The Temple Church, 020 7353 8559 www.templechurch.com Church Newsletter No 10 Holy Week and Easter 2021

Life after Lockdown he days are getting longer, the Master’s magnolia While we continue in lockdown, our services in Holy Tare in flower and Spring is in the air. Following Week and at Easter will be available to view on our the lifting of London’s Major Incident Status, we YouTube channel from the times stated below and are looking forward to the easing of lockdown for 5 days afterwards. Please join us when you can. restrictions and to being able to welcome everyone Access via the home page of our website, www. back into the Church, and to resume public worship templechurch.com. We wish you all a very Happy after what feels like a long period of hibernation. This Easter and look forward to seeing you in the new is, of course, subject to the Government’s measures term. for dealing with the pandemic, the ongoing advice of the and the permission of the Holy Week and Easter at the Temple Church Inns. Thursday 1 April 6.30pm We continue to pray for all those who have lost their (Pre-recorded and streamed) lives (and livelihoods) to this terrible virus, for those Choral Communion: Maundy Thursday who mourn for the loss of loved ones and for those The Last Supper living in anxiety or fear. We give thanks for all who Music to include 4 Part Mass (Byrd), Ave Verum (Byrd), are working tirelessly in hospitals and laboratories to Drop, drop, slow Tears (Gibbons) care for us and to make our lives safe, as well as for Friday 2 April 11.15am all those who are trying to re-build their lives during (Pre-recorded and streamed) this period of national crisis. Choral Mattins: Good Friday All our services of worship are continuing online The Crucifixion with details for Holy Week and Easter opposite. For To include music by IV of Portugal, Stainer further information, please visit our website: www. and Victoria, templechurch.com which is regularly updated. The Saturday 3 April 8.00pm Church remains closed to visitors but is open for (Live-streamed) private prayer from Monday to Friday from 12pm to Easter Vigil and Service of Light 2pm for those living or working within the Inns. To The Easter Fire arrange access for this purpose, please contact the Music to include the Exultet Verger ([email protected]). This Newsletter comes with very best wishes for Sunday 4 April 11.15am Easter from: (Pre-recorded and streamed) Choral Communion: Easter Day Robin and Mark, Cath, Charlie, Matt, Roger, Susan Rise Heart, Thy Lord is Risen and Tom Music to include Little Organ Mass (Haydn), This joyful Eastertide (Woodward), Hallelujah Chorus Catherine: 020 7 353 8559 (Handel) [email protected] Wednesday 7 April 6.00pm Easter Carol Service (Pre-recorded and streamed) Music to include Five Mystical Songs (Vaughan Williams) Live-streaming Project Underway We shall record the progress of this project. The The AFTC has been set up with the encouragement The project, which has been summarised in previous ork has started to replace the audio visual/ archaeological potential of the works to the floor and support of Inner and whose newsletters, is described in more detail here. Wlive-streaming equipment that we have been is considered to be low but if the bones of William representatives at this meeting were: RIBA Stage 2 is the ‘Concept Design’ stage when hiring over the past few months. The purpose of this Marshall (1st Earl of Pembroke, hero of Magna • Michael Bowsher QC (Chair, Middle Temple the client receives the first visualisations or drawings project is to improve the sound and visual quality of Carta and the ‘greatest that ever lived’) International Committee) of the design ideas developed from the project brief. our liturgical services and the non-liturgical activity are discovered, the Master of the Temple will be • Kieron Beal QC (Vice-Chair, Most of the work in conceiving and developing the in the Church such as concerts, lectures, discussions overjoyed. International Committee; in the absence of master plan in this stage has now been undertaken. and Call ceremonies. Although there will be some If all goes according to plan, we expect the the Chair, Sir Julian Flaux) We have benefited greatly from a series of pre- temporary disturbance to these activities, this is livestreaming project to be completed by the end of • Guy Beringer QC (Bencher, Inner Temple) consultation meetings with a number of statutory a heritage and public benefit which will allow our May. • Jeff Golden (Bencher, Middle Temple; former consultees (Church Buildings Council, Corporation of grade I listed Temple Church to be appreciated by This important project could not be undertaken Chair ABA International) the , and Historic much wider national and international audiences without the generous support of the Inner and • Greg Dorey CVO (Sub-Treasurer, Inner England). Work is continuing in the search for a than hitherto. Middle Temple, the Temple Music Foundation and Temple) design solution for improving access to the Triforium. One hundred and fifty seven paving stones will the Temple Music Trust. • Colin Davidson (for the Under Treasurer, We are now approaching RIBA Stage 3 - ‘Spatial Middle Temple) Co-ordination’. It is at this stage that a co-ordinated be lifted from the chancel