Weddings

With this ring I thee wed;
with my body I thee honour;
and all my worldly goods with thee I share:
in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

You are likely to be visiting this part of the site because you have recently got engaged. If that is the case – many congratulations to you both!

First Things First: Some Administration….
The Temple Church is a beautiful church for weddings. In case you are thinking of being married here, it may be helpful to outline the conditions that must be satisfied.

The Church does not have a licence for the celebration of weddings, and it is thanks to kind permission from the Archbishop of Canterbury that we can conduct them here. The Archbishop lays down clear conditions for the granting of the Special Licence that we require. For a couple to be married here, it is necessary that:

i. either the bride or the groom is a member of Inner or of Middle Temple; or
ii. either the bride or the groom is a child of a member of Inner or of Middle Temple; or
iii. either the bride or the groom is a grandchild of a Bencher of Inner or of Middle Temple.

The Archbishop’s office is also very pleased to consider our applications on behalf of couples where:
iv. either the bride or the groom is employed by Chambers in the Temple or by Inner or Middle Temple; or
v. either the bride or the groom is a regular member of our congregation here.

For further details, you may like to download the Wedding Guide and then to contact Catherine de Satgé, 020 7353 8559, catherine@templechurch.com

We look forward to hearing from you.

What’s On In Summary

WedJan14	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Organ recital: Nicolas Kilhoffer This recital will be live-streamed on the Church's YouTube Channel. Concert 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm Choral Evensong Sung by the Temple Church Choir Organ prelude: Dieu parmi nous (Messiaen) Introit: Omnes de saba (Handl) Responses: Tomkins Psalm 100 (Stanford) Canticles: Stanford in A Anthem: Three kings (Cornelius) After the blessing: New Year carol (Britten) Organ voluntary: Gloria patri (Marcel Dupré) This service will be live-streamed on the Church's YouTube Channel. View the order of service. Service 5:45 pm– 6:45 pm
ThuJan15	Funeral Service Service 11:00 am– 12:00 pm Church open for sightseeing Please note later opening of 12.30 12:30 pm– 4:00 pm Holy Communion This service will be live-streamed on the Church's YouTube Channel. Service 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm Memorial Service Service 6:00 pm– 7:00 pm
FriJan16	Church open for sightseeing (Please note earlier closing at 1.30pm) 10:00 am– 1:30 pm Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 11:15 am– 12:15 pm
SatJan17	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day Gao Hong with Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. Pipa virtuoso and composer Gao Hong reaches a striking new artistic pinnacle with Symphony of Self, a suite of four original concertos that showcase the remarkable expressive range of the pipa. Drawing on the ancient Pudong pipa tradition while embracing the breadth and colour of a full Western orchestra, Gao crafts a richly textured sound world where centuries-old artistry meets bold contemporary imagination. Recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, these concertos reimagine the Chinese lute for the modern symphonic stage, offering a fresh and dynamic perspective on an instrument rarely heard in this context. Symphony of Self reflects Gao Hong’s lifelong dedication to innovation, cultural connection, and musical storytelling, celebrating a career defined by curiosity, artistry, and boundary-crossing creativity. More information and booking. Concert 7:30 pm– 9:00 pm
SunJan18	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day Holy Communion Please enter the Temple via Tudor Street This service will be live-streamed on the Church's YouTube Channel. Service 8:30 am– 9:00 am Epiphany Carol Service Sung by the Temple Singers Organ prelude : Prelude ‘At Christmastide’ (Stanford) Introit: Tribus miraculis (Palestrina) What child is this (Becky McGlade) Here is the little door (Howells) Als sie nun den König - Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier (Bach) There shall a star (Mendelssohn) Organ voluntary: In dir ist Freude BWV 615 (Bach) This service will be live-streamed on the Church's YouTube Channel. Service 11:15 am– 12:15 pm
MonJan19	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 12:30 pm– 1:30 pm
TueJan20	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Images of the Divine Temple Singers Thomas Allery (conductor) The Temple Singers return with a compelling programme reflecting sacred mysticism across centuries and Christian traditions. At its centre is Frank Martin’s Mass for Double Choir, a powerful and private statement of faith, heard alongside works by Hildegard von Bingen, Josquin des Prez, Stravinsky, Tavener and Messiaen. Eric Whitacre’s Sainte-Chapelle, inspired by the glowing stained glass of the Parisian chapel, imagines a young girl stepping inside and hearing the voices of angels softly singing the Sanctus, a vision that resonates with the divine encounters explored throughout the programme. Duration: One hour (no interval) More information and booking. Concert 6:30 pm– 7:30 pm
