We are pleased to announce that following the recruitment process a new team rector and vicar of Christ Church is to be appointed, with a hopeful installation date of 22nd June 2023. “The Bishop of Southwark is pleased to announce that The Reverend John Pout, Vicar of Christ Church Paignton and St Paul Preston, in...
We had a wonderful Advent and Christmas at Christ Church: Carol services, Christmas Journey, All Age activities and more… The advent season started with the Christmas Journey. Over 200 children from local schools came to the church to be immersed in the story of Christmas, meeting Mary in her kitchen, the Angel Gabriel, the wise...
We had a very exciting June with Jubilee Tea Parties, Baptisms, Summer Fairs and going to see Rev Margaret Installed as Honorary Canon at Southwark Cathedral. It all started with the Parish Jubilee Tea Party held at St George’s. It was a beautiful, busy celebration with members from all the parish of all generations. Delicious...
We have had a wonderful start to spring from our Women or Faith day to the Spring Pilgrimage. On Saturday 19th March many of Christ Church’s women gathered to encourage one another in faith. We read the Bible together, prayed for one another, and reflected on what it is to be a woman of faith....
Over Christmas we celebrated together in many different ways: Christmas Eve worship for families of all shapes and sizes, Community Carols, Midnight Communion, and more. On the fourth Sunday of Advent Lola and Busayo acted out Mary and Elizabeth’s story as we were immersed in the drama of Christmas. It all began with Angel Gabriel,...
On Sunday 19th December we gathered for a reflective and contemplative service of Carols by Candlelight in the church. At a time when fears of Covid cases rising unsettled the community, it was a blessing to come together either distanced or online to hear music and readings from the church congregation. The church worship band...
This Sunday we gathered to remember those who we have lost, come together in prayer, lift their names up to God, and tie a ribbon on the Remembrance tree. The service was led by Revd Margaret of Christ Church and Revd Laura of St. George’s, and we were joined by Revd. Jane of Holy Trinity....
We had an action packed weekend at Christ Church last week. It started with a cycle pilgrimage from Greenwich to Southwark Cathedral where we joined the Diocese at the COP26 prayer vigil We prayed for the decisions of world leaders gathering in Glasgow to address climate change We prayed for those most impacted by climate...
Proud to be: From Suffering to Hope On Sunday Revd Adelaide Davies joined us to lead the first of our Black History Month 2021 services. It was a very special morning. Michael, one of our churchwardens and trainee reader, preached on the national theme #proudtobe, sharing what he is proud to be within our church...
This Sunday was a very special service. Not only was the church the fullest it has been since returning to the church building earlier in the summer, but we were also joined by Bishop Christopher to bless the newly refurbished balcony and lead our Climate-focused All Age worship. We shared in joyful sung worship led...