floor to allow the audio- American Friends of the Temple Church visual equipment and cabling to be installed in design begins to take form from the settled shallow ducts below the floor level. The paving he Planning Committee of the American Sir Stephen Tomlinson, Chair of the Church concept design and it becomes possible to assess stones will then be reinstated in their original TFriends of Temple Church (AFTC) has had its Committee, with the Master and Reader, joined the the project’s costs. These are currently estimated location. The associated hardware will be completely inaugural meeting, by Zoom, to discuss ways in meeting which focused on developing a programme at between £5-7m (and subject to our Quantity inconspicuous and everything above ground will be which the Inner and Middle Temple, the American of seminars and events on matters of mutual interest Surveyors’ refinement). removable. Bar Association (ABA) and the Temple Church can and concern. The current pavings were laid following the bomb work together to broaden and deepen our links It was agreed that the Temple Church, (‘cradle of the damage sustained by the Church during the Second and to expand understanding of the Rule of Law common law’) provided the natural hub for future World War. They replaced the earlier floor which and its advancement through international public conversations as well as opportunities for less formal had been introduced in the 1840s during Smirke discussion. interactions (such as a standing invitation to the and Burton’s Gothic refurbishment which in its turn Three former senior officers of the ABA (and Magna Friends to Choral Evensong, drinks in the Master’s replaced the black and white chequered marble Carta veterans from 2015), Robert Brown, William garden and a social programme in the heart of legal floor which was laid in the mid-17th century Hubbard and Steve Zack have been extremely London). when carried out his classical helpful in enabling us to bring this initiative together. The meeting resolved to set up a smaller, sub- transformation of the Church. Participants in the inaugural meeting from the United group to plan topics for discussion beginning in the States included twelve Presidents of the ABA, past, Autumn and to expand the network of Friends. present and pending: We were delighted when William Hubbard • R. William Ide, II (1994–1995) Georgia, announced that the ABA were asking for financial Akerman contributions not only to support the programme • N. Lee Cooper (1996–1997) Alabama, but also to assist us in the renewal and restoration Maynard Cooper of the Temple Church (see further below). A link for • William H. Neukom (2007–2008) California, making tax-efficient donations through the Charities K&L Gates Aid Foundation America can be accessed by clicking • H. Thomas (Tommy) Wells Jr. (2008–2009) here. Alabama, Maynard Cooper Under the RIBA Plan of Work, submission for • Carolyn B. Lamm (2009–2010) District of Resoration and Renewal Project: Update Work in progress on the church floor planning consent may vary between the stages but Columbia, White & Case e continue to work with Purcell on the Having taken the advice of our architects Purcell it usually occurs during or at the end of Stage 3. • Stephen N. Zack (2010–2011) Florida, Boies remaining design development work involved and consulted the Diocesan Registrar, the Church W Before we could get to that stage, and after having Schiller & Flexner in RIBA Stage 2 for this project. The project has Committee has determined that the proposed works consulted the Church Committee (to whom we have • James R. Silkenat (2013–2014) New York, three main elements: would not have a significant permanent impact on been reporting regularly), the members of both Former Chair ABA International the Church building. Inns will need to have been consulted about the • William C. Hubbard (2014–2015) South • Restoration of the Norman Doorway (so that, proposals and their approval to proceed is obtained. To enable the work to begin as soon as possible Carolina, University of School once again, it becomes the principal entrance In the meantime we have had some very useful and avoid disruption to planned services, including of Law Dean to the Church) and related improvements to discussions with Fiona Healey-Hutchinson and several weddings in late June and early July, we • Linda Klein (2016–2017) Georgia, Baker access the Church James Rogerson from Middle Temple’s Development sought and obtained confirmation from the Diocese Donelson • Improvement of ‘backstage’ facilities to Office to develop a funding strategy and plan. that we could proceed, on condition that we apply • Bob Carlson (2018-2019) Montana, Corette enhance the attractiveness of the Church as for a faculty to confirm retrospective authority for the Black Carlson & Mickelson With the Inns’ support, we envisage the launch later a world-class venue for concerts and works. • Judy Perry Martinez (2019-2020) Louisiana, this year of a funding campaign aimed at individual other non-liturgical activities Stonewest, the contractors who are undertaking the Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn donors and the Inns‘ members (as undertaken in work to the floor with Will Kervick (Middle Temple • Patricia Lee Refo (2020-2021) Arizona, Snell • Provision of rehearsal space and church support of the refurbishment of the Church Organ Surveyor), will be doing everything they can to & Wilmer office facilities in the roof void above in 2011-13), in addition to approaching relevant minimise the disruption. • Deborah Enix-Ross (President-Elect the chancel. charitable trusts. 