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With incense galore, and communion delivered on a spoon
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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
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
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Holy Superet Light
Purple hearts, white robes, spell-like chants – but no bare arms
9 May 10
Los Angeles, California, USA
Christ Church Anglican, Phoenix
An inspiring Christmas Eve service of music, liturgy and preaching
24 Dec 25
Arizona, USA
Newcastle Presbyterian
27 Feb 11
Newcastle, Northern Ireland
The Prayer Palace
Beware and shape up - or else we'll follow you!
2 Oct 05
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
St Mary the Virgin
Get Jesus, get out. We don't want to know you!
18 Feb 06
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
Meredith Drive Reformed
Praise band in the penalty box
13 May 07
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
San Esteban
21 May 06
Bera de Bidasoa, Navarra, Spain
Queen of All Saints Basilica
Music thrills at ecumenical Thanksgiving service - but why no smiles?
25 Nov 15
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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