WedJan21	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Organ recital: recitalist tbc Concert 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm Choral Evensong Sung by the Temple Singers Organ prelude: In nomine (Gibbons) Introit: Coventry carol (trad) Responses: Smith Psalm 147 (1-12) (Noble) Magnificat octavi toni (Victoria) Nunc dimittis (Wood in B flat ) Anthem: See, see, the word is incarnate (Gibbons) Organ vluntary: Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich BWV 605 (Bach) This service will be live-streamed on the Church's YouTube Channel. Service 6:00 pm– 7:00 pm
ThuJan22	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Holy Communion Service 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm
FriJan23	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 11:15 am– 12:15 pm
SatJan24	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day
SunJan25	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day Holy Communion Service 8:30 am– 9:00 am Choral Communion Sung by the Temple Church Choir Organ: Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele (Brahms) Introit: Videntes stellam (Poulenc) Setting: Coronation mass (Mozart) Motet: O salutaris hostia (Elgar) Hymn: Tanz toccata (Anton Heiller) Service 11:15 am– 12:15 pm
MonJan26	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 12:30 pm– 1:30 pm
TueJan27	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 3:00 pm Love from Afar Paul Bentley-Angell (tenor) Rebekah Nießer-Jones (mezzo-soprano) Ben Rowarth (bass-baritone) with Professor Emma Dillon Lonesome lovers. Beguiling songsters. Provocative nightingales. Friends at play. These are a just few of the characters you will encounter in this programme of songs from the courts of twelfth-century France. As well as giving voice to feelings of universal appeal, tonight’s selection tells the story of a medieval love-affair with the medium itself – one forming joyful and creative connections among song-makers, performers and audiences, near and far. Performed in the Round Church, the programme is the second in a series of an innovative collaboration between singers from Siglo de Oro (dir. Patrick Allies) and scholars from the UKRI-funded Musical Lives project at King's College London. Join us as our singers breathe new life into songs rarely heard today, performing an eclectic sample from one of Europe’s earliest surviving traditions of love song. Duration: One hour (no interval) More information and booking. Concert 7:00 pm– 8:00 pm
WedJan28	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Organ recital: George Balfour Concert 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm Choral Evensong for Candlemas Sung by the Temple Church Choir Organ: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr BWV 662 (Bach) Introit: Hail gladdening light (Wood) Responses: Tomkins Psalm: 24 (Garrett) Canticles: Fifth service (Tomkins) Anthem: When to the temple Mary went (Eccard) Organ: Toccata in C BWV564 (Bach) Service 6:00 pm– 7:00 pm
ThuJan29	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Holy Communion Service 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm
FriJan30	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 11:15 am– 12:15 pm
SatJan31	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day
SunFeb01	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day
MonFeb02	Church open for sightseeing 10:30 am– 11:30 am Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 12:30 pm– 1:30 pm
TueFeb03	Church open for sightseeing 10:30 am– 11:30 am
WedFeb04	Church open for sightseeing 10:30 am– 11:30 am Organ recital: students from Tonbridge School Concert 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm
ThuFeb05	Church open for sightseeing 10:30 am– 11:30 am
FriFeb06	Church open for sightseeing 10:30 am– 11:30 am
SatFeb07	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day
SunFeb08	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day
MonFeb09	Church open for sightseeing 10:30 am– 11:30 am
TueFeb10	Church open for sightseeing 10:30 am– 11:30 am
WedFeb11	Church open for sightseeing 10:30 am– 11:30 am Organ recital: Steven Knieriem Concert 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm
ThuFeb12	Church open for sightseeing 10:30 am– 11:30 am
FriFeb13	Church open for sightseeing 10:30 am– 11:30 am
SatFeb14	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day

What’s On In Summary

Temple Singers

Thomas Allery (conductor)

Paul Bentley-Angell (tenor)

Rebekah Nießer-Jones (mezzo-soprano)

Ben Rowarth (bass-baritone)

with Professor Emma Dillon