2 TCN 10 Nominee) New York, Debevoise & Plimpton 3 TCN 10 All donations to the funding appeal will be We received some excellent responses. These appropriately acknowledged. Opportunities for were judged by Charlie who gave full feedback to Temple Music News recognition in suitable form of substantial donations all the entrants. We announced the winners during from institutional and individual donors are being a recent Zoom Sunday meeting: in third place was explored. We are also considering a suitable event Inigo Ludford-Thomas writing about Stravinsky; in the summer, if Covid restrictions have eased second came Danny Kay on Bach and first place was The Temple Music Foundation is now counting down sufficiently, to introduce the Restoration and awarded to Elliot Ogden for his project on Schubert. the weeks until live concerts can be presented again, Renewal project to potential donors and the Inns’ About the winner, Charlie said: ‘Your project is highly filling the Temple Church with the sounds of world- members, accompanied with some hospitality and engaging and well written. You managed to tell us class classical music once more. With seven concerts music provided by the Temple Church Choir. a lot about Schubert and at the same time tell a in June and July featuring top choirs, leading singers, It is hoped that, as part of an integrated package coherent story of his life. One of the things I enjoy acclaimed pianists and award-winning musicians of proposed governance changes, the registration most about your writing is that you react and reflect there is something for everyone. of the Temple Church as a charitable trust with the on a personal level to your subject’. Well done boys! Lucy Crowe, Mark Padmore, Roderick Williams and Charity Commission will not only facilitate donations The choristers are busy learning new pieces and Julius Drake are amongst those making a welcome to the Church’s appeal but also enable the Church to getting advice and coaching from our two singing return to Temple Music, whilst Grammy-Award approach a variety of sources of funds, and thereby teachers. Each week they have a 20-minute singing winning saxophonist Amy Dickson will make her enhance the prospects of success of the Restoration lesson on a section from a particular piece. debut in a concert of music by John Ashton Thomas - and Renewal project. This will be the second year when the boys won’t familiar to many for his work with the Temple Church Choir. Governance Changes have experienced Holy Week and Easter. Some of our younger boys have no experience of these Fittingly our very own choristers feature during the s we reported in an earlier Newsletter (No 9, services or the associated music. first week of concerts, whilst the Temple Singers A2021), possible changes in the governance We are holding a private act of devotion on Good present the penultimate concert of the season. arrangements between the Inns and the Temple Friday where each chorister will sing either a hymn Full details are available at www.templemusic.org Church to clarify the legal status of the Church and or movement from Messiah. On Easter Day we will where tickets can also be booked from 7th April. the relationships between the Church and two Inns, have an act of worship celebrating the Risen Christ. In the meantime, Temple Music at Home continues have been under consideration for some time. Again individually they will lead this with singing and with forthcoming performances by the As we write, the Church Committee (which was readings. The Temple and Collegium Musicum of London and over 40 past featured in the January Newsletter (No 8, 2021)) We are looking positively to the future and all performances available to view at www.templemusic. are scheduled shortly to consider proposals which anticipation is centred around a live Radio 3 concert org/at-home have been brought forward by the two Inns. These from the Temple Church on June 11th. This will Church If you don't already, do follow us on Twitter, Facebook are designed to reflect, strengthen and develop the include a newly commissioned cantata written by and now Instagram too @TempleMusicFdn or join our close fundamental relationship and interconnection Ken Hesketh (father of one of our probationers) email list from www.templemusic.org between the Inns, their members and the Church, with text collected from the choristers and parents, which have existed over the centuries, and thereby and bound into a libretto by Tom Guthrie, one of to increase public benefit. We are extremely grateful our singers. The work is for Boys’ Voices, Harp and to all those who have worked on these proposals to Organ and is entitled Carmina Tempore Viri (Songs date. If they are agreed by the Church Committee in Time of Virus). and approved by the Inns in due course, we look for- Lunchtime Organ ward to being able to explain the changes in a future issue of this newsletter. Recitals on-line

