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St Georgen, Wismar, Germany

St Georgen, Wismar

A joyful Bach cantata more than compensates for an incomprehensible sermon on ‘Cantate’ Sunday
3 May 26
Germany

St James Garlickhythe, Garlicke Hill

Beautiful worship straight out of the 17th century, and a mix up over blue and green hymn books
19 Apr 26
London, England

St Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Fredericksburg

Dignified mass on Easter Sunday, with bells and incense, and a paschal candle reluctant to be lit
5 Apr 26
Virginia, USA

St Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral, Phoenix

Palm Sunday procession, divine liturgy, incense galore, and communion delivered on a spoon
29 Mar 26
Arizona, USA
The Old Mission, Santa Barbara

Old Mission, Santa Barbara

A building that is heaven on earth, a sermon about being salt and light, plus a fire drill after the service
8 Feb 26
California, USA

The Branch, Peoria

Low key evangelical worship, and a surprisingly good sermon on the importance of giving money to the church
25 Jan 26
Arizona, USA

The Church at Koloa, Hawaii

A twinkling welcome, shouting in the sermon, the dreaded meet and greet, and native Hawaiians in traditional clothing
1 Jan 26
USA

St Magnus the Martyr & Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge

Two London churches, from the north and south banks, meet in the middle of the Thames to bless the river
11 Jan 26
London, England

Christ Church Anglican, Phoenix

An inspiring Christmas Eve service of music, liturgy and preaching
24 Dec 25
Arizona, USA

The Church at Cactus, Peoria

A warm welcome (with coffee and cake), followed by a dignified and light-hearted hymn sandwich
7 Dec 25
Arizona, USA
Cabo Beach Church

Cabo Beach Church, Cabo San Lucas

Beach service with coffee, donuts, a welcoming vibe, and a message of looking up to the love of God
16 Nov 25
Baja California Sur, Mexico
Church of San Marco, Madrid

San Marcos, Madrid

Beautiful choir singing and penitential pew hardness in a Madrid church
5 Oct 25
Spain
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