresborough in North Yorkshire.
I was also heavily involved in the RSCM Northern Cathedral Singers, and my parents spent many Saturdays taking me to sing in cathedrals all over the north of England.
I was also heavily involved in the RSCM Northern Cathedral Singers, and my parents spent many Saturdays taking me to sing in cathedrals all over the north of England.
I look from afar: and lo, I see the power of God coming, and a cloud covering the whole earth.
Go ye out to meet him and say:
Tell us, art thou he that should come to reign over thy people Israel?
Go ye out to meet him and say:
Tell us, art thou he that should come to reign over thy people Israel?
November 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I look from afar: and lo, I see the power of God coming, and a cloud covering the whole earth.
Go ye out to meet him and say:
Tell us, art thou he that should come to reign over thy people Israel?
Go ye out to meet him and say:
Tell us, art thou he that should come to reign over thy people Israel?
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On Advent Sunday, in anticipation of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, I’m at York Minster, as it emerges from darkness into full candlelight in the stunning and atmospheric Advent Procession.
You can watch along online here 👇
https://youtu.be/gWfajlJt3Ho
You can watch along online here 👇
https://youtu.be/gWfajlJt3Ho
November 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On Advent Sunday, in anticipation of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, I’m at York Minster, as it emerges from darkness into full candlelight in the stunning and atmospheric Advent Procession.
You can watch along online here 👇
https://youtu.be/gWfajlJt3Ho
You can watch along online here 👇
https://youtu.be/gWfajlJt3Ho
Accurately describes me at the end of the Advert Procession...
For the voice of my groaning: my bones will scarce cleave to my flesh.
(Psalm 102:5)
(Psalm 102:5)
November 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Accurately describes me at the end of the Advert Procession...
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'The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.'
– Sir Winston Churchill
Thank you for following our #Museum30 posts and exploring the Abbey and its history with us.
#WhyMuseums
– Sir Winston Churchill
Thank you for following our #Museum30 posts and exploring the Abbey and its history with us.
#WhyMuseums
November 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
'The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.'
– Sir Winston Churchill
Thank you for following our #Museum30 posts and exploring the Abbey and its history with us.
#WhyMuseums
– Sir Winston Churchill
Thank you for following our #Museum30 posts and exploring the Abbey and its history with us.
#WhyMuseums
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As we prepare for the season of Advent, Dean Simon extends a warm invitation to you all for our upcoming Christmas services and events 🎄
🔗 buff.ly/H1DJBve
Have you heard of the reverse Advent calendar? Why not join in this season and look to give back this Christmastime 🙏
🔗 buff.ly/H1DJBve
Have you heard of the reverse Advent calendar? Why not join in this season and look to give back this Christmastime 🙏
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November 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
As we prepare for the season of Advent, Dean Simon extends a warm invitation to you all for our upcoming Christmas services and events 🎄
🔗 buff.ly/H1DJBve
Have you heard of the reverse Advent calendar? Why not join in this season and look to give back this Christmastime 🙏
🔗 buff.ly/H1DJBve
Have you heard of the reverse Advent calendar? Why not join in this season and look to give back this Christmastime 🙏
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November 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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It's the first day of Advent. 🕯️
Rev Phillip Dawson explains what this season is all about.
This Advent we invite you to join us on a daily journey of reflection. Find out more at cofe.io/OComeEmmanuel.
Rev Phillip Dawson explains what this season is all about.
This Advent we invite you to join us on a daily journey of reflection. Find out more at cofe.io/OComeEmmanuel.
November 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
It's the first day of Advent. 🕯️
Rev Phillip Dawson explains what this season is all about.
This Advent we invite you to join us on a daily journey of reflection. Find out more at cofe.io/OComeEmmanuel.
Rev Phillip Dawson explains what this season is all about.
This Advent we invite you to join us on a daily journey of reflection. Find out more at cofe.io/OComeEmmanuel.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Advent begins today.
A season of watchfulness and hope.
If you are looking for a quiet moment amid December’s noise, Evensong offers calm, beauty, and space to breathe.
choralevensong.org
A season of watchfulness and hope.
If you are looking for a quiet moment amid December’s noise, Evensong offers calm, beauty, and space to breathe.
choralevensong.org
November 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Advent begins today.
A season of watchfulness and hope.
If you are looking for a quiet moment amid December’s noise, Evensong offers calm, beauty, and space to breathe.
choralevensong.org
A season of watchfulness and hope.
If you are looking for a quiet moment amid December’s noise, Evensong offers calm, beauty, and space to breathe.
choralevensong.org
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“Advent calls us to face life’s realities, our mortality, hope and the promise of life in Christ, this is the time to prepare our hearts to meet Jesus.”
You can read my Church of England homily for the 1st Sunday of Advent here 👇
https://bit.ly/48lGxlp
You can read my Church of England homily for the 1st Sunday of Advent here 👇
https://bit.ly/48lGxlp
November 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“Advent calls us to face life’s realities, our mortality, hope and the promise of life in Christ, this is the time to prepare our hearts to meet Jesus.”