Music Department

irector of Music, Roger Sayer and Music NEW! Female Choral Roger Sayer and Charles Andrews are DAdministrator, Susan Keeling write: Scholarships – now open continuing with their live-streamed organ Over the past term we have used our Sunday recitals on Wednesday lunchtime. They are morning Zoom sessions as ‘Education Sundays’ and Temple Church is delighted to launch broadcast from 1.15pm-1.45pm. have enjoyed introducing the choristers to repertoire two new scholarships for young which goes beyond what they would normally Access via the Church’s Homepage: experience at the Temple Church. women aged 16-19 for the coming www.templechurch.com Following a presentation given by Roger on works academic year. Come and sing along- by Bach, Schubert, Stravinsky and Mahler, we side our adult professional singers. Please note that there will be no recital offered the choristers a chance to take any of these composers and find out more about them and their on 7th or 14th April. music over the half-term break. Please visit the Church Website for more details: www.templechurch.com

5 4 TCN 10 TCN 10 CHORAL COMMUNION, BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION Sunday 25 July 2021, 11.15 am President and Preacher: The Rt Hon and Rt Revd Dame Sarah Mullally,

We are delighted Bishop Sarah will be joining us again this year for our annual service of baptism and confirmation. If you, your children or grandchildren would like to consider confirmation this summer, please do get in touch with either the Master or the Reader. Classes will begin after Easter (either by zoom or in person).

The Choristers of the Temple Church Choir Roger Sayer director Temple Music Charles Andrews organ Anne Denholm harp Friday 11 June, 7:30pm Temple Church In a welcome return to public performance, the Temple Church Choristers showcase their Britten Missa Brevis in D, op.63 exceptional talent and enchanting sound. Interspersed with exciting and popular organ Ridout Sacred Songs for treble voices repertoire, the programme features much-loved and Stanford A Song of Wisdom well-known music for sacred choir alongside a new Harris Flourish for an occasion work written especially for the Temple Church Choir. Handel O lovely peace The performance will be recorded for live broadcast by BBC Radio 3. We ask anyone attending the Bach Ich folge dir gleichfalls (from St John Passion) concert to be in their seats by 7.25pm as it may not Bach Toccata in F be possible to admit latecomers. Poulenc Litanies à la Vierge noire This concert is generously supported by The Thalben-Ball Elegy Honourable Societies of Inner and Middle Temple Hesketh (Librettist Thomas Guthrie) Carmina tempore viri – First performance More information on the Temple Music Website: Temple Church commission www.templemusic.org

Closing prayer Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of thy mercy. Sustain and support the anxious, be with those who care for the sick, and lift up all who are brought low; that we may find comfort knowing that nothing can separate us from thy love in Christ Jesu our Lord. Amen.

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