Mystery Worshipper

Memorial service for John McCain

A moving farewell to Arizona's beloved 'maverick senator' at North Phoenix Baptist Church
30 Aug 18
Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Water of Life

Unpoetic music but challenging preaching in a packed house.
26 Aug 18
Fontana, California, USA

Lake Effect Church

‘Like visiting family,’ our reporter exclaimed, in a church that ‘preaches Jesus and practices it.’
19 Aug 18
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

St Mary Cathedral

"I love this space!" our Mystery Worshipper declares.
18 Aug 18
Lansing, Michigan, USA

Edington Priory

Our reporter attends the opening service of compline at Edington Priory's Festival of Music.
19 Aug 18
Edington, Wiltshire, England

St Joan of Arc

The only Catholic church in “the sweetest place on earth.” Copernicus would have loved it!
11 Aug 18
Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA

St George The Martyr

Town, church and congregation have all seen better days, but our Mystery Worshipper sensed great potential.
12 Aug 18
Ramsgate, Kent, England

Phoenix Arabic Bible Church

"No hunting, fishing or trapping!" Our reporter risked arrest by the game warden and entered anyway.
12 Aug 18
Peoria, Arizona, USA.

St Elizabeth Seton

Sprinting for the parking lot the moment the service is over in this 'suburban prayer barn'
30 Jul 18
Rocky Hill, Connecticut, USA

St Giles in the Fields

Palestrina and Prosecco in a service of beautiful music, beautifully sung
1 Jul 18
St Giles, London
Photo by Lawrence OP

St Alban the Martyr

Swamped by the organ, challenged by the sermon, lost in a miasma of holy smoke
20 Jun 18
Holborn, London
Photo by uitdragerij

St Nicholas

Worship on the high side, followed by posh filter coffee in a Harrods mug
10 Jun 18
Chiswick, London
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