The parish diary
The rhythm of life at St George’s.
From the quiet of weekday prayer to the music of Sunday worship. Find a service, see who is singing, or join us for a concert or special day.
September 2026
The month at a glanceThe published programme, including earlier dates. Choose “Coming up” for what’s still ahead.
Said Eucharist
Choral Eucharist — Parish Choir
The Parish Choir sings the 11.00am Eucharist. Music includes Missa Princeps Pacis by Lloyd Webber and Ave Verum by Mawby.
Choral Evensong — Parish Choir
Choral Evensong sung by the Parish Choir, with responses by Rose, Stanford's canticles in A and Ubi Caritas by Duruflé.
Matins
The Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Eucharist
The Eucharist for the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at 1.00pm. Matins is said at 10.00am.
- Heritage
European Heritage Open Days — Saturday
Visit St George's during European Heritage Open Days. The church is open from 10.00am to 5.00pm, with parish volunteers welcoming visitors to explore the building and its place in Belfast's history.
Said Eucharist
Choral Eucharist — Parish Choir
The Parish Choir sings the 11.00am Eucharist. Music includes Darke in F and Lord for thy tender mercy by Farrant.
- Heritage
European Heritage Open Days — Sunday
St George's welcomes visitors from 1.00pm to 5.00pm for European Heritage Open Days, an opportunity to explore the church and its history after Sunday morning worship.
Choral Evensong — Choral Scholars
Choral Evensong sung by the Choral Scholars, with plainchant responses, fauxbourdon canticles and In pace by Lassus.
Said Eucharist
Dedication of the New Tunicles
Four new tunicles — the gift of a number of kind parishioners, for use at the principal Eucharist on Sundays and major Holy Days — are formally dedicated to God's glory at the 11.00am Choral Eucharist. The Parish Choir sings Canterbury Mass by Piccolo and Panis Angelicus by Franck.
Choral Evensong — Chamber Choir
The Chamber Choir sings Choral Evensong, with responses by Ayleward, Harwood's canticles in A flat, Psalm 119: 121–128 and O thou, the central orb by Charles Wood.
Matins
Eucharist with the Walsingham Pilgrimage Group
The Walsingham pilgrimage group gathers for the 1.00pm Eucharist with the Rector before leaving for the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. All are welcome. Prayer requests may be given to the Rector or Canon Tom Layden before 24 September, to be offered during the pilgrimage. The group returns on 30 September.
Said Eucharist
Choral Eucharist — Parish Choir
The Parish Choir sings the 11.00am Eucharist. Music includes Ireland in C and a motet by Dering.
Choral Eucharist (BCP) — Parish Men
The fourth-Sunday evening Eucharist in the Book of Common Prayer, sung by the Parish Men. Music includes the setting by Merbecke and If ye love me by Thomas Tallis.
Matins
St Michael and All Angels — Eucharist
The Eucharist for St Michael and All Angels, at 1.00pm. Matins is said at 10.00am.
Beyond our round of worship, St George’s hosts concerts, talks and public gatherings, including the annual Edward Bunting Festival and European Heritage Open Days. New dates are added as they are confirmed.