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Malvern Priory
Parish Office,
Church Street,
MALVERN
WR14 2AY
Tel: 01684 561020
Fax: 01684 892217
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| MALVERN PRIORYCELEBRATES
925 YEARS2O1OYOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US
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Click to go to "Malvern 925" events.
Why celebrate?
925 years ago the monk Aldwyn began to
build a Benedictine Priory in the wild forest that
clothed the eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills.
Around it grew up the small community of 'Muche
Malverne' which the Priory nurtured through
plague and famine, taking in its elderly and poor,
nursing its sick, providing education and work. In
return, the community saved the Priory Church
from destruction and decay. Much of the original
Norman church remains today, though extensive
reconstruction occurred in the 15th century, with a
new tower and extended east end.
And here we both are, 925 years later. Church
and Town, changing and growing. The building
stands to the Glory of God, and the inspiration of
Man, heart of the old community, and host to the
new, at the anniversary of its founding and of the
Town. Why celebrate? Why not?
During 2010 we, the Priory family, the local
community, the town, the wider church, you who
read this, are invited to celebrate through a series
of special events.
Malvern Priory Altar |
| A Celebration of Science and Faith
April 19th-27th
From its earliest days Malvern Priory has had a link with
science. The second Prior, Walcher, was "an able Astrologer,
Mathematician, a pious Christian and a humble monk". Over
the past 70 years Malvern has been the centre for the development
of radar, and of many other scientific inventions. Is
there a conflict between faith and science? Is this 'hype' or a
real clash?
Five eminent scientists, who are also Christians, spoke of
their science and their faith:
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Mon 19 | Prof Antony Hewish PhD FRS
Nobel Prize Winner for astronomy.
"Cosmology and Creation"
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Wed 21 | Prof Sir Ghillean Prance FRS VMM
Former Director of Kew Gardens
and Adviser to the Eden Project.
"Evolution or Creation? No, both!"
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Fri 23 | Prof Edward Evans DSc FRCP
Emeritus Prof of Auditory Physiology.
Developer of the cochlear implant
"Is Man a machine? A Neuroscientist's
Perspective."
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Sat 24 | The Revd Dr John Polkinghorne KBE
FRSTempleton Prize winner.
"The Friendship between Science
and Religion".
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Tue27 | Dr Chris Oliver CBE PhD
Visiting Prof of Physics, UC London
and University of Rome,
"Data, Models and Knowledge.
How do we learn, and what can we
know?"
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to read a report of the week`s talks. DVDs will be available soon.
Click to hear the Revd. Dr Polkinghorne`s Talk and Sermon.
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Lifepath
June 21st -25th
Over the course of this week about 600 local
Primary School children will be welcomed into the
Priory, to learn its history, and the life and faith of
those inspired to build it.
Each day will begin and end with worship, and
in between groups of children will take part in
interactive workshops. These will include subjects
such as:
A day in the life of a monk";
"Brass rubbing";
"Calligraphy";
"The music of monks";
"Medieval medicine";
and a "Prayer path".
Hosts for'Lifepath'are drawn from across many of
Malvern's Churches, and dressed as monks they
join the children to explore the life of a mediaeval
monastery, and bring history to life.
Astrolabe candle stand, North Aisle
| Son et Lumiere - 'light and Dark"
Nov 2nd -13th
In this dramatic production, written and directed by Rob Swinton, who also directed the Malvern Mystery Play in 2000, the 14th century Malvern poet, William Langland, will be the narrator, linking episodes from the history of the Priory. Beginning with a hermit in a cave below what is now St Anne's Well, he will take us through the growth of the town around the Priory, the Great Death of 1349, the rescue of the building from destruction in 1542, the Civil War, the Water Cure, and to the present day. Extraordinary characters; scandal and tragedy; poverty and piety; humour and faith; all mark the journey.
And interspersed with this extraordinary story a dramatic light show, and music from local choirs and musicians. Come and experience the heritage that we all share, and that shaped the community we live in today. This will be a spectacle not to be missed!
(Tickets available from Maivern Theatres)
Malvern Mystery Play, 2000, Malvern Priory
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The "Malvern 925" Events
| | June12 | 7.30 | Music for a Summer's Evening, Malvern Festival Chorus.
| | June 21-25 | | Lifepath
| | June 27 | 10.30 | Preacher at Morning Prayer, The Revd
Canon Nick Sagovsky, Canon Theologian, Westminster Abbey.
| | July 2-4 | | Lee Abbey Weekend
| | Aug 13 | 7.30 | "Florence Nightingale and Malvern" Lucy Adlngton (with Florence Nightingale Exhibition in Priory 9-14)
| | Aug 21 | 7.30 | "Songs and Sonnets - the wit of
John Donne and Will Shakespeare" Rob Swinton.
| | Sept 15-22 | | Interactive Sculptural Installations
by Jan Nieddojadlo.
| | Sept 23 | 12.30 | Lunch Box "Son et Lumiere in the Priory".
Talk by Rob Swinton.
| | Oct 3 | 10.30 | Dedication Festival Celebration The Rt. Revd Dr John Inge Bishop of Worcester.
| | 6.30 | Festival Choral Evensong, The Very Revd Peter Atkinson, Dean of Worcester.
| | Oct 16 | 7.30 | "Messiah" Choirs of Malvern Priory,
Malvern College and Malvern St James.
| | Oct 31 | 6.30 | Churches Together in Malvern, United Celebration. Ven Roger Morris, Archdeacon of Worcester.
| | Nov 2-13 | | "Light and Dark" Son et Lumiere.
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Events for the year.
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