You can read my Church of England homily for the 1st Sunday of Advent here 👇
https://bit.ly/48lGxlp
You can read my Church of England homily for the 1st Sunday of Advent here 👇
https://bit.ly/48lGxlp
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A good man is merciful, and lendeth: and will guide his words with discretion.
(Psalm 112:5)
(Psalm 112:5)
November 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A good man is merciful, and lendeth: and will guide his words with discretion.
(Psalm 112:5)
(Psalm 112:5)
After an hour of standing for the Advent Procession, when I finally got to sit down near the end I must admit I let out an old-man 'Urghhh' sitting noise.
November 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
After an hour of standing for the Advent Procession, when I finally got to sit down near the end I must admit I let out an old-man 'Urghhh' sitting noise.
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As part of the Christmas celebrations in St Ann’s Church, we are asking our congregation and visitors if they have loved ones abroad that they want to remember.
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Remembering our loved ones overseas – Parish of St Ann's & St Stephen's
As part of the Christmas celebrations in St Ann's Church, we are asking our congregation and visitors if they have loved ones abroad that they want to remember.
stannsandststephens.ie
November 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
As part of the Christmas celebrations in St Ann’s Church, we are asking our congregation and visitors if they have loved ones abroad that they want to remember.
stannsandststephens.ie/2025/11/30/r...
stannsandststephens.ie/2025/11/30/r...
In addition to my gorgeous singing you get to hear me butchering the fourth lesson!
Today is Advent Sunday, the beginning of the season of anticipation and preparation for the coming of our Lord Jesus. Our Advent Carol service is at 11.00am. All are welcome!
November 30, 2025 at 10:05 AM
In addition to my gorgeous singing you get to hear me butchering the fourth lesson!
Mathius canticles and anthem at evensong this afternoon. Spiky!
November 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Mathius canticles and anthem at evensong this afternoon. Spiky!
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Today is Stir-up Sunday - the day people traditionally make Christmas puddings.
The name comes from the collect for the day in the Book of Common Prayer: “Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people...”
Are you making a pudding today?
📷: Anna McCrum
The name comes from the collect for the day in the Book of Common Prayer: “Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people...”
Are you making a pudding today?
📷: Anna McCrum
November 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Today is Stir-up Sunday - the day people traditionally make Christmas puddings.
The name comes from the collect for the day in the Book of Common Prayer: “Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people...”
Are you making a pudding today?
📷: Anna McCrum
The name comes from the collect for the day in the Book of Common Prayer: “Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people...”
Are you making a pudding today?
📷: Anna McCrum
Often when it says 'W' it's shorthand for William, and I wonder if his friends called him Willy? 🤷♂️
November 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Often when it says 'W' it's shorthand for William, and I wonder if his friends called him Willy? 🤷♂️
Hope you are all having a big day for the feast of Christ the King! The end of the church year.
November 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Hope you are all having a big day for the feast of Christ the King! The end of the church year.
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Organ Prom, Victoria Hall Hanley:
Today at 12:00
Today at 12:00
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Organ Prom, Victoria Hall Hanley:
Today at 12:00
Today at 12:00
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Me, half-singing: it’s beginning to look a lot like Advent!
@frjonathanbish.bsky.social, actually singing: Soon, clouds will descend!
@frjonathanbish.bsky.social, actually singing: Soon, clouds will descend!
November 22, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Me, half-singing: it’s beginning to look a lot like Advent!
@frjonathanbish.bsky.social, actually singing: Soon, clouds will descend!
@frjonathanbish.bsky.social, actually singing: Soon, clouds will descend!
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Wishing all musicians & music-lovers Gool Cecilia Lowen: happy St Cecilia’s Day! We’re celebrating it by singing Brahms, with soloists Florian Störtz and Francesca Chiejina & accompanied by our good friends the Three Spires Orchestra. Truro Cathedral, 7.30 tonight, tickets on the door if needed.
November 22, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Wishing all musicians & music-lovers Gool Cecilia Lowen: happy St Cecilia’s Day! We’re celebrating it by singing Brahms, with soloists Florian Störtz and Francesca Chiejina & accompanied by our good friends the Three Spires Orchestra. Truro Cathedral, 7.30 tonight, tickets on the door if needed.
🎶 Blessed Cecilia, appear in visions to all musicians, appear and inspire
St Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians
St Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians
November 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🎶 Blessed Cecilia, appear in visions to all musicians, appear and inspire
St Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians
St Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians
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Today - 22 November - is St Cecilia's Day, the Patron Saint of music.
It is also the Choral Evensong Trust's 10th anniversary - our Patronal Feast Day, if you will.
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It is also the Choral Evensong Trust's 10th anniversary - our Patronal Feast Day, if you will.
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Patronal Festival Grant Applications 2026 | Choral Evensong
Find choral services in cathedrals, churches, chapels and other choral foundations in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland.
www.choralevensong.org
November 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Today - 22 November - is St Cecilia's Day, the Patron Saint of music.
It is also the Choral Evensong Trust's 10th anniversary - our Patronal Feast Day, if you will.
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It is also the Choral Evensong Trust's 10th anniversary - our Patronal Feast Day, if you will.
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