in the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf
We were privileged to have Geoff Weaver, our visiting Music Week Facilitator playing the organ for this morning’s Sunday worship.
Here is Geoff and our Music Director Earl, with some members of the choir before the service.
We look forward to hearing much more from Geoff, from Ekaterina and Elena Stern and from the St. Andrew’s Singers at Tuesday’s concert in aid of Tulips/Help Those With Cancer Association.
Amidst escalating conflict in the region of our Province, the Cathedrals of the Diocese will be holding a Zoom Service for Peace on Sunday 20 October at 1830 (Cyprus/Bahrain). Please visit https://www.cypgulf.org/cathedrals-zoom-service-for-peace/ for Order of Service, including Zoom link.
The service will begin from St Christopher’s Cathedral, Bahrain, led by the Very Reverend Richard Fermer, continuing after the Magnificat from St Paul’s Cathedral, Nicosia, led by the Very Reverend Jeremy Crocker.
The service will be recorded, to be posted on the Diocesan YouTube channel @cyprusandthegulf
We are delighted that the lovely and extremely talented Ekaterina and Elena Stern will be returning to St Andrew’s on Tuesday 22nd October.
They will be performing as part of our Musical Celebration – Autumn Concert in aid of
Tulips/Help Those With Cancer Association.
Ekaterina and Elena performed a fabulous concert at St Andrew’s last December and we are very much looking forward to welcoming – and hearing – them again.
Autumn concert – 22nd October
Fr Edward Jervis, our preacher this Sunday, needs no introduction.
Fr Edward, a retired priest, and his wife, Janet, have been regular attendees at St Andrew’s for many years and are much-loved and valued members of our church community.
We look forward to Fr Edward’s sermon and his wise and thoughtful insights.
We are delighted to welcome to Kyrenia our Music Week Facilitator, renowned musician Geoff Weaver.
Geoff studied at Cambridge and taught in Britain before spending six years in Hong Kong, teaching under the auspices of the Church Mission Society.
He was Director of Music at Bradford Cathedral, then taught music in Birmingham for eight years.
Geoff was Director of Studies at the RSCM and has spent almost 40 years examining for ABRSM.
His international career is extensive; both teaching and conducting, and he was Director of Music for two Lambeth Conferences.
Since 2002 Geoff has worked freelance worldwide. We are honoured and excited to have him with us.
Geoff will be performing and conducting The St Andrew’s Singers at 7pm on Tuesday 22nd October in what promises to be a memorable concert.
Organist and Choirmaster Geoff Weaver will be conducting the St Andrew’s Singers in a concert in the church at 7pm on Tuesday 22nd October.
All proceeds will go to Tulips/Help Those With Cancer Association. Suggested minimum donation 250TL – pay on the door (includes refreshments)
To avoid disappointment, please email newsstandrews1913@gmail.com to reserve your seat. All welcome.
Our Nordic friends have organised a fabulous programme of Nordic Days events – from 10th to 20th October – to which they are kindly welcoming everyone from St Andrew’s, regardless of nationality.
A great turnout for Sunday’s Harvest Festival. Thank you to everyone who donated items. These are on their way to Tulips and families who will benefit.
Well known teacher Elizabeth Sharp Notley has passed away.
A Memorial Service for her will be held at St Andrew’s Church on Saturday 12th October at 11am.
May she rest in peace.
