Patronal Festival Report - The Annunciation, Brighton

Church of the Annunciation, Brighton
Patron saint: Mary
Festival date: 23 March

A well-supported grant allowed the parish to revive Evensong and Benediction for its Feast of Title, prompting warm recollections of when this service was part of weekly worship and renewing interest in offering it more often. A newly formed professional choir, directed by David Price, enriched the liturgy with music by Gibbons, Hassler and Parsons.

More than fifty visitors attended and spoke of how deeply the service moved them. A celebratory curry supper fostered lively fellowship and strong encouragement for quarterly or even monthly Evensong. Plans are now being explored, and the parish expresses sincere gratitude for the support that helped reignite this cherished tradition.