10th April 10.30 Holy Communion Palm Sunday. Rev Martin Hathaway
17th April 10.30 Holy Communion Easter Day. Rev Martin Hathaway
COVID GUIDANCE: All services are now live in church, observing the current UK Government guidance: Masks/face coverings are now optional, but we ask that if you have symptoms, please do not attend. Please check updates onLeicester Diocese’s website
24th April 10.30 St Andrews, Tur Langton, Holy Communion, Rev Martin Hathaway
8th May 10.30. Holy Communion. Rev Martin Hathaway
22nd May 10.30 All Age Worship. Maxine Johnson
29th May 11.00 Deanery Service
COVID GUIDANCE: All services are now live in church, observing the current UK Government guidance: Masks/face coverings are now optional, but we ask that if you have symptoms, please do not attend. Please check updates onLeicester Diocese’s website
The Messiah was performed in an English parish church for the first time in 1759. It was held in St Peter’s church in the small hamlet of Church Langton in rural Leicestershire. The event was so popular, it caused traffic jams and filled every inn, in the area!
This weekend gives you the chance to find out how this unique performance came to be and why St. Peter’s was chosen – and then to enjoy a performance of the oratorio itself by The Knighton Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Dr Paul Jenkins with the Community Choir – Join in either as a member of the audience or as part of the Community Choir.
Neil Crutchley Talk
The celebration begins with an illustrated talk by Neil Crutchley (former Leicester Mercury’s ‘Mr. Leicester’ columnist)
Friday 13th May at 7.30pm
Tickets £8 on the door, £5 with concert ticket
Come and sing Messiah
Experienced singers may join the Community Choir, in the afternoon from 2pm, in advance of the performance in the evening.
Saturday 14th May, 2pm – 5pm rehearsal – 7.30pm full performance £5 to sing
On Saturday 14th May, 7.30pm, the full performance, featuring the Knighton Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Dr Paul Jenkins and the Community Choir. Tickets £15.
Book now
Book now by email maxinejohnson.1@btinternet.com / or Tel: 01858 545160 or complete the simple form below, stating the number of tickets required for each event and if you would like to join the Community Choir.
Please note: There are no toilet facilities inside church, but car parking and toilet facilities available at Langton Community Hall approx five minutes walk from church
Access
Limited wheelchair access – please advise us if you are a wheelchair user, so we can assist entry to the building.
COVID-19 Considerations
This event will run in line with local and national government guidelines at the time of the festival. Please do not attend if anyone in your family is exhibiting Covid-19 symptoms.
Directions
Find us just off the B6047 Market Harborough to Melton Road, 3 miles from Kibworth, 6 miles from Market Harborough. Postcode for satellite navigation systems LE16 7SZ – What three word link: https://w3w.co/cubed.thinkers.